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		deeThrow94 on May 3, 2025 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: The number of new apartments is at a 50-year high,... Also, it doesn't make sense to price homes in absolute terms. Surely relative to wage would be a better indication of the health of the market. Unless we can bring the wealthy to heel of course.

angra_mainyu on May 3, 2025 [–]

100% agreed! Housing prices stated in reference to purchasing power would make a bit more sense.

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