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VMA131Marine

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2. Depends on how those homes are priced, doesn't it?

Reply to MichMan (Reply #1)

Tue Jun 9, 2026, 02:30 PM

5 hrs ago

If there’s a surplus of “luxury” homes, it doesn’t help the lower end of the market where the shortages are. Overwhelmingly people want more affordable housing.

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Since we have a housing shortage, having more homes available on the market at lower prices is good, isn't it? MichMan 5 hrs ago #1

Depends on how those homes are priced, doesn't it? VMA131Marine 5 hrs ago #2

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