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mtcwby t1_iyylfl6 wrote

Reply to comment by corgis_are_awesome in [OC] Building permits (in housing units) per capita, by state (fix) by born_in_cyberspace

Because the cost of doing so doesn't meet the affordability of those who need houses. The cost to build is through the roof in the SF bay area. Even if it's approved and zoned for it. Developers don't put out that much money to lose money. At least not more than once.

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Popcorn53 t1_iz1c6d5 wrote

so..... because they can't..........

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mtcwby t1_iz1csgf wrote

Not profitably for what Reddit thinks a house should cost.

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