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[–] A_Union_of_Kobolds@lemmy.world 24 points 2 days ago (2 children)

Jesus. I remember the figure being like, 10. Which was already absurd.

[–] dharmacurious@slrpnk.net 21 points 2 days ago (2 children)

11 was the number I remembered it being. Been quoting that for years. Jesus Christ, it's more than doubled. Wtaf is wrong with humanity

[–] zaki_ft@lemmings.world 3 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

Stupid people keep supporting their oppressors and getting mad at anyone who calls it out.

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[–] Gorilladrums@lemmy.world 3 points 1 day ago (4 children)

How many of these are actually habitable? I would assume a large portion are either too dilapidated or under renovations.

I very much doubt that nearly a third of the housing stock is vacant for no reason, especially when it's a seller's market. The statistics for people who own more than home or buildings with more than unit are not enough to explain the difference. I'm skeptical of these random no name authors on websites like medium.

I know people here want a sexy quick solution, but the reality is that this country's housing stock is too small, too old, and is not keeping up with demand at all. The one and only solution is to reform zoning laws, expedite housing construction, and pump the market with so many new units that it not only meets demands, but exceeds to the point where prices fall and we have a buyer's market.

[–] stinky@redlemmy.com 2 points 1 day ago (7 children)

What a bizarre question. You know "homeless" means sleeping on the street, right?

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[–] dhhyfddehhfyy4673@fedia.io 12 points 2 days ago

Today you learned something, from your own blog, in a post you have reposted from over a year ago?

[–] Zwuzelmaus@feddit.org 11 points 2 days ago (3 children)

I say it is OK to own 2 houses.

But you guys should make it a crime to own more than 2.

[–] BlameTheAntifa@lemmy.world 11 points 2 days ago (10 children)

This may be an unpopular opinion, but it’s never okay to hoard more than you need while there others who genuinely need the things being hoarded. This is doubly true for housing.

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