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Comment by micromacrofoot

2 days ago

Housing prices doubling accounts for inflation.

In 2000 a median house would cost 3x the median income, in 2025 it's 6x (and in some cities, 8x or more)

Affordability has changed, it's well documented fact. This isn't napkin math or whinging.

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