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How private equity is changing housing

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115 points harambae | 1 comments | 09 Dec 25 17:26 UTC | HN request time: 0s | source
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mwkaufma ◴[09 Dec 25 17:50 UTC] No.46208059[source]▶
Summary: they're pulling "starter homes" off the market, predominantly in nonwhite neighborhoods, and skimping more on maintenance/landscaping.
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oldjim798 ◴[09 Dec 25 18:12 UTC] No.46208346[source]▶
"Skimping on maintenance" is capitalisms main and really only play. So many issues (housing, transport, utilities) are because "the market" won't ever pay to maintain.
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1. edoceo ◴[09 Dec 25 18:20 UTC] No.46208464[source]▶
Externalize the costs, to build your profit!