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submitted 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) by quilter@lemmy.ml to c/the_dunk_tank@hexbear.net

Certainly the ones who oppose it are wealthy elitists.

On the other hand, everything I have ever heard about this idea of "filling in" seems like homeowners who want to rent out their alley without having to conform new-built residences to code so they can maximize $$$$$.

Do other cities have this "movement"?

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[-] Infamousblt@hexbear.net 19 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

I am trying to buy a home. Before everyone dogpiles me for being super ultra rich it's with literally 5 other people, we can really only afford this if 6 of us pool our resources. We have spent years planning and saving for this.

And every time we find a place that we can make work and make what everyone tells us is a reasonable offer on it, some investor comes in with a cash offer way over the already inflated asking price and we literally just can't compete. 6 people with savings and wages pooling resources trying to buy a fucking home to live in but no even 6 people can't compete with one investment bro trying to expand his portfolio.

Housing is no longer housing. It's an investment. The fact that people reside in the house isn't a relevant part of the equation anymore.

[-] quilter@lemmy.ml 15 points 5 months ago

Living in a big house with several long term friends. I hope your dream comes true.

If you are in Ontario maybe you can get on co op housing lists for large units. In 20 years your names might come up.

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