S.f. Homes Are Selling at the Fastest Rate Among Large U.s. Cities
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San Francisco homes are selling at a rapid pace among large US cities, sparking curiosity about the underlying reasons among HN users.
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namegulf
2 months ago
1 replyWhat could be the reason, AI?
almosthere
2 months ago
2 repliesLikely, there are people getting $100M packages right? I mean why not buy 3 blocks so your wife doesn't have to hear the rabble.
appreciatorBus
2 months ago
Even the people getting $100 million cannot afford to buy out three blocks of apartment buildings. But because we banned those despite ample demand for more floor space, buying up three blocks within a few miles of downtown San Francisco is a viable strategy for people like that.
namegulf
2 months ago
hmm interesting
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