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Bill Foster: “I believe that the costs of building new housing... determines the prices of houses and rents at the margin to the…”

On the recordMarch 7, 2022
I believe that the costs of building new housing... determines the prices of houses and rents at the margin to the market.
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Bill Foster
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Emphasis on construction costs affecting housing prices and rents.

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