The prices of housing per square foot now has never been higher. If you have to have a minimum square footage to build a house, you are talking to first-time home buyers, and you are just saying, please do not bother thinking about being a part of the American Dream. Offensive, from my perspective.
On the recordFebruary 9, 2023
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Senator Scott criticizes high housing costs and minimum size requirements for homes affecting first-time buyers.
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