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Inflation and the Lies Realtors Have to Tell

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John Rubino
May 20, 2025
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Collapse Life just posted an article on house hunting that anyone who’s in that market will relate to. Basically, this is what inflation does to our idea of an acceptable home — and to our understanding of basic terms like “luxury,” “cozy,” and “affordable.”

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