Housing costs are the real driver of regional inequality in America (vox.com) 23 points by jseliger 8y ago ↗ HN
[–] a-the-ist 8y ago ↗ I live in a VW near work because leasing a closet for multi-kilodollars per month in Silicon Valley doesn't have much appeal. [–] quuquuquu 8y ago ↗ I too lived in a VW about 3 minutes away from the office in a quiet, dark, and very friendly suburban town.I did this for about 3 months before being offered a relocation package that I reluctantly took for better title/commission opportunities.Those 3 months were some of the most profitable, enjoyable, and relaxing moments of my life!!!
[–] quuquuquu 8y ago ↗ I too lived in a VW about 3 minutes away from the office in a quiet, dark, and very friendly suburban town.I did this for about 3 months before being offered a relocation package that I reluctantly took for better title/commission opportunities.Those 3 months were some of the most profitable, enjoyable, and relaxing moments of my life!!!
[–] jgalt212 8y ago ↗ blame ZIRP. Raise interest rates and the dispersion of housing costs across the country will compress.Or build more housing. How about a high rise on Nancy Pelosi's street?https://www.cnbc.com/2017/08/08/san-francisco-street-sells-f...
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[ 1.9 ms ] story [ 23.5 ms ] threadI did this for about 3 months before being offered a relocation package that I reluctantly took for better title/commission opportunities.
Those 3 months were some of the most profitable, enjoyable, and relaxing moments of my life!!!
Or build more housing. How about a high rise on Nancy Pelosi's street?
https://www.cnbc.com/2017/08/08/san-francisco-street-sells-f...