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Why Does One Apartment Cost More Than a House?
城市房价与土地供给
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In crowded cities, land is scarce—but the problem isn’t just how much exists, it’s how much is allowed to be built.
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Zoning laws often block apartments near subways or shops, forcing families into distant suburbs with long commutes.
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When cities restrict new housing, prices rise faster than incomes—even if construction costs stay flat.
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Tokyo builds freely and keeps rents relatively stable; San Francisco tightly controls height and density, pushing prices skyward.
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More homes don’t automatically mean cheaper ones—but too few homes *guarantees* rising costs for everyone.
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Local governments collect property taxes, so expensive homes boost budgets—but renters and young workers pay the hidden cost.
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Fixing housing isn’t only about builders or banks; it starts with rules about what can stand where.
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Land isn’t just dirt—it’s permission, policy, and power shaped over decades.