Well going solo is always more expensive so I am not really surprised or dismayed. The rapid rise is an issue but usually can be traced back to some over zealou

Well going solo is always more expensive so I am not really surprised or dismayed. The rapid rise is an issue but usually can be traced back to some over zealous restriction on what can be built and where. Cities have expensive housing because those who own housing either want to keep their property values up or don't want a different class of people near them. They also tend to be very good at communicating the need by misrepresenting the reasons, hide behind protecting historic area, quality of life, environment, and such.