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Yeah, I think a frame that people don't use often enough when talking about homeownership is as a hedge against rising housing prices. As a person who needs som
by azernik 9y ago
Yeah, I think a frame that people don't use often enough when talking about homeownership is as a hedge against rising housing prices. As a person who needs somewhere to live, you already have a short position in the market whether you like it or not.
- AstralStorm 9y agoIndeed. Though this only applies if you actually live in the house. Rental is a way to hedge the short into long position for investors in homes and apartments. The renter instead is probably in long position on house prices add they likely want their own house - if they don't, they are subject to many market risks, including some existential ones.