A housing shortage has been determined by the housing industry as the key explanation for record high house prices. While this interpretation appears to have caught on in certain circles, the broader facts indicate that it is a myth. The same forces that have driven house prices to record highs relative to household incomes and rents have instead also led to a growing glut of housing.
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