Austin ZONING LAWS Create ULTIMATE LAND GRAB

[@TheFuentesFam]

I was born and raised in Austin , I moved 3 years ago, And bought a house in a small town. It’s just too expensive. All the old “ run down “ neighborhoods I lived in are now millionaire’s infested properties. I never thought I’ll leave Austin , But it was the best decisions I’ve made in my life.

[@SFSCharles]

Thank you for sharing your experience! It's always inspiring to hear about others who find their perfect place to call home, despite the challenges.

[@jmantruthseeker]

How sad is It that you hate people for being wealthy?

[@ThomasBrenton-pk8gg]

Yeah but that was their purpose, for you to move out so they can move in

[@1995texasaggie]

@@jmantruthseeker I don't think he hates peeps for being wealthy. I posted on here before that the property taxes on my East Austin corner lot went up $38k/year. I was forced to sell it as there was no way to pay that as the taxes would never stop going up. Plus, the City of Austin makes odd choices with tax payer money.

[@hugokatz]

Actuall he objects to the wealthy purposly undermining his neighborhood, to make a quick buck, and leave. Austin was a really nice place. Now we've jammed 10 times more traffic, on streets designed 60 years ago. Then they cut up what roads are left, claiming them to be bicycle lanes. They do that to insure neighborhoods like Terrytown, and Bryker Woods, are worth more, because of the traffic jams, they orchestrated That makes once 15 minute drives home, take an hour each way. All of this to make a fast buck cutting, and re-cutting, one of the nicest cities in the nation. Its not about hating the rich, as much as hating the criminal way, their neighborhood is being ruined, just to make a buck. Ironically Kirk Watson was one of the politicians who purposly did away with planning for new roads, as a way of keeping Austin wierd. In reality it's about making Austin difficult to access, so the land they own, goes up disproportinaly. You might no know this if you just moved here, but if you were here in the 70s and 80s you'd know what Im saying is spot on. Austin was mismanaged by realtors, who managed to get their guys elected. I know. I was a sucessful Austin realtor. I know what others were doing, from inside the industry.

[@daledude66]

The HOME initiative is an expansion of property rights. Artificially constraining supply is a great strategy as an asset owner to pump prices, but if we want to avoid becoming California, we cannot stay on that course.

[@SFSCharles]

Thank you for sharing your insights! It’s important to have these discussions as we navigate property rights and supply issues.

[@dougmichalk2590]

The property is located across the road from the main entrance to the austin texas formula one racetrack, concert and events center and amusement park . The 96yrs old owner died . The will instructed the owner chosen trusted representative/ executor to not sell the $1.5 million property . When the will came to cou rt , the judge selected an attorney to replace the trusted representative who would not go against the will . The attorney quickly contracted to sell the property for $60k and the judge court ordered the sale . Thereby stealing the property from the family . Developer has $70mil from austin texas taxpayers to build retail and apartments there . Then the attorney billed the Estate $20k for his services , so $40k was received for the $1.5mil property .

[@dougmichalk2590]

Do Not use a Will use a Trust or Right of Survivorship

[@SFSCharles]

That’s sounds like an unfortunate situation and I hope you find a way to reach a better solution

[@safeandeffectivelol]

If I was the family, that judge and attorney would not sleep so easy at night

[@celestialfix]

The family should sue.

[@trevorclarke9681]

Developer better get really good fire insurance

[@Thinkagain1234]

The problem with your example is that there’s more demand at $350k than $1 million, as you say. However, if more demand for dwellings gets filled at that lower price, it will pull demand from higher price points. Indeed if everyone overbuilds dwellings, as is very possible, it could lower pricing across the board. There is not infinite demand for Austin houses. We just kept supply artificially constrained for a generation and, along with cheap mortgages, that pushed pricing beyond the reach of the median buyer.

[@enclave6285]

You hit the nail on the head at the beginning: If it’s not your backyard, you shouldn’t get a vote. While HOME is not perfect, it is major progress towards dismantling the zoning laws that have violated private property rights for decades and cause the current housing shortage.

[@glasslinger]

They are doing the "divide and build multiple" scheme all over Houston now. But MOST people actually WANT this kind of property, with a big (vertically) house and no yard with its constant maintenance. They are not having any trouble at all selling these packed in homes.

[@SFSCharles]

Thanks for pointing that out. Buyer demand is what drives all of it. If nobody wanted to live there, nobody would care what they did with the properties.

[@72442conv]

I don't know if you have ever lived in homes like that, but I have, and it is a nightmare. The houses are one on top of the other, you can hear the neighbors all day long, you end up with zero lots, so at least one part of the house is adjoining the neighbors lot, and when you need to paint that side of the house or do any repairs there, you need permission from the neighbor to have access to that part of the house. Parking is also a nightmare...

[@glasslinger]

@@72442conv Been there, done that! I now have a nice 2000 sqft house on a 70x100 l;ot that takes a lot of yard work, that I enjoy.

[@WyomingGuy82201]

Sorry, you get what you vote for. Keep voting Democrat and you'll get more of this

[@SFSCharles]

Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts

[@GenericHandle666]

@@SFSCharles Keep voting Democrat

[@Ultrajamz]

What you say towards the end is why I am still so surprised to see many mega houses being built instead of 3-4 bed. Many new home developments are huge homes only trying to sell at 600k+…. How many buyers can there be for that?

[@SFSCharles]

You raise a valid point! It’s interesting to see the market trend towards larger homes despite the demand for more affordable options. It makes you wonder about the future of housing development!

[@Ultrajamz]

@@SFSCharles the only thing I can think of is they figure worst case, eventually some families willing to have multiple generations and pool income will buy the home - or many will buy on the limits of their “qualified range”, regardless if its a bad idea.

[@SFSCharles]

@@Ultrajamz Or the one that no one wants to talk about - if demand for those types of properties decreases, prices will follow.

[@marcussanchez4278]

It’s not the first time Austin has done this !

[@SFSCharles]

I wasn’t aware of that. They said this was the first update to the land use code since the 1980s.

[@ThomasBrenton-pk8gg]

One of my qualms with so many expats moving here is that Austin is a dark sky city. For good reason too, it’s on a major path for bird migration and also it’s for celestial observation. But so many move down here not knowing that and want the city to put up more lights!

[@SFSCharles]

Thank you for sharing your perspective! It's great to see fellow residents who value the dark sky and understand its significance for nature and our community.

[@benkenny3220]

Reupload or deleted the original about this?

[@SFSCharles]

I don't know what that means.

[@benkenny3220]

@@SFSCharles I swear I commented on this video 2-3 weeks ago and I can't find it. Turns out this video is only 5-6 days old. Can't find a video from you on the same topic in that time frame.

[@SFSCharles]

@@benkenny3220 It's the first time I posted it. Maybe you have some untapped clairvoyant powers?🤣

[@OldProphet61]

Y'all are welcome to it. The rest of Texas wouldn't touch you with a ten foot pole.

[@SFSCharles]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts! I appreciate your perspective on this topic.

[@KelvinHe-273]

The example in the video is basically just like the house I own in Austin $500k valuation A big enough yard to build a second house Does this mean I should hold or just sell now?

[@SFSCharles]

Ask some of those previous owners in East Austin. The first ones to sell didn't make nearly as much as the ones who sold after the development increased.

[@ThaKidChillz]

Great content, i believe i remember you from leif johnson ford...

[@SFSCharles]

That would be me. Seems like it was so long ago. Thanks for watching and commenting here. I hope all is well for you.

[@andrewmaughan1205]

How has this not been destroyed by the Texas Supreme Court as being illegal & unconstitutional?

[@SFSCharles]

It’s part of the code now, so building permits can be issued. In the event there is another lawsuit (and there probably will,) I don’t think they will be able to undo any changes that happen before then.

[@kialburg]

This passed city council with a supermajority. Also, fundamentally this is an expansion of property rights. Power has been taken away from government and given back to property owners. Texas, as a state famed for respect of private property rights, would have a hard time rationalizing taking those rights away once Austin City Council gave them.

[@SFSCharles]

@@kialburg Zoning is not a property right, but I can understand how you could call it an expansion of rights IF the property owner wanted the change. If they did not, then you could use that same logic to call it an invasion of property rights. Regardless of the Council's vote (I think it was 9-2,) they still circumvented the three previous court orders by not providing the owners proper notice and allowing them an opportunity to protest the changes. This is not the same thing as a public hearing where anyone can speak their opinion.

[@kialburg]

@@SFSCharles Of course zoning is about property rights, the entire reason zoning exists is to limit the rights of property owners. To use a more heated example, that'd be like saying repealing gun control isn't an example of expanding gun rights, if not every person consented to the law being repealed. Just because I don't like my next door neighbor owning a gun, I can't argue in any Texas court they're infringing my rights. And City Council did follow court orders and provided ample notice to all Austin property owners prior to this vote, if I recall correctly (hence the long, drawn out hearing). Moreover, any property owner's protest can be overruled by a supermajority of council. So, protesting is moot at this point.

[@SFSCharles]

@kialburg I’m not an attorney so I’m not qualified to analyze what is and is not legal, nor is this the medium to have such discussions. I do appreciate your interaction with the video though.

[@okiedoke6373]

Yeah if you want to buy property in Austin Texas you had better be ready to Shell out $24,000 a year yeah that's right 24,000 a year for your house that's not your mortgage that's not your insurance that's your tax

[@SFSCharles]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts! It's important for everyone to be aware of the true cost of living in Austin, especially when it comes to property taxes.

[@apileofrocks5142]

If this trend continues, all Austin will be is an even more dense cityscape with the same high cost of living, and all the garbage that comes with that - crime, resenting people with money, and more populist policies. Increases to lot density are akin to kicking the affordability can down the road. It's unfortunate Austin is going this way, it's always been fun to visit.

[@SFSCharles]

You make some valid points! The rapid growth in Austin does bring its challenges, and it's important for the community to address these issues to maintain the city's unique charm.

[@bobloblaw10001]

0:36 "If you own any kind of property, you have a bundle of rights.. until somebody with more money or a better legal team decides they want your property.." then more non sequitors into the colonization of North America.

[@SFSCharles]

I appreciate your efforts but KZbin does a good job of adding captions

[@bobloblaw10001]

As best as I can figure.. the leap of logic here is that the zoning changes (which actually allow for more freedom to use the land, not less) guarantee that your land will soon be worthless and thus you'll be forced to sell. This is total fear-mongering hog-wash.

[@markp1333]

This development is good for all the renters in Austin. We need more affordable housing. Their land is becoming more valuable through the work of everyone else (renters provide more tax base with less costs than each homeowner).

[@SFSCharles]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts! It's so important to advocate for affordable housing, and your voice adds to the conversation!

[@johnwilliamson8624]

I hope this will wake people up to fully evaluate who they are voting for.

[@SFSCharles]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts! It’s so important that we all engage in the voting process.

[@bobloblaw10001]

1:51 "...(housing) affordability has become a become a very hot topic. But the zoning changes.. have nothing to do with affordability." That's a pretty strong claim that he doesn't back up. Advocates for allowing development of smaller lots certainly are intending the zoning changes to help address affordability. So there are at least two angles here. One could reasonsbly question the effectiveness of the zoning changes on housing affordability. But Charles seems to be going beyond this to imply that "they" are lying.

[@SFSCharles]

Here’s some reality for you - it’s very common to disguise one’s true motives by talking in terms of what others want to hear

[@bobloblaw10001]

@@SFSCharles says the guy who makes some very misleading videos... Ok I believe you. It's common to mislead people. But don't you think it's also common to sincerely believe something?

[@hugokatz]

All the additional residents, this sort of development brings, overwhelms our local streets. Now they have forced 10 times as many people, on roads designed back in the 50' and 60s. They didn't design for apartments, and multiple homes on a lot. The city council, then slices up existing roads, into bicycle lanes. We had a lot of 4 lane roads, that have been converted into two lanes of cars, and two lanes for bicycle. Doesn't matter if anyone uses bicycle lanes, because the folks in Terrytown, don't want other parts of town, to be accessable. That's how Terrytown keeps it's property values higher than other areas. They're forcing 10 times the traffic, and taking away what roads we do have.

[@SFSCharles]

I completely understand your frustration. The rapid development without adequate infrastructure planning can really strain our local roads and communities. It's important for residents to voice their concerns to the city council!

[@bvanderford]

Proper Water and waste water utilities have to be in place for the additional demand.

[@davidadamson3664]

Sounds like property tax revenue will explode. Bigger issue for neighbor residents, where is everyone going to park?

[@SFSCharles]

The city waived the minimum parking requirements before passing these changes.

[@davidadamson3664]

@@SFSCharles That is a big mistake. They'll find out later.

[@davidadamson3664]

@@SFSCharles Yes. I'm sure they did and this is a big mistake. Guess what your next big problem will be? Insufficient parking.

[@remfj40]

Never underestimate the amount of money government can and will extract and spend. Vote wisely

[@SFSCharles]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts! It's important for all of us to remember the impact our votes can have on government spending.

[@traviswesley9159]

What about the driveways? Cars in those driveways? Are they all going to be parking on the streets now? If the property is broken up into 6 separate homes with 1-2 cars per home that's 6-12 cars potentially for one piece of land.

[@SFSCharles]

That's one of the things the opponents of the changes brought up. The way I understand it, there is no minimum requirements for parking.

[@1995texasaggie]

In some East Austin neighborhoods, construction crews made streets difficult for existing residents. The residents asked the City of Austin for help. Enforced paid parking on the street was implemented and those implementations are PERMANENT.

[@Ultrajamz]

This is why I stay in outer edge of DFW and would never move to Austin… the leadership is antagonistic.

[@SFSCharles]

It sounds like you have strong feelings about the leadership in Austin! It's important to find a place that aligns with your values and lifestyle.

[@bobloblaw10001]

0:16 "These new zoning laws have fundamentally changed how properties are valued inside city limits" Okay, a change in law allowing for higher density could change how things are valued, that's not an unreasonable claim. But then he non sequitors to the Dutch buying Manhattan.. implying some catastrophic decline in value. Where is the evidence for this?

[@SFSCharles]

The world we live in allows anybody to research any topic they might want to. Go to this site called Google and see for yourself

[@nickknack5884]

I am just visiting here in TX at the moment and I am amazed everything is just so far away. No wonder the only stores around are big box stores as the population density is so low that its the only store type that can be supported. Splitting lot size would defiantly help, due to everything is over sized here there are plenty of space to support increase density. I am also amazed on just how small the cities are in TX, They are just mostly Suburbia.

[@SFSCharles]

It’s definitely a different vibe in Texas! The vast spaces can be surprising, but it’s part of what makes the state unique. Hope you’re enjoying your visit!

[@midcenturymoldy]

@@SFSCharlesThere’s nothing unique about suburban sprawl. In the early 70s my family lived in a suburb of Toronto that was nearly identical to the neighborhoods in Midland or Corpus or Houston that we lived in during the rest of my childhood.

[@patrickchase3307]

I think you're arguing in good faith that this isn't great for property owners but I really don't follow the thought process. These seems to have expanded what a property owner could do with their property. As far as I can tell this isn't obligating any current owners to do anything? I'm a renter and I could see myself buying around Austin but I don't really ever see myself buying a house on that small of a lot as I have a family. That said, I don't begrudge people who are open to doing that. If property owners/developers decide they want to parcel up the lot to make $100k more, based on your example, what is the issue? You make a point about demand and supply but really this just seems like an appropriate response to allow elasticity of supply to take it's course. More housing options has routinely shown that the average home value, and by extension the average cost of housing, will go down. Why is this different?

[@reecedeyoung6595]

Many current home owner oppose development of affordable housing precisely because it lowers prices. They want to keep the value of their property as high as possible.

[@SFSCharles]

Thanks for your comments. You indicate you are a renter, yet you have opinions on how homeowners should use their property. This is what I believe is the essence of the “real” problem. When someone buys a property, they accept how that property can and cannot be used. Whether it’s zoning, deed restrictions or HOA rules, there are restrictions which both that buyer and all the neighbors must adhere to. When someone who does not own a property in that neighborhood decides to change things, the homeowners may or may not agree with the changes, but the decision to make the changes has an ulterior motive.

[@SFSCharles]

That makes sense.

[@patrickchase3307]

@@SFSCharles I'm not indicating a preference at all actually. My point is I couldn't care less if someone with a large lot decides to cut it up and sell it. Why should the government tell someone they can't do that if they do indeed own the property? When you buy a house as an investment you're assuming a level of risk that the value of that property might go down. What you seem to be implying is that the state should tell people they aren't allowed to make the most out of the value of their land because it may potentially lower the monetary value of other smaller adjacent lots? If I'm misrepresenting feel free to correct me.

[@reecedeyoung6595]

@@SFSCharles To be clear, I think this is a bad thing. The comodification of housing is wreaking havoc on America. The consequences of unaffordable housing affect all of society, but particularly us younger folk. Sitting on a property and opposing attempts to develop affordable housing contributes nothing to society. All in the name of squeezing another 50-100k out of houses that, despite losing their actual value due to years of use, are adjusted for inflation worth more than what the owner paid for them when they were brand new.

[@soflodoug]

If the owner doesent subdivide the lot it doesent apply.

[@SFSCharles]

That's true, but it ignores the bigger issue - what your neighbors do to their property impacts the value of yours and this can be either good or bad.

[@soflodoug]

@@SFSCharles Sorry again but an unimproved lot does not increase in value much at all if theres no improvements on it

[@SFSCharles]

@soflodoug I appreciate your opinion but you might want to study how unimproved lot values have changed in East Austin over the last 10 years or so

[@GardensoftheAncientsHerbal]

Yup

[@SFSCharles]

Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@bobloblaw10001]

1:10 "in today's world, they want you to pick a side".. fear-mongering over nebulous "they"

[@SFSCharles]

I assume your favor a different pronoun?

[@bobloblaw10001]

@@SFSCharles it's your they, you know them best. It's up to you to clarify.

[@jeffpiatt3879]

If this is what people want then great. I don't have to live there, anymore. It's worth saying, though that the city is now losing people and apartment vacancy rate is 15%. Even low income housing is having trouble finding tennants at low income rates. All the new hotels for the homeless will only attract more homeless.

[@SFSCharles]

Thank you for sharing your perspective! It’s important to discuss these issues openly, and your insights are valuable in understanding the bigger picture.

[@drivethrupoet]

I would bet my next paycheck that every person you featured talking to the council in support of this - would be angry to hear this only got them access to a $350,000 house a little closer to town. Not affordable housing. They are useful because they are ignorant.

[@NoirMorter]

My brother owns a construction company and even he will tell you that it is impossible to "build your way into affordable housing." These people are idiots, and worse the Supreme court allows this abuse of the Imminent domain clause.

[@SFSCharles]

Thank you for sharing your brother's perspective! Real-world experiences like his are essential in understanding the housing crisis better.

[@bobloblaw10001]

1:12 "youre either yes in my back yard, or no in my backyard. Well first of all, it's not even your back yard, so why do you even get a vote on it" I mean, I guess that's a libertarian angle but it's inconsistent. The existing laws were already an imposition of will, through city government, over property rights of individual owners.

[@SFSCharles]

And when the proposition to change the laws is introduced one can either be for or against those changes

[@bobloblaw10001]

@@SFSCharles is that all you are saying here? I don't think so.

[@SFSCharles]

I’m so happy your enjoying your time on my channel today

[@bobloblaw10001]

You're not the good guy.

[@perrym6937]

easy to fix

[@SFSCharles]

Thanks for your input! It's always nice to hear that solutions can be straightforward.

[@goredarrow]

Don’t forget market value.

[@SFSCharles]

Absolutely! Market value is essential for making informed decisions. Thanks for the reminder!

[@RichardSmith-ot3zk]

The 2022 city council elections were almost entirely about development, and all of the pro-density candidates won. That counts for more than whoever tells the loudest at the city council meeting. My primary reason for support is not affordability. But in this scenario people aren't buying larger lots than they need, so while the sqare footage cost might go up, the minimum land cost to have a residence decreases. I have a 100 year old house on a 6500 sq ft lot. I'm paying thousands of dollars a year for a backyard I don't use. Why shouldn't I be able to build on it? I make some money and someone else doesn't have to drive as much. There are pros and cons and probably some things I don't like with this initiative, but it outweighs the cost of doing nothing.

[@SFSCharles]

You make a convincing case for your situation. I believe many of those 100 year old houses close to downtown have already been rezoned for commercial. That next ring outside the urban core (homes built in the 40’s - 60’s) have seen the most development in the last several years and will likely be the areas where most of the next wave of development occurs.

[@RichardSmith-ot3zk]

@@SFSCharles Some of this will end up not applying to me, since as I understand it, the NCCD rules (North Hyde Park) still apply. I wish there had been more effort to prioritize owner-occupiers vs. investors. If I build in my backyard, I'm going to be sure it looks nice, in character with the neighborhood, plenty of parking, etc. Investors will keep building those tacky, boring houses and people will keep buying them.

[@SFSCharles]

@RichardSmith-ot3zk sounds like you’ve been thinking about it for a while. That’s a great area and I’m sure yours is going to look great. That’s a great point about owner-occupied vs investor, but that’s so difficult to enforce. Once someone owns a property they have the right to change it regardless of whether they live there or not.

[@kialburg]

@@RichardSmith-ot3zk You made a good point. Austin had far larger minimum lots sizes than any other major city in Texas and in fact, larger minimum lot sizes than many smaller cities in Texas. This led to very unnecessary cost burdens on urban residents through extra taxes and maintenance. These were very outdated and restrictive laws.

[@bobloblaw10001]

"Zoning laws are a land grab" No, just no. The changes simply allow certain denser habitation, they don't steal anyone's land or force them to sell.

[@SFSCharles]

You're very active on my channel today. I'm glad I'm able to create content that gets you so engaged.

[@hylanddilligaf6023]

You get what you vote for.

[@SFSCharles]

Absolutely, voting is a powerful tool! It's the way we voice our opinions and shape our future.

[@hylanddilligaf6023]

@@SFSCharles Hell in a hand basket.

[@re8746]

As a republican, If Abbott does not fix our property tax issue, then he needs to be replaced.

[@RonaldWeigel-w9t]

All these cites are democratic run, need to vote them out to save our state

[@SFSCharles]

I appreciate your input. Who gets voted into office will determine which policies get passed

[@makodaniel4885]

I say this everywhere. GET OUT OF THE CITIES!

[@SFSCharles]

There's so much to explore outside the cities. Nature has its own charm that can be refreshing for the soul!

[@lasmith5673]

Real estate swindlers everywhere! 😡

[@Quincy_Morris]

Zoning laws are wack. People be able to build what kind of homes they want on their own land.

[@SFSCharles]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts! It’s a topic that definitely needs more discussion, and I appreciate your engagement with the video.

[@benkenny3220]

This will be shit for the local economy. Here come the 400k sheds.

[@SFSCharles]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts! It’s important to consider all perspectives on how this could affect the local economy.

[@obits3]

From what I can tell, this is a nothing burger. As long as the homes are livable and people are willing to live there, isn’t that just market capitalism? I’d rather they subdivide the open land than use things like eminent domain to take people’s land for apartments. Sure, more houses will impact valuation, but since when does anyone have any right to control the market for the benefit of their own personal dwelling? Imagine saying more iPhones in production are bad because it drives down your own iPhone’s resell value. While that may be true, everyone else shouldn’t suffer just to prop up your resell value.

[@SFSCharles]

It’s interesting when those who don’t own property think it’s perfectly acceptable to “take people’s land” when they think they have a better use for it

[@michaelperez3887]

We don't own shit if were paying TAX on it!

[@SFSCharles]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts! It's interesting to see how taxes impact our perception of ownership.

[@ericpierce4041]

New Sub like and bell.I just realized I was not subscribed before. I have been dreading/expecting this for over a decade, small lot 3 story homes , easy tax money 🎉for city lower cost to improve water,electric, sewage,due to high density per sqft, its already in the ground. They will charge connection fee🎉 no doubt about that..They dont care how you park your cars that doesnt earn them tax revenue except mayby if you are forced to sell car to pay parking tickets🎉 and possibly federal funds🎉 for new city busses to ride ,Then to study problems that will never end up fixed . No room to widen roads we are lucky if they even maintain them ,but wait mayby they will tax us 🎉for another toll road should be good for yet another anexation of your land and 🎉 Tax Hike🎉 ALL THIS is being done even though Austin and surrounding areas have far exceeded water supply for area. and nothing has changed as far as how to address that fundamental need first , no new lakes , no new water recycling laws for buisness the teck is available, no hardscape allowed in most hoa of the area , But Wait I KNOW LETS ALL PAY EXOBORENT WATER BILLS 🎉 that will be passed down to the working commen placed good ol Born and raised red blooded Hard working American TAXPAYERS 🎉, I forgot they are all about a good Vibe now so i added a little flare🎉🥳 For emotional support.

[@SFSCharles]

Welcome to the channel. You bring up several great points. I didn’t think about it until you brought it up, but you’re right - those streets are very narrow. Most don’t even have sidewalks. 6-12 times more cars (1-2 per household) and it won’t even be possible to drive down those streets. Might be a good time to think about getting into the parking garage business 😀

[@maverick2377]

But I want to pay 1 million dollars per home!! How dare they make housing more affordable and increase supply! Please, someone think about the boomers property values!! 😭😭

[@SFSCharles]

They will keep building those million dollar houses as long as people keep buying them. There are a lot people out there who would rather rent in an area they can't afford to live in, instead of buying in an area they can afford to buy in.

[@ATXAdventure]

Its literally not possible to own land in the United States. If you stop paying your property tax it gets taken away. The best you can do is rent the land from Uncle Sam.

[@SFSCharles]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts! It’s always great to see viewers engaging with the content and discussing these important issues.

[@tylerallison8619]

2nd amendment is the most important amendment... change my mind.

[@JudyGraesch]

It’s called theft

[@SFSCharles]

You're absolutely right; this is a serious issue that affects many people. It's important to address and discuss it.

[@Brad_Huff]

Votes have consequences, keep voting blue! 😉

[@SFSCharles]

Thanks for watching the video and sharing your thoughts.

[@Brad_Huff]

@@SFSCharles thanks for acknowledging my thoughts and thanking me for watching the video.

[@jtjtrs8806]

Californians!!! Gotta stop them

[@SFSCharles]

It’s not always Californians to blame

[@jtjtrs8806]

@SFSCharles development happens but not that fast in such short period of time , California based tech companies and real estate developers came with ,

[@darwinatgc]

So poor people can get a house as long as it has no back yard and the garage is in the front yard..

[@user-ri4qk1xy3c]

Better than no house.

[@SFSCharles]

They can’t create new land, so in high demand areas, the cost of the land increases. One way to lower the cost of the homes in those areas is to decrease the amount of land for each house

[@robertmanella528]

F the greedy yuppies!!!