SI
SI
discoversearch

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor.  We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community.  If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.
Strategies & Market Trends : The Residential Real Estate Crash Index -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: tonto who wrote (37677)8/12/2005 7:11:32 PM
From: GraceZRead Replies (1) | Respond to of 306849
 
Another reason is that our style of living has changed and there are so many more consumables available to day as compared to the 1950s

...and so many more consumables in 1950 than there were in 1900. As people's wealth rises they spend a smaller portion of their income on the basic necessities and more on discretionary expenditures. If shelter wasn't shrinking as a percentage of their spending then they wouldn't be able to do this.


HomeMailHotSubjectMarksPeopleMarksKeepersSettings
Terms Of UseContact UsCopyright/IP PolicyPrivacy PolicyAbout UsFAQAdvertise on SI
© 2025 Knight Sac Media.  Data provided by Twelve Data, Alpha Vantage, and CityFALCON News