let's do some facts things... on your first comment to start with and using 1950
In 1950, the average cost to build a home in the U.S. was roughly $10 to $12 per square foot. With an average single-family home size of about 980 to 1,065 square feet, the total cost to build a brand-new house typically ranged from $9,800 to $11,000. [1, 2, 3]
Building a new single-family home in the US averages about $162 to $166 per square foot, making it the highest recorded period in recent history. Driven by material inflation, supply chain bottlenecks, and persistent labor shortages, building costs have spiked significantly over the last decade. [1, 2, 3, 4]
and where might we build these subdivisions full of 1,000 or 2,000+ square foot homes?
In 1950, the average value of U.S. farmland was approximately $64 per acre
In 2026, the US average price for farmland and buildings is approximately $4,350 per acre, reflecting a 4.3% increase. For raw, undeveloped rural land, the national average ranges from $1,500 to $2,500 per acre.
those 1950's homes sure have appreciated in value...
The average US home built in 1950 originally cost $7,354. Factoring in standard inflation, that equates to about $93,000 to $98,000 today. However, the actual market value of these properties has skyrocketed alongside modern housing trends, currently pricing between $400,000 and $430,000+ depending on renovations and location. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Key Differences Between Then and Now:
Size: In 1950, the "average" home was just 983 square feet (often featuring 2 bedrooms and 1 bath). Today's typical single-family home is over 2,200 square feet. [1, 2]
Value: Because market demand and construction costs have outpaced inflation, a 1950s property now sells for roughly 12.5 to 13 times its raw inflation-adjusted dollar value.
and when I copy/paste AI slop... I copy/paste the entire thing, not some cherry picked snippets that might suit my position
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