[max47]

>n real estate creates nothing of value to society and instead serves only to artificially drive up the cost of shelter

And yet there is literally millions of people begging for a opportunity to get a unit in large/rich cities. If there was no value to it, why does everyone cares so much about living there?

If you truly believe what you say, than you better never ever complain about home prices. Paying 100$/ft² for a massive modern house in a shithole place is an option that is always there for you if you think location doesn't matter. But let me guess... you want to live in [insert big city near your location] but people richer than you also want to and they priced you out