
The Trend Disrupting Conventional Housing Wisdom
The Atlantic, July 3, 2025-Stephanie Bai
Conventional housing wisdom dictates that if you can’t afford Los Angeles or New York City, try Austin or Atlanta. For years, astronomical prices, labyrinthine zoning laws, and dwindling square footage have driven renters and homeowners out of big coastal cities in droves. Their search for more affordable zip codes has frequently landed them in the Sun Belt, a region that stretches across America’s Southeast and Southwest.
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