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Chris Armstrong: “Back in the 70s and 80s the price of a house was…”

Featuring: Chris Armstrong, Democratic | Candidate, U.S. House Wisconsin, 7th Congressional District

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Published | Video Starts at 38:54

But you know, it's, you know, you guys probably know better than I being a little younger but you know, you know, trying to buy a house. You know I was yesterday that the, you know, Back in the 70s and 80s the price of a house was approximately three times a person's annual salary. Now it's 5.8 times. It's almost double. I've given up hope. Honestly. I'm the Gen Z are on the show so I don't even give up hope. (38:54–39:09)

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Asserts the increase in the ratio of house prices to annual salaries over time.

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