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cinematicdiversions

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45. unfortunately those that are dying seem exclusively to be renters based on the current

Mon Jan 24, 2022, 05:16 PM

Jan 2022

availability of homes.

You bring up a good point, though. Why has this pandemic not opened up the real estate market down here?

The issue may be it affects the poor (Trump voters) and unlanded minorities disproportionally.

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Alligator food IronLionZion Jan 2022 #23

On the bright side Deep State Witch Jan 2022 #17

unfortunately those that are dying seem exclusively to be renters based on the current cinematicdiversions Jan 2022 #45

Why on earth would you go to Florida? Fiendish Thingy Jan 2022 #19

I live in Florida. I'll cancel your invitation. Earth-shine Jan 2022 #21

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I know it well, tavernier Jan 2022 #31

You have my sympathy Fiendish Thingy Jan 2022 #38

I hope for that too. We're doing what we can here in blue Palm Beach County. Earth-shine Jan 2022 #48

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Ny and NJ were walloped last month as well. cinematicdiversions Jan 2022 #46

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Why not add in average age? FL's tied with ME for #1 at 20%, Hortensis Jan 2022 #47

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