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Any econ101 book will do. I'd suggest Basic Economics by Thomas Sowell.

Short version: Supply (housing) is being artificially restrained from being built out (through regulation). While demand (those moving to the area) keeps increasing. Low supply and high demand = higher prices.

Solution: Build more housing.

It's a simple problem, navigating the bureaucracy is the hard part.




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