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Weekend Update, April 17

Weekend Update, April 17

A quick jab of hot takes

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Apr 17, 2021
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Driving to Baltimore this morning to get my second dose and be a full-fledged member of the Pfizer Pfam.

Build baby, build

New housing starts are on fire, and while the high cost of timber will likely slow that soon, it’s a reminder that there is strong demand for housing. Meanwhile, many big cities are facing anxiety about a possible structural decline …

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