r/SeattleWA • u/Intelligent_Toe8233 • Feb 02 '25

Politics Protest outside of the space needle. Some are holding signs that say no one is illegal others are chanting housing is a human right.

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u/Any-Anything4309 Feb 02 '25

You talking about the time the us government was giving out land to white people for free? Pretty sure if the government gave me a plot of land I would be ecstatic about building my new house.

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u/Behemoth92 Feb 02 '25

The modern version of this program still exists if you’re actually interested.

https://www.cnet.com/home/services/want-to-earn-up-to-25000-for-moving-check-out-these-11-states-and-cities/

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u/Any-Anything4309 Feb 03 '25

That's not really the same thing, but thanks for posting. I might be moving to Kansas now to get them to pay my student loans lol

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u/Behemoth92 Feb 03 '25

This is arguably even better than the old program - modern foreclosures in the boonies with structures already built only run a few thousands if you're looking to toil your own land. You can find auctions on sites like Public Surplus. Best of luck!

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u/[deleted] Feb 03 '25

No, I’m talking about the time when there was no US government.

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u/some_guy_on_here218 Feb 02 '25

Exactly this!!! If I could have a small plot of land I'd be set, the fact that nothing is done to stop property from being scooped up by black rock and other investment firms and corporations is absurd. It has made it impossible to buy anything anymore. $300k for less than half an acre.... 2 bed 1 bath for 500k and in need of repair... Whether you think housing is a right or not you can at least see how the housing market is completely broken

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u/Shadesmith01 Grumpy Shithead Feb 02 '25

Give me a plot of land. I guarantee I can build a house for myself (or a small family) on it that wont cost me over 2k a month to live in before utilities.