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At the core of the housing price issue is basic economic theory: supply and demand. When prices for homes rise, it is generally due to underlying factors related to state interference rather than unchecked market behaviors. Critics argue that government regulations, including stringent zoning laws and bureaucratic hurdles for construction, play a pivotal role in inflating property costs. Therefore, imposing bans on foreign buyers, while seemingly a straightforward solution, is not the silver bullet it appears to be.