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The "Straight Story" with Chris Farrell: Gaining on Real Estate

It's time once again for economics editor Chris Farrell is to help you sort out what's smart, what's stupid and what's the "Straight Story." This week, Chris lays the foundation for a controversial idea: treating profits from real estate just like the profits from stocks or bonds.

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