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overbuild
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o·ver·build  (vr-bld)
v. o·ver·built (-blt), o·ver·build·ing, o·ver·builds
v.tr.
1. To build over or on top of.
2. To construct more buildings in (an area) than necessary.
3. To build with excessive size or elaboration.
v.intr.
To construct more homes, office buildings, or commercial complexes than necessary in an area.

overbuild [ˌəʊvəˈbɪld]
vb -builds, -building, -built (tr)
1. (Miscellaneous Technologies / Building) to build over or on top of
2. to erect too many buildings in (an area)
3. (Miscellaneous Technologies / Building) to build too large or elaborately


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While much of the mortgage problem in some states continues to be overbuilding, poor underwriting and incorrect credit pricing, fundamental economic factors are becoming more important," says Brinkmann.
But Kodsi said he and his partners halted development "by choice" because of overbuilding and stopped payments when the market tanked and they felt the loan cost more than the land.
I agree that overbuilding is a problem that has to be addressed, however to take the argument to its final conclusion, there would be no building of any type anywhere.
 
 
 
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