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Amazon's new HQ2 could come with a scary consequence for renters — here are the cities most at risk

Amazon plans to spend $5 billion to build a second headquarters, dubbed HQ2, which it says will provide jobs to as many as 50,000 highly paid employees.
Cities across North America have been submitting proposals to host HQ2 because of the potential for economic growth if Amazon comes to town.
Rents could rise by over $200 a month in the city that wins the bid for Amazon's new headquarters.Thursday is the deadline for cities across North America to submit their bids to become the home of Amazon'
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