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zeptillian t1_it9usw3 wrote

Reply to comment by ThePhysicistIsIn in Many countries have a "hidden welfare state" for incumbent homeowners, as governments subsidize homeowners through the tax system. The homeownership welfare state is strongest in the US and other Anglophone countries, but weakest in the Scandinavian countries. by smurfyjenkins

That also explains the conflicting views on housing affordability in the US.

Rising home prices are a benefit for those who already own homes and a detriment to those who do not. Each side wants to benefit, but helping one hurts the other.

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