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How Homeownership Became the Engine of American Inequality

4 pointsby guylepage3about 8 years ago

2 comments

Eridrusabout 8 years ago
I think it makes sense to abolish programs like the MID or first home buyer assistance that largely just increase home prices.<p>But it would certainly suck to take out a loan on a home now and be told next year that not only is the MID gone, but your home is less valuable now and you effectively just surrendered a chunk of your deposit.<p>Maybe phasing it out over by 10% a year over a decade would be realistic, but would still run into the realtor lobby.
sharemywinabout 8 years ago
If you lump it in with the standard deduction its not so regressive.