
Why do we assume that higher house prices = good?

If the price of toothpaste or a burrito dropped 20%, most of us would be thrilled. So why is it considered a catastrophe when housing prices drop? Last week, I asked you to identify the cultural assumption in this screenshot. Here’s what I was thinking of: Isn’t it funny how “home prices falling” is assumed to be a bad thing? You never…










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Dual Screen Laptops?! Yes, They're Real!
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EXCLUSIVE: Pelosi paid husband with PAC funds
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Home for sale includes a hot wife.
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Train Runs Through Bangkok Market
[People]How hard is real estate to come by where a public market is forced to do this every time a train comes through? What happens if the train shows up a bit early?
























