[TigerClaws]

Maybe they should give the homes to the newcomers??

Or zero cap gains if you sell to Blackrock.

[citizen]

Engelhardt says there are basically two policy approaches to deal with what's happening.

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There's a 3rd way: Leave them alone in their own home.

[CFW]

This is about the fourth article I’ve seen in the past week with the same theme. There was recently one in the WSJ.

So, where are all these “boomers” going to move to after selling their paid-for home? Or, are they just going to be encouraged to apply for MAID* service?

Hubby and I worked hard so that our place would be debt-free when we retired. I want my grandchildren to have a safe-haven for the hard times that are a-coming. Don’t try to tell me I need to give it away so illegal aliens can have a place to live. Deport the illegals here and the housing problem will be solved.

*Medical assistance in dying (MAID) is a process that allows someone who is found eligible to be able to receive assistance from a medical practitioner in ending their life.

[rmlew]

End inflation so they can afford to sell their home and buy a new one. Reduce capital gains if they put the difference towards retirement.
My widowed mother lives alone in a three bedroom apartment. I would love to see her downsize to a two bedroom apartment with less maintenance and upkeep, despite the emotional attachment we all have to a an apartment my parents had together for over 30 years.