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This is pretty unrelated, but your post reminded me of the frustration I experienced during the housing crash.

I bought my condo in 2006, essentially at the peak of the market - then was out of work for long time during the recession and had to go through foreclosure.

During that time, I watched as the government sprung into action with those sweet incentives to stimulate people to buy real estate (e.g. the $8,000 Homebuyer Tax Credit!).

I understand it, but it just rankled me to be on the losing end of time!