These subsidies are financial aids from the government to help individuals purchase their first home, making homeownership more accessible. Proponents argue that it helps people afford their first home and promotes homeownership. Opponents argue that it distorts the housing market and could lead to higher prices.
@9NF4DKY5hrs5H
I believe there needs to be more of a focus on making homes affordable to begin with so that the government doesn’t have to provide subsidies to more people who cannot afford it
@9ND374B1 day1D
Instead of a subsidy, reduce taxes and fees associated with the home purchase and give a big tax break on that year's federal income tax.
@9N92GYS3 days3D
Yes, but only for home buyers at or below a certain income threshold to avoid subsidizing the wealthy
@9N5WBYD5 days5D
Yes, but it would be even better if the government built affordable high quality housing for the lower and middle class.
@9N5299Q5 days5D
First time buyers could get a tax exemption but government should not be stealing money from citizens and then dispensing it back to the citizens like dog treats.
@9N36579Republican6 days6D
Yes, but I would prefer tax credit options instead
@9N349N36 days6D
No, get rid of regulations on the construction of houses
@9MYMGYN1wk1W
Yes, but on a sliding scale, with the subsidy disappearing with an individual income over $100K
@9MYFTRJRepublican1wk1W
Yes, as long as the subsidies are repaid, like the 2008 subsidies.
@9MTZNC41wk1W
Yes, provided those homebuyers are active in the workforce and are low-to middle-income
@9MS62CQLibertarian1wk1W
No. It's basic supply & demand. Profit will stop being made because nobody can afford prices anymore. But I sure will use any advantage offered when I buy.
@9MRVLQQ1wk1W
Maybe for younger buyers, but not for first time homebuyers.
@9MPX6ZB2wks2W
Not direct subsidies, but lower down payment percentage requirements without charging penalties
@9MPFVFP2wks2W
only for low income families, or people planning to start a family
@9MMTS582wks2W
If the first time buyer meets minimum requirements
@JcawolfsonIndependent 2wks2W
Regardless, this is a local/state government’s decision
@9MM9F75Republican2wks2W
I think a tiny amount just because it is their first time buying a home so it could be helpful to buy furniture or decorations.
@9MM7VJZ2wks2W
If subsidies are needed then they should be provided
@9MM5CPY2wks2W
Yes but to those who's family's had struggled in the past
@9MM4NFT2wks2W
Incentivize builders to create more starter homes.
@9MM4HQS2wks2W
This depends on the situation. Specifically who is buying the house for the first time? It depends because hypothetically it could be a couple who should have saved up. Or it could be a single parent attempting to buy a house. It really depends.
@9MM4F352wks2W
Depends on the situation in which the first time buyer finds himself.
@9MM2ZQVIndependent2wks2W
Kind of, i feel it would be helpful but it would also help to check how much they make before just handing out that funding.
@9MM2GZ42wks2W
Yes, but the government should decrease the financial support over time
@9MM28Y9Republican2wks2W
Shouldn't move the house price down should just allow them to have an alright credit score and let them just pay smaller mortgages
@9MM288V2wks2W
Through time the subsidies should be lowered especially if they do not have children. If they cannot keep up with the payments then they should then stop receiving the subsidies.
@9MLZQLY2wks2W
It would be nice for first time house buyers but the overall population it wouldnt benefit all.
@Dry550Independent 2wks2W
Yes, it’s very expensive buying a house, people should have help the first time, everybody deserves a house
@9MLW5SH2wks2W
No, the government should focus on increasing the supply of housing, not allocating housing
@9MLVFQR2wks2W
Government should regulate the housing market making it easier for everyone to compete.
@9MLJPS72wks2W
In todays economy, it wouldn’t be the worst thing in the world. If we’re talking 10/20 years ago when home-ownership was viable, then no.
@9MLHY5W2wks2W
The government should incentivize rather than subsidize first-time home ownership.
@9MKYNGJ 2wks2W
Yes, but the government should focus on incentivizing more housing to be built in the first place. If more housing were available, prices would be cheaper, and subsidies would not be as necessary.
@6LV5ZML 2wks2W
I think before handing out subsidies, we should pass other legislation that prioritizes and protects home ownership amongst American citizens, the middle and lower class, and post-boomer generations.
@9MK75BXIndependent2wks2W
Not really in the form of subsidies, although first-time homebuyers may benefit off a little bit of financial assistance.
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