Part of the problem is that governments erode savings through inflation. They can't raise taxes much more, but insist on printing more money. The only way thing

Part of the problem is that governments erode savings through inflation. They can't raise taxes much more, but insist on printing more money. The only way things balance is through inflation. Houses have been a safe place for people to put their life savings into. So think of it as a house + plus a savings account in one.