Because in real terms it may not be real hardship so much as inconvenience - unless they're hugely indebted, which then makes it a much bigger problem for everyone.
But also because done the right way, it could help alleviate real hardship elsewhere.
Not sure how them having to sell their house for $1m less would somehow alleviate hardship elsewhere. It's not like it would go into taxes or something.
But also because done the right way, it could help alleviate real hardship elsewhere.