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by ptmcc 1339 days ago
It's because for many Americans their house is by far their largest asset. For some it's their only meaningful asset and basically is their net worth. A decline in housing prices is a decline in wealth.

Now I am not saying that is a good thing, quite the opposite. Many many problems stem from this reality. But that's where the fear comes from, and fear gets clicks and eyeballs.