[lotsofpulp]

> What people who buy homes are told, though, is to essentially 'buy and hold' because it's a "good investment" that will gain value over time, even if they are not building anything or adding any value to the dwelling they inhabit.

Do you expect people to buy and sell their home? It’s their home, why would selling (in the short term measured in decades) be the goal?

People primarily buy homes to live in. Any benefits of price appreciation, and/or political interests of those nearing their end of life and want to downsize/die are secondary.