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A "Showerthought" is a simple term used to describe the thoughts that pop into your head while you're doing everyday things like taking a shower, driving, or just daydreaming. The most popular seem to be lighthearted clever little truths, hidden in daily life.

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If you pay 1% for one house, someone with 2 houses should pay 2%, and a company with 2000 homes should pay 2000%

That would make it increasingly difficult for mega companies to buy up everything and torture the housing market

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[–] Godort@lemmy.ca 36 points 4 days ago (2 children)

Im a homeowner and I want my property value to plummet.

I have no intention of selling this place in the foreseeable future, so all those unrealized gains just makes my insurance and taxes cost more.

[–] myyass@lemmy.world 5 points 4 days ago

This. I'm in a flood zone. The house has a cracked wall. It's a duplex, but the water line broke on the other side. Roots are fucking the foundation. And somehow this is valued at 350k.

[–] vrek@programming.dev 6 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Few random gun shots into the ground... Random grafetti... Invite some black/brown friends over...

Get creative and you can lower your property value

[–] OwOarchist@pawb.social 1 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Also, occasionally call the cops to report property stolen ... property you never actually had in the first place. But it will increase reported crimes in your neighborhood and help decrease property values.

[–] vrek@programming.dev 4 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Or lower your property value and gain things by occasionally stealing from neighbors

[–] Coldcell@sh.itjust.works 3 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Indicate a sinister gang is operating in the area by leaving a calling card, maybe leave the taps on in the homes you rob?

[–] vrek@programming.dev 4 points 4 days ago (1 children)

But what if the family went on a vacation and forgot to bring one of the kids with them?

[–] Coldcell@sh.itjust.works 1 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Believe it or not, straight to jail.

[–] vrek@programming.dev 4 points 4 days ago

Better then being hit in the head with paint cans, lit on fire, electrocuted etc