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>>24759170
I think after WWI the british aristocracy had a similar problem. their estates got taxed to hell and they couldn't afford to pay them anymore, so a lot of manors became museums.

an indication of a collapsing society is crushing taxes (rome, france just before the revolution)

you also forgot, for good measure, to mention homeowner association fees, insurance, landscaping costs, all kinds of constant maintenance (paint, hvac, plumbing, electrical)

the american home was a "made it" status symbol since after WW2, but it's really becoming a drag and a drain on resources