As stocks plummet and recession fears grow, there’s one silver lining worth highlighting: the increasing value of your home, if you own one. A home is a fundamental necessity for survival, stocks are not. So, sacrificing your stock portfolio to strengthen or preserve your housing situation can be seen as a net benefit.

Many of us are scratching our heads wondering why President Trump and his administration would intentionally tank the stock market and push the economy into a recession with new tariffs. After all, about 62% of Americans own stocks in some form, according to Gallup. Meanwhile, the poorest citizens get squeezed the most since they spend the highest percentage of their income to survive.

But 66% of Americans own homes, per the U.S. Census Bureau. Since more people own homes than stocks—and a home provides essential shelter—it stands to reason that real estate is far more important than stocks. If that’s the case,

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