wtf no it doesnt <| sep |> Better public services funding comes from increased taxes . I get that benefit whether or not my property value actually increased . I ' m paying for it directly . And , again , can increasing the value of my assets help me unless I want to put them up as debt collateral , or sell my house soon ? Look , I don ' t deny that there are good effects of increasing property values . But I am saying it ' s not like an ATM or lottery ticket , because you can only take advantage of it if you are in the right position to do so , and even then you have to make some sacrifices . To a homeowner living off wages who doesn ' t want to move their family somewhere else , the opportunity seems limited . Renters , forget about it .