For the vast majority of American voters, the housing collapse of 2008 is a monumental example of government abuse and incompetence. Regardless of whom your political ideology leads you to blame, the fact remains that the housing bubble and collapse were the result of political maneuvering by both parties which had been building for more than twenty years. Making matters worse was the federal government's attempt to fix the housing crisis through its two first time home buyer stimulus packages.
What Are the Home Buyer Stimulus Packages?