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    9 hours ago

    The cost of real property to governments is almost inconsequential. Governments can often get loans against assets at below inflation, and usually well below the increases in real estate market value. There are many cases of municipalities that bought property, then changed their plans and resold that property for a profit, even when factoring in maintenance, legal fees, and borrowing costs.