Tossup
Internet evidence of a 1998 forced sale of this good by Mario Costeja González (“koss-TAY-hah gon-SAH-less”) led to a 2014 EU court case establishing the “right to be forgotten.” An industry focused on this good is governed by the “three red lines” policy based on a CCP principle that this good should “not [be] for speculation.” Country Garden is a Chinese company that sells this good, as was the debt-plagued Evergrande. Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae are government agencies intended to help consumers purchase this good, which buyers can receive further assistance purchasing from the FHA. For 10 points, Zillow’s affordability calculator is used to estimate down payments for mortgages to buy what good? ■END■
ANSWER: real estate [or housing or houses or homes; accept “houses are for living, not for speculation;” prompt on property; prompt on land]
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Buzzes
Summary
| Tournament | Edition | TUH | Conv. % | Neg % | Average Buzz |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Canada (2) | US | 1 | 100% | 0% | 53.00 |
| Upper Mid-Atlantic | US | 12 | 100% | 25% | 80.42 |
| Midwest | US | 1 | 100% | 100% | 107.00 |
| Northeast | US | 12 | 100% | 50% | 88.00 |
| Pacific | US | 9 | 100% | 44% | 89.67 |
| Southeast | US | 1 | 100% | 0% | 68.00 |
| Upstate NY | US | 1 | 100% | 0% | 76.00 |