No, I don't expect the government to help if I sell my condo at a loss, nor do I hope for my condo to appreciate in value beyond inflation and the actual costs of any repairs/renovations I make. Not sure why every conversation about policy alternatives turns into a cross-examination of my life.
Lots of folks say that's what they do, but when it comes time to sell they'll sell for as much as they are able to get. That's why in a heavily left-leaning, socially-conscious city we have the housing prices we have.