Mortgage Interest Tax Break No Longer Sacred?
More economists are calling for an end to the mortgage interest tax deduction as a way to help reduce the federal deficit. But real estate professionals worry the move could put a damper on homeownership. With the housing market still shaky, it's unlikely the government will act right away.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2011/02/12/133692504/mortgage-interest-tax-break-no-longer-sacred?ft=1&f=1014