Although it has been a rocky road over the last 2 years, 70% of all Americans still consider home ownership to be part of the American dream.     When purchasing a home, buyers compute the tax benefits, and the deduction is a motivating factor in the decision to purchase rather than rent.   At a time when the American dream seems to be eroding, any compromise of this benefit would have a detrimental impact on home ownership. 

A strong housing sector is critical to the U.S. economic recovery.   Our fragile housing market cannot absorb any negative repercussions to the value of owning a home.   As both a homeowner and a Realtor, I am 100% opposed to the provision that would modify or eliminate the MID. As such I have contacted both Senators Murray and Cantwell to voice my opposition to this proposal.

 If you value and want to defend the Mortgage Interest Deduction, I urge you to contact our Washington State senators.

Senator Patti Murray:  Seattle Office: (866) 481-9186   Email: http://murray.senate.gov/contact/index.cfm

Senator Maria Cantwell:  Seattle Office: (888) 648-7328   Email: http://cantwell.senate.gov/contact/index.cfm