Hello to the Active Rain community!! I have been away for a while, on vacation in the beautiful Sierra National Forest camping(I'll post pics later) and then been so busy trying to catch up on my work that I haven't had time to post!  I miss posting!  I miss disseminating my information and thoughts...I have a lot of catch up on posting to do today. 

The first one is this article I just saw on Realtor.com daily news.  I have posted regarding McMansions before, and it seems that the country is moving against McMansions expansion(that rhymes, I did it on purpose, and yes, I am being silly today :)

Here is the short article. 

Daily Real Estate News  |  August 14, 2007Rep. Dingell: Limit Mortgage Interest Deduction
Houses larger than 3,000 square feet would no longer be eligible for the mortgage interest tax deduction under a proposal from House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman John Dingell (D-Mich.).

Observers say the move would hit the jumbo mortgage market hard, as borrowers are already contending with rising rates in response to problems in the secondary mortgage market.

Dingell's efforts to eliminate the deduction for large homes is part of his broader campaign to slash global warming.

Source: National Mortgage News (08/13/07)

More coverage of Rep. Dingell's proposal: CNS Report

So, still curious to know your thoughts on this.  Are you against having this deduction go away, and are you an owner of such a home?  Do you feel that you aren't being treated fairly, or should you be paying for your fair share of of our energy crises? 

BTW, my husband and I bought a home.  Previously in a McMansion article, I released the info that we live in a 360 sq ft home.  The new home is 918sq ft, with a 7401 sq ft lot.  Built in 1925, it needs updating, but we will be trying to go green as much as we can.  Any tips from you greenies out there? 

Take care and God bless on this gorgeous mountain day!

Amy Steele