A Call To Arms in the Maryland State Capital to preserve HOME-OWNERSHIP.

Many Howard County Realtors will be traveling to Annapolis today, Wednesday February 29th from 9am - 11am to attend a rally to save the Mortgage Interest Deduction.

Housing and real estate account for almost one-fifth of Maryland's gross state product. The real estate industry traditionally leads the economy out of recession. We cannot expect Maryland's economy to recover if housing does not recover. A strong real estate market is even more important at the local level. Property owners already contribute more than 45% of local county government revenues.

We must urge our Governor and our county delegation to oppose any limitations on Mortgage Interest and Property Tax deductions. Any such tax increase hurts homeowners, our economy, and our county government revenues.

If anyone is concerned for homeownership,then attend the rally today against reducing the mortgage interest deduction, a deduction which Maryland homebuyers and homeowners count on.

A Call To Arms in the Maryland State Capital to preserve HOME-OWNERSHIP.

 

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11 Comments on A Call To Arms in the Maryland State Capital to preserve HOME-OWNERSHIP.

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29
2012
760,731 Points 37 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Ellie ....way to get the word out!  We definitely need this deduction!  Have a great day!
3:34am • #1
654,254 Points 49 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Hi Ellie, I can't imagine this even passing. Not being able to deduct mortgage interest will hurt many homeowners. Congrats on the feature!
3:47am • #2

Great blog and great job. Keep up the good work and good luck to you this year. Thanks. 
4:07am • #3
131,047 Points Outside Blog
I don't get it. Are we fighting this bill to protect homeowners, the economy, or our own jobs? What is best for the overall picture?
4:28am • #4
731,093 Points 15 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Ellie since I live in Virginia, we will be watching this closely. If it get approved in Maryland, Virginia may try to do the same. Keep us posted.
5:57am • #5
165,839 Points 8 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

The housing market in Maryland doesn't need another hit.   
7:01am • #6
156,057 Points 2 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Maryland should not be leading the way on this - if implemented, other states are sure to follow. While the market shows signs of stabilization, it is hardly tracking up in a significant way in most Maryland counties. Eliminating the mortgage deduction will mitigate any improvement that has been made and probably initiate another round of decline driving revenues down further. If this precedent becomes more widespread in other states, it surely will create deeper decline nationally.
8:00am • #7
1,155,838 Points 86 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Ellie, I hope the attendance is large and the politicians are listening. Penny wise and dollar foolish, thinking they can generate more revenue by eliminating a deduction.
4:52pm • #8
1,126,046 Points 90 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Ellie -- 20%? That is huge impact on the state budget. I hope they listen to you.
5:11pm • #9
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Ellie, And they listened to all the rained on Realtors®

Margaret
8:51pm • #10
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Great post - thank you!
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