Message from the President
by Louis Vinci
Hello Members,
Homeownership has had long-standing support in this country because of its many benefits to individuals and families, communities and to the nation’s economy. Owning a home is an investment in your future and for many people, homeownership helps them gain a foothold into the middle class. Realtors remain committed to preserving housing-related provisions that help facilitate homeownership, build wealth for families and provide stability to communities.
We urged specific support for maintaining the current deduction for home mortgage interest. The mortgage interest deduction helps many families become home owners, which is the foundation for a healthy middle class, and it is vital to the health and stability of housing markets. Altering this policy or any others related to homeownership could marginalize current and future home buyers, as well as jeopardize the emerging housing recovery and the overall economy.
Our focus was on other important issues impacting the real estate market including preserving the mission and purpose of the Federal Housing Administration, protecting homeownership tax policies such as the mortgage interest deduction, and ensuring that mortgage financing is available and affordable to creditworthy home buyers. As Congress pursues comprehensive tax reform we urged our representatives to continue to support current tax laws for homeownership and real estate investment.
Realtors know the value of owning a home and investing in real estate, and by making ourselves heard on Capitol Hill, we are working to ensure that the American Dream of homeownership stays alive for generations to come
Also, don’t ever hesitate to contact me. I have a special email “Ask Louis” for you to keep in touch with me and sending your questions or comments any time, on any subject 24/7/365.Thank You,
Your President
Louis Vinci
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