Is It Time to Remodel The Homeowner Tax Break?

Is It Time to Remodel The Homeowner Tax Break?
One suggestion from President Bush's tax-reform advisory panel -- restricting the deduction for mortgage interest -- raises the question: How far should the U.S. government go in encouraging homeownership?

How to Bargain for a House As the Real-Estate Market Cools
After years of soaring prices, inventories of homes for sale are rising in some areas. As a result, some buyers are regaining long-lost bargaining power. Want an Audi with that condo?