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?

Residents of Eastern Seaboard Need Hurricane Insurance, Too
Policy changes may leave homeowners vulnerable without their realizing it. As storms grow in frequency and ferocity -- and threaten areas not usually associated with hurricanes -- weather and insurance experts are suggesting that all Eastern Seaboard residents make sure they have adequate coverage.