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Tax reform likely to give housing market a boost

President Trump’s plan to raise the standard deduction would make the mortgage interest deduction less valuable, which has raised some concerns in the housing industry. But, if anything, with households set to enjoy an overall tax cut, the housing market is likely to receive a small stimulus. That could provide a short-term boost to activity, prices and housing starts.

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