American homeowners still in need of mortgage tax relief

Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act is set to expire this week.
http://www.bellinghamherald.com/2014/01/02/3400705/american-homeowners-still-in-need.html

Will new rules make it harder to get a mortgage?

A slew of new mortgage regulations will take effect between Jan 10 and Jan 20.
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/will-new-rules-make-it-harder-to-get-a-mortgage/