[DIRTYSECRET]

Doesn’t the mortgage deduction raise the price of housing? No need for a million dollar house if one can afford one for $200k.

[outofsalt]

"No need for a million dollar house if one can afford one for $200k."

[AndyJackson]

Doesn’t the mortgage deduction raise the price of housing?

Of course. More money chasing the same goods. Price goes up. Econ 1.