Claude is 45 years old and married to Thelma who is 43 years old in 2020. They file jointly for 2020 and their AGI is $150,000. They have the following expenses in 2020.

Mortgage Interest - $12,000

Medical Expenses $3,000

Real Estate Taxes $7,000

State and Local Income Taxes - $5,000

Charitable Contributions - $2,000

Should Claude and Thelma take advantage of itemized deductions in 2020? Explain.