What Will Housing Policy Look Like After the Election?

Housing Affordability
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Election day is rapidly approaching, and with it comes a new administration — whether for a new or second-term president. As that administration sets its recovery agenda in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, housing could be a critical piece of the puzzle. NAHB's final installment of the "Building the Dream" series — a partnership with The Hill exploring issues surrounding housing affordability — will examine what the immediate future and the next four years look like in terms of national housing policy. This virtual event, on Nov. 17 at 1 p.m. ET, will convene NAHB Chairman Chuck Fowke, NAHB Third Vice Chairman Alicia Huey, housing leaders, national policymakers and pundits from both sides of the aisle for a timely conversation on the future of housing affordability in America. Register now to attend this virtual event. For more information on Election 2020, including NAHB events, visit nahb.org.

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