Podcast: WOTUS Decision, Good Housing Data and Politics
In the latest episode of NAHB's podcast, Housing Developments, co-hosts CEO Jim Tobin and SVP of Communications Paul Lopez discuss the importance of yesterday's Supreme Court decision rescinding key parts of the Biden Administration's Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule.
The pair also talk about some recent positive data for the housing and home building industry and the political landscape now that the Republican presidential nominee field is rapidly growing.
Listen to Housing Developments wherever you get your podcasts or watch a video of the full episode below.
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