Podcast: Trump Kicks Off Second Term With Focus on Housing

On the latest episode of NAHB’s podcast, Housing Developments, CEO Jim Tobin and COO Paul Lopez discuss President Donald Trump’s initial days in office as he kicked off his second term with a focus on housing.

On his first day in office, Trump sent out an executive order that stated the need to fix housing — and housing affordability specifically — and directed all agencies and departments to look at policies that were impeding the construction of new homes and apartments. NAHB had already met with his transition team prior to his inauguration to discuss NAHB’s policy priorities and how the administration could help solve these issues.

“Housing and housing construction has been at the forefront of the president’s economic pitch, so he’s fulfilling his promises to elevate this issue,” Tobin stated.

NAHB looks forward to engaging the administration to move housing forward and getting housing affordability to the level it needs to be.

Tobin and Lopez also discuss legislation coming down the pike, including the expiration of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, cabinet appointments, and the future of conservatorship for Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae.

Following Housing Developments is another special episode of Builders’ Show Insider. Denise Miller, VP of Marketing and Brand Management, and Sarah Weber, senior director of workforce development and student chapters, highlight the Student Competition taking place at the International Builders’ Show. The competition — now in its 34^th year — is designed to expose students, ranging from high school to graduate programs, to an in-depth residential construction project from concept to closing.

Listen to the full episode of the podcast below, and subscribe to Housing Development through your favorite podcast provider or watch all the episodes on YouTube.