Realtors® to Host Federal Policy Forum on GSEs, Housing Finance Reform
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- With federal control of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac now in its 11th year, and as reports of the Trump administration to overhaul the GSEs have begun to surface, the National Association of Realtors® will host its inaugural Policy Forum, focused on comprehensive Housing Finance Reform Policy, on Thursday, February 7. The Forum, which will be held in Washington's Grand Hyatt Hotel, will include multiple panel discussions covering various aspects and angles of GSE reform. Expected participants include the Honorable Barney Frank, former Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, the Honorable Jeb Hensarling, former Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee and Andrew Olmem, Deputy Director of the National Economic Council, along with other policymakers with influence in this sphere.
The forum's panels will focus on industry efforts to advance housing finance reform, critical lessons learned from the housing crisis and innovative solutions for the future role of the GSEs.
WHAT: |
NAR Policy Forum on Housing Finance Reform |
WHEN: |
February 7, 2019; 9AM – 2PM |
WHERE: |
Grand Hyatt Hotel, Constitution Ballroom, 1000 H St NW, Washington, D.C. |
REGISTER: |
Contact Wes Shaw, 202-383-1193, or visit nar.realtor/events/nar-policy-forum |
COST: |
Free |
Lunch and a cocktail hour following conclusion of the forum are all included with registration, which comes at no cost.
This event is open to members of the media. Please e-mail [email protected] for more information.
The NAR Policy Forum will bring together hundreds of industry stakeholders, policymakers, academic experts, financial regulators, and more to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the future of the housing finance system. The National Association of Realtors® have a vested interest in protecting the nation's housing market and continue to examine ways in which reform housing finance reform efforts would be most beneficial for broader credit access, while maintaining adequate consumer protections.
To reserve your spot, register today. Registration will remain open through January 25, 2019.
The National Association of Realtors® is America's largest trade association, representing more than 1.3 million members involved in all aspects of the residential and commercial real estate industries.
SOURCE National Association of Realtors
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