3) The Emerging Policy and Legislative Landscape for Addressing the Housing Crisis
A Talk by Bryan Greene (V.P. of Policy Advocacy, National Association of Realtors)
About this Talk
Bryan Greene, V.P. of Policy Advocacy for the National association of Realtors examines 3 statistics that are key which outlines the racial disparities between Black and white homebuyers in America. Greene calls attention to The National Association of Realtors dedication to promoting greater accountability by changing some state licensing laws when those laws have been violated, and more training. He emphasizes the importance of three approaches: increase housing supply, capital gains cut/zero capital gains, and provide tax incentives that influence local zoning and land use policy to try to reduce the homeownership gap that currently exists.