National Multifamily Housing Council’s Post

The housing affordability crisis supersedes political, generational and geographical divides. There’s no question of the importance this issue holds for this year’s elections. Read about how the #REALTORParty is mobilizing to make housing affordability a central theme leading up to November and beyond.

Housing availability and affordability issues will not go away after November 5th. If anything, these issues should be a top priority for our newly elected officials to get to work on. No matter the outcome, there will be opportunities and challenges presented to the industry over the coming years. We are hopeful that the solutions we present can find agreement from both sides of the aisle. Vote Pro-Housing!

National politics ebb and flow depending on contemporary circumstances, how parties are perceived, and a general balance of nature. It is unusual for parties to hold sway over long periods of time, so it's helpful to keep an eye on the thermometer to gauge the temperature of the electorate. Governing wrote about the political shift in one county that had been a democratic stronghold to one voting for Trump's reelection. #politics #politicalshifts #politicalbalance #governace #electorate #constituencies #reachingvoters https://lnkd.in/eW6qSe5t

Great article from Emily Newman

Shared a few thoughts below on how policy change looks to be on the horizon for housebuilding in this country 🏡!

2024 Political Rallying Cry: ‘It’s the Housing, Stupid’ 🏡 In 2024, housing affordability is front and center. 🗳️ As real estate professionals, we’re rallying to make this issue a top priority in the general election. #HousingCrisis #Vote2024 #RealEstate #HousingAffordability #NAR #Election2024 #RealEstateProfessionals #aulanithemessenger

When it comes to housing policy (and many other policies), elections matter SO much. Our Founder has personally worked with Mayor Breed's office and many of the Supervisors over the past years and has first hand knowledge of which candidates will be best for our great city. Her efforts in tracking legislation have clearly highlighted the positions of each Supervisor. No one has done more for housing reform than Mayor Breed. Her team is incredibly knowledgeable about the permitting and planning processes and has been very proactive in getting permit timelines streamlined for her entire tenure. If you're frustrated with the state of the City, it's important to remember the Mayor is limited by the Board of Supervisors. If a moderate Mayor, like Mayor Breed, is counterbalanced by a "progressive" Board like the one we've had, then very little can be accomplished. Often Supervisor elections come down to just a hundred votes. That's why every single vote counts. We hope you'll join us in voting for moderates across the board including: Mayor Breed (really anyone except Aaron Peskin please) Marjan Philhour: District 1 Danny Sauter: District 3 Bilal Mahmood: District 5 Matt Boschetto: District 7 Trevor Chandler: District 9 Michael Lai: District 11 Don't just take our word for it, Grow SF has put together a terrific voter guide. https://lnkd.in/g3N2iu34 #VOTE #ElectionsMatter #ModerateDemocratsPlease #HousingReform

The mayoral election of Regina is coming. What challenges do you think Regina is facing? How should we tackle them? What kind of mayor do we need presently? How do we compare the 11 mayoral candidates? The following article will address all the above questions. Please click the link to view it and provide your comments and suggestions: https://lnkd.in/gzinuBUt.

When it comes to housing policy (and many other policies), elections matter SO much. Our Founder has personally worked with Mayor Breed's office and many of the Supervisors over the past years and has first hand knowledge of which candidates will be best for our great city. Her efforts in tracking legislation have clearly highlighted the positions of each Supervisor. No one has done more for housing reform than Mayor Breed. Her team is incredibly knowledgeable about the permitting and planning processes and has been very proactive in getting permit timelines streamlined for her entire tenure. If you're frustrated with the state of the City, it's important to remember the Mayor is limited by the Board of Supervisors. If a moderate Mayor, like Mayor Breed, is counterbalanced by a "progressive" Board like the one we've had, then very little can be accomplished. Often Supervisor elections come down to just a hundred votes. That's why every single vote counts. We hope you'll join us in voting for moderates across the board including: Mayor Breed (really anyone except Aaron Peskin please) Marjan Philhour: District 1 Danny Sauter: District 3 Bilal Mahmood: District 5 Matt Boschetto: District 7 Trevor Chandler: District 9 Michael Lai: District 11 Don't just take our word for it, Grow SF has put together a terrific voter guide. https://lnkd.in/g3N2iu34 #VOTE #ElectionsMatter #ModerateDemocratsPlease #HousingReform

Please get out to vote today! If you're still uncertain about the candidates, I've put together a short article with my personal experience with a few of the contenders. Go Blue!