Carl Harris, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), has expressed support following the Senate's confirmation of Scott Turner as the new secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Harris, a custom home builder from Wichita, Kansas, issued a statement highlighting Turner's understanding of current housing challenges.
"NAHB applauds the Senate confirmation of Scott Turner as secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development," Harris stated. He emphasized the pressing issue facing the nation: a shortfall of approximately 1.5 million housing units coupled with a housing affordability crisis.
Harris conveyed optimism about working with Secretary Turner to address these challenges. "Secretary Turner understands the urgent need to boost housing production to provide affordable homeownership and rental housing opportunities for all Americans," he said.
The NAHB looks forward to collaborating with Turner's team to tackle several key issues. These include reducing excessive regulations that increase housing costs, ensuring stable markets for single-family and multifamily housing, and promoting policies that will support both the housing industry and broader economic growth.
