WASHINGTON – RealEstateRama – The National Association of REALTORS® Executive Vice President and Chief Advocacy Officer Shannon McGahn issued the following statement after the United States Senate confirmed Andrew Hughes as Deputy Secretary for the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD):
“We applaud the Senate for confirming Andrew Hughes as Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Mr. Hughes brings deep institutional knowledge and proven leadership from his prior service at HUD, including as Chief of Staff during a time of unprecedented challenges and innovation. His experience navigating federal housing policy, advancing programs like Opportunity Zones, and managing pandemic-era pressures positions him to help lead HUD with the urgency and creativity this housing moment demands.
We look forward to working with Deputy Secretary Hughes to promote practical, forward-looking solutions that address homeownership attainability, affordability, support rental housing providers, and expand access to safe, stable housing for all Americans.”
About the National Association of REALTORS®
As America’s largest trade association, the National Association of REALTORS® is involved in all aspects of residential and commercial real estate. The term REALTOR® is a registered collective membership mark that identifies a real estate professional who is a member of the National Association of REALTORS® and subscribes to its strict Code of Ethics. For free consumer guides about navigating the homebuying and selling transaction processes – from written buyer agreements to negotiating compensation – visit facts.realtor.
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