The Pulse of the Region 2021 Housing Symposium

The Roanoke Regional Housing Network (RRHN) hosts its bi-annual Housing Symposium on Thursday, May 6th, from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM. Virginia Housing presents this year’s virtual Symposium.

The keynote address for this event, titled “Housing Headwinds in 2021,” will be presented by Dr. Robert Dietz.

Robert Dietz, Ph.D., is the Chief Economist for the National Association of Home Builders. He leads a team of 12 economists whose responsibilities include forecasts of housing and economic trends, survey research, and home building industry policy analysis. Dr. Dietz has published academic research on the private and social benefits of homeownership, federal tax expenditure estimation, and other housing topics. He is the nation’s leading analyst of the residential construction industry.

The event will also include a diverse array of panelists including The Alliance for Health Equity CEO Vanessa Briggs.