Local housing experts shared during the panel discussion what’s driving the uptick in the construction of townhomes and apartments; the effect interest rates for home mortgages is having on homebuying; and efforts underway to make buying a home more affordable.
Panelists included:
Rachel Flint, senior vice president, homebuilding operations, Hubbell Realty Co.
Sean Fogarty, partner, Artisan Capital Group
Larry Goodell, retail mortgage manager, U.S. Bank
Lance Henning, CEO, Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity
Sara Hopkins, realtor, Re/Max Precision
Aaron Mesmer, executive vice president/chief investment officer, Block Real Estate Services LLC
