Overview
October 11, 2018 * Fluno Center, UW-Madison Campus
The dream of American homeownership has changed in the face of societal, economic, and cultural shifts, and the housing finance system and government policies of the future must reflect that. Who can buy a home and who can't? Who wants to and who doesn't? How will the housing finance system evolve to meet the challenges of homeownership now and in the future, and how can government and industry facilitate or impede this evolution?
This unique forum will identify, discuss, and provide solutions for a range of affordable, workforce, and new construction single-family challenges limiting housing availability in Wisconsin. We will also delve into issues closer to home, including the impact of Foxconn and driverless cars on infrastructure, the workforce and real estate in Wisconsin.
Why should you attend?
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- Explore complex questions in housing finance, low-income development, new home construction, for-sale housing inventory, and more.
- Learn about policy recommendations and solutions to the current environment and ideas for designing a healthy, responsible, and efficient housing market.
- Hear about important housing trends, such as shifting demographics, low housing supply, continued growth of rental rates, and changes in technology, are coming together to create a new moment of opportunity for housing, banking and commercial real estate.
- Learn about the challenges and opportunities presented by Foxconn in Wisconsin, including the impact of driverless cars on real estate infrastructure.
- Discover the challenges and opportunities in the current economic outlook for housing, banking, and commercial real estate.
- Meet and exchange ideas and insights with faculty, policy experts, and industry leaders.
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Panel and Keynote Topics
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- Keynote 1: Peering into 2019: The Outlook for Housing Markets and the Economy
Presented by Amy Crews Cutts, Chief Economist, Equifax
- Keynote 2: What’s Next for Housing? What’s Not?
Presented by John Weicher, Director of Housing and Financial Markets, Hudson Institute
- Session 1: Spotlight on Wisconsin: Solutions to Affordable Housing Challenges
- Session 2: Future Game Changers: The Foxconn Challenge and Driverless Cars
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Who Should Attend
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- Real estate and housing professionals
- Builders and developers
- State and local government employees
- Non-profit professionals
- Financial services professionals
- Anyone interested in community and economic development
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Agenda
October 11, 2018 * Fluno Center, UW-Madison Campus
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| 8:30 – 9:00 a.m. |
Continental Breakfast and Registration - Sponsored by Old National Bank
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| 9:00 – 9:05 a.m. |
Welcome and Remarks
- Andra Ghent, Professor and Academic Director, Graaskamp Center for Real Estate, University of Wisconsin-Madison
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| 9:05 – 9:45 a.m. |
Economic Outlook Keynote: Peering into 2019: The Outlook for Housing Markets and the Economy
- Amy Crews Cutts, Chief Economist, Equifax
Building on her vast experience as a Fannie Mae and as Chief Economist at Equifax, Dr. Crews Cutts will present her forecasts for economy with emphasis on the banking, housing and commercial real estate sectors, including a discussion the impact of new regulations and policies.
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| 9:45 - 10:00 a.m. |
Networking Break - Sponsored by Old National Bank |
| 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. |
Housing Policy Keynote: What’s Next for Housing? What’s Not?
- John Weicher, Director of the Center for Housing and Financial Markets, Hudson Institute
Over the past two years, President Trump and his administration have pursued dramatic reductions in federal spending on housing and community development programs. Keynote speaker John Weicher will provide a broad overview of the policy changes that the President has proposed; the changes which have actually occurred; and the changes still to come. He also will assess the likely outcome of all these present and prospective changes
Dr. Weicher is Director of the Center for Housing and Financial Markets at Hudson Institute in Washington. He has held senior policy positions at HUD in four administrations, most recently as Assistant Secretary for Housing and FHA Commissioner and previously as Assistant Secretary for Policy Development and Research and as Chief Economist.
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| 11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. |
Session 2: Spotlight on Wisconsin: Solutions to Affordable Housing Challenges
The mismatch between the creation of new households (housing demand) and housing availability isn’t unique to this moment in history or to the State of Wisconsin. Currently, in many parts of the state, limitations in viable housing opportunities are beginning to limit worker availability and adversely affect corporations looking to hire new talent and the economic growth of Wisconsin.
This panel will identify, discuss, and provide solutions for a range of affordable, workforce, and new construction single-family challenges limiting housing availability in Wisconsin. Presenters will explore complex questions in housing finance, low-income development, new home construction, for-sale housing inventory, and more, providing policy recommendations and solutions to the current environment.
Moderator:
- Mark Eppli, Research Director, Graaskamp Center for Real Estate
Panelists:
- Nicholas DelTorto, President & CEO, Inlanta Mortgage
- William Martin, Director, Strategic Workforce Initiatives
- David Bellman, President, Bellman Homes
- Dan Kruse, President, Century 21 Affliated
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| 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. |
Lunch -- - Sponsored by Summit Credit Union
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| 1:30 – 2:45 p.m. |
Session 3: Future Game Changers: The Foxconn Challenge and Driverless Cars
Foxconn’s decision to build a multibillion-dollar plant in Wisconsin to manufacture flat screens has the potential to transform both the economy and real estate markets throughout Wisconsin. In addition, Foxconn Technology Group’s plans for the use of driverless vehicles to move thousands of workers a day at its sprawling campus in Racine County also highlights a technology that could shape the future of transportation and infrastructure.
How will FoxConn impact economic activity and how will it impact on Wisconsin’s real estate industry? Will it yield a good return on investment? What are the challenges related to workforce development, increased affordable housing demands, and regulatory reform? And how will the plans for autonomous vehicles impact transportation and real estate infrastructure? Panelists will address these questions and more in this thought-provoking session.
Moderator:
- Mike Theo, President & CEO, Wisconsin REALTORS Association
Panelists:
- Matt Moroney, Strategic Economic Initiatives Director, Wisconsin Department of Administration
- Tim Sheehy, President of the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce
- David Noyce, Professor and Chair, Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison
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| 2:30 p.m. |
Adjourn
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Registration
October 11, 2017 * Fluno Center, UW-Madison Campus
Four Ways to Register
1. CALL: 1-800-348-8964 or 608-262-2451
2. REGISTER ONLINE »
3. FAX: 1-800-741-7416
4. MAIL completed registration form to:
The Pyle Center
Registration Office
702 Langdon Street
Madison, WI 53706-1487
Registration fee
$140 for government/non-profit and WREAA attendees
$180 for corporate attendees
Fee includes conference materials, continental breakfast, lunch, and refreshments. Please make checks payable to the University of Wisconsin-Madison. We are grateful for the support of our conference sponsors whose contributions help to keep registration fees low, allowing non-profit and government professionals to attend this important forum.
Registration deadline
Monday, October 1, 2018. After October 1, please call 608-265-2032 for availability.
Cancellation policy
Cancellations made before Monday, October 1, 2018, will receive a full refund; those made on or after October 1 are subject to the full registration fee. Substitutions may be made at any time.
Questions
If you have any questions, please contact Lee Gottschalk at lee.gottschalk@wisc.edu or 608-265-2032.
If you have a disability and desire accommodations, please advise us when you register. Requests will be kept confidential.
Location and Lodging
October 11, 2018 * Fluno Center, UW-Madison Campus
Fluno Center
601 University Avenue
Madison, WI 53708
608-441-7117
887-773-5866
Hotel accommodations
A block of rooms is reserved at the Fluno Center at $169 per night for the evening of October 10. Contact the Fluno Center directly at 608-441-7117 or 887-773-5866 to reserve your room. Be sure to mention that you are attending the Wisconsin Real Estate and Economic Outlook Conference.
Parking
Parking is available in the lot below the Fluno Center for $12 per day. We encourage you to arrive early the day of the conference, as there will be only one parking lot attendant on duty. There are also several public lots nearby.
Travel and directions
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