WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 – Bill Owens, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a home builder and remodeler from Worthington, Ohio, issued the following statement today regarding President Trump’s housing executive order:

“NAHB commends President Trump and his administration for making housing a national priority. The president’s executive order will help reduce single-family housing and mortgage costs. We urge the administration to continue its efforts to reduce regulatory burdens to make housing more affordable for all Americans.”