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Anyone who reads the newspaper, online news, blogs, or simply sticks their head out the window realizes that these are difficult times in Washington.
Arguments over the budget, taxes, spending, guns, healthcare, and entitlement reform dominate and will continue to dominate the headlines for the foreseeable future.
This reality begs the question: How can investors expect to be heard in the current political climate?
As the Washington lobbyist for the leaders in the residential real estate market, it’s my job to see that the voices of real estate investors are not drowned out amid the sound and fury of modern American politics.
What I am about to share is not about whether lobbying works – that question was decidedly answered during our first two years working on Capitol Hill, during which time we amassed a series of noteworthy victories and shaped national housing policy more effectively than any other group in Washington.
Rather, as the year closes and we look toward the future, I wanted…
John Grant
is the president of the Distressed Property Coalition, a private advocacy effort formed by the top leaders in the residential real estate industry, and dedicated to private market solutions, smaller government, and protecting taxpayers. DPC exists because investors deserve an easier path to buy and sell houses. Investors deserve to shape policies that govern them, not to be subjected to them. Investors deserve better information on current laws and policies. Investors deserve a safe environment to learn more about the industry. DPC is dedicated to providing these services to the residential real estate community. Their content and track record of success in Washington are unprecedented for this industry.
To received Mr. Grant’s policy briefings and newsletter, please visit www.distressedpropertycoalition.com