2008 Wisconsin Housing Conference
About the Conference
Challenges and Opportunities in Today's Housing Markets
Friday, June 6, 2008
Fluno Center for
Executive Education
Madison, Wisconsin
Sponsored by:
- University of Wisconsin-Madison Graaskamp Center for Real Estate
- Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA)
- State of Wisconsin Bureau of Housing Department of Commerce
- Wisconsin Realtors Association
Softening prices, rising mortgage delinquencies and foreclosures, and the shutdown of much of the “subprime” mortgage market have dominated the financial press in recent months. But every crisis brings a corresponding opportunity – households previously priced out of the housing market will find more affordable options, and mortgage rates for conforming loans remain near historic lows.
How has Wisconsin, as a state and in our major metro markets, fared compared to the national averages? What can we expect in the housing market over the next year, or five? How will mortgage markets evolve in reaction to the events of the past year? What responses can we expect to see from private markets, and from government regulators? What will the impact of the housing crunch be on the rest of the economy, including commercial real estate? What can state and local governments expect, on the revenue and on the expenditure side?
This conference will feature a range of experts, from the public and private sectors, from government and business and from academia, who are on the front lines of housing market research, policy and practice. Join our conversation about the fundamentals of the current Wisconsin housing market; the implications for local governments; “subprime” and other lending issues; and how capital markets and regulators are responding to the crisis.
Panel Topics (see agenda for panel descriptions)
- Fundamentals of the Current Wisconsin Housing Market Trends
- Housing Slump – Implications for Local Governments
- Subprime Issues
- Lending Conditions and the Regulatory Environment
Keynote Speaker
James B. Bullard, President and Chief Executive Officer Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
James B. Bullard took office as president and chief executive officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis on April 1, 2008. He directs the activities of the Bank’s head office in St. Louis as well as its three branches in Little Rock, Ark., Louisville, Ky. and Memphis, Tenn. In
addition, he represents the Bank on the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), the Federal Reserve’s chief monetary policymaking body.
The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, one of 12 regional Reserve banks, along with the Board of Governors in Washington, D.C., constitute the Federal Reserve System. As the nation’s central bank, the Fed is responsible for conducting monetary policy, supervising banks and operating the nation’s payment system. Mr. Bullard joined the Research division of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis in 1990, and held increasingly responsible positions in the division. Prior to being appointed president, he was deputy director of research for monetary analysis.
Who Should Attend
- Housing professionals
- Government and non-profit professionals
- Builders and developers
- Housing finance professionals
- Anyone who is interested in community development
Conference Brochure (.pdf)