AUSTIN,
Texas, Feb. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- America's
housing shortage is no small problem—it's a
crisis. Realtor.com® estimates the U.S. is
short ~4 million homes, leaving buyers facing fierce competition
and high costs. At SXSW, Realtor.com® is hosting
three powerhouse panels over multiple days, diving deep into the
nation's inventory crunch and what it means for the future of
housing. Expect bold ideas, real solutions, and conversations that
move the industry forward.
Speakers include:
- Kirk Watson, Mayor of
Austin
- Graeme Waitzkin, COO
of ICON
- John Ho, CEO of Landsea
Homes
- Sara Bronin, Founder & CEO of the National
Zoning Atlas
- Felicity Maxwell, Board
Member at Aura and Planning Commissioner of Austin
- Natasha Harper-Madison,
Chair of Housing and Planning Committee, Councilmember District
1-Austin
- Mary K. Cunningham, Senior Vice President of
Research and Programs, The Urban Institute
- Kendall Bonner, VP, Industry Relations & Strategic
Partnerships, eXp Realty
- Danielle Hale, Chief
Economist at Realtor.com®
- Joel Berner, Sr. Economist at
Realtor.com®
Event Info: March 8,
2025
Location: Realtor.com®
Headquarters, 901 E. 6th Street, Austin,
Texas
- 9:15 a.m.: Pre-panel Media Meet
& Greet
- 10:00 a.m.: Future-Proof
Housing for the Next Generation
- Speakers:
- Graeme Waitzkin, COO
of ICON
- John Ho, CEO of Landsea
Homes
- Danielle Hale, Chief
Economist at Realtor.com®
- 11:30 a.m.: What Texas Can
Teach Us About Solving America's Housing Crisis
- Speakers:
- Sara Bronin, Founder & CEO of the National
Zoning Atlas
- Felicity Maxwell, Board
Member at Aura and Planning Commissioner of Austin
- Natasha Harper-Madison,
Chair of Housing and Planning Committee, Councilmember District
1-Austin
- Joel Berner, Sr. Economist at
Realtor.com®
- 12:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.: Networking Hour. *Enjoy free
beverages!
RSVP to attend the event here
March 10,
2025*:
Location: Thompson Hotel, 506 San Jacinto
Blvd, Austin, TX 78701
- 11:30 a.m.- 12:30
p.m.: Unlocking Supply: Addressing the Missing ~4
Million Homes in America
- Speakers:
- Kirk Watson, Mayor of
Austin
- Mary K. Cunningham, Senior Vice President of
Research and Programs, The Urban Institute
- Danielle Hale, Chief
Economist at Realtor.com®
- Kendall Bonner, VP, Industry Relations & Strategic
Partnerships, eXp Realty
- 12:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.:
Reception
*A SXSW badge is required for this event
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Livestream
Links:
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Youtube March 8 Live
Stream
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Youtube March 10 Live
Stream
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For questions, or to RSVP to the meet and greet reception on
either day, email press@realtor.com.
About
Realtor.com®
Realtor.com® is an
open real estate marketplace built for everyone.
Realtor.com® pioneered the world of digital real
estate more than 25 years ago. Today, through its website and
mobile apps, Realtor.com® is a trusted guide for
consumers, empowering more people to find their way home by
breaking down barriers, helping them make the right connections,
and creating confidence through expert insights and guidance. For
professionals, Realtor.com® is a trusted partner
for business growth, offering consumer connections and branding
solutions that help them succeed in today's on-demand world.
Realtor.com® is operated by News Corp [Nasdaq:
NWS, NWSA] [ASX: NWS, NWSLV] subsidiary Move, Inc. For more
information, visit Realtor.com®.
Media Contact: Asees Singh, press@realtor.com
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