
Congressman Trey Gowdy speaks to Home Builders, Realtors
Congressman Trey Gowdy, Republican from South Carolina District 4, spoke to about 50 members of the Home Builders Association of Greenville and the Greater Greenville Association of REALTORS® last week.
The Congressman’s visit was part of the HBA’s regular regular Government Affairs Forum program.
The Congressman discussed the threat to the mortgage interest deductions, challenges the industry faces in accessing capital at banks and other lenders, and issues with current regulations governing appraisals. He also talked about the recent debt limit increase and the dysfunctional political situation in Washington.
The HBA Legislative Committee hosts Government Affairs Forums about six times a year, and they are open and free to all HBA members.

Congressman Trey Gowdy Will Speak at HBA Government Affairs Forum August 31
UPDATE: The Government Affairs Forum featuring Congressman Trey Gowdy has been postponed until August 31, 8:30 a.m., at the Greater Greenville Association of Realtors.
Congressman Gowdy has been called back to Washington by Speaker of the House John Boehner so that Congress can work on the raising of the Federal debt limit.
What: HBA of Greenville Government Affairs Forum
Speaker: Congressman Trey Gowdy
When: Wednesday, August 31, 8:30 a.m.
Where: Greater Greenville Association of Realtors Office, 50 Airpark Court, Greenville
HBA of Greenville Legislative Committee Chairman Rick Quinn announced that Trey Gowdy, Republican Congressman from the Fourth Congressional District, will speak at the next HBA Government Affairs Forum.
The forum will be held jointly with the Government Affairs Committee of the Greater Greenville Association of Realtors, chaired by Bill Kane of Ryan Homes.
The Government Affairs Forum is where association leaders and members can hear first hand from government officials. Recent appearances have included the administrators of Greenville County and the City of Greenville, as well as a member of the S.C. House of Representatives.
Reservations are not required, but are encouraged. To register, click here. Continental breakfast will be served.