By Clare Trapasso | realtor.com
Senators on both sides of the aisle questioned how neurosurgeon and former presidential candidate Ben Carson would address housing issues throughout the country if he becomes the next secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development during Thursday’s confirmation hearing.
The federal agency, which has a whopping $47 billion budget, is tasked with helping Americans secure affordable housing at a time when rents and home prices are becoming ever more expensive.
“I see HUD as part of the solution, helping ensure housing security and strong communities,” Carson said during his hearing with the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. “I believe that everybody should have an opportunity to own a home.”
