The Missing Middle: New Pathways for First Time Homeowners
What will it take to make homeownership attainable again?
For many working professionals and families, the dream of homeownership feels increasingly out of reach. Rising housing costs, limited inventory, and evolving financing requirements have created significant challenges for first-time buyers across Orange County and beyond.
Join OC Forum for a solutions-focused conversation exploring innovative pathways to homeownership for the "missing middle" workforce. This discussion will bring together leaders from housing finance, homebuilding, and local government to examine how the public and private sectors can work together to expand access to homeownership opportunities.
Our panel will discuss emerging homebuyer assistance programs, workforce housing strategies, development trends, and practical solutions that can help more residents achieve the goal of homeownership in today's market.
Featured Panel:
Bayo Thomas, Senior Vice President, Region Executive, Bank of America
Grace Ruiz-Stepter, Executive Director, Anaheim Housing Authority
Richard Douglass, President, SoCal Division, Trumark Homes
Steve Churm, Principal, Churm360, Moderator
This program is proudly supported by event sponsors:
Title Sponsor: UC Irvine & UCI Health
Presenting Sponsor: Bank of America
Event Sponsors: Jamboree Housing & National CORE
To participate as a sponsor, please email info@ocforum.org
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