Housing: A first order of business for Biden Michele Lerner, The Washington Post Jan. 28, 2021 FacebookTwitterEmail Ramping up the availability of coronavirus vaccinations and addressing the fiscal crisis facing many Americans - including housing issues - are the current priorities for President Joe Biden and his administration. An array of potential new housing policies proposed during his campaign could help first-time buyers, increase the affordability of housing and address discrimination. "Housing policy is another way to address social justice and income inequality issues," said Tim Rood, head of government and industry relations at SitusAMC, a company that provides technology, data analytics and consulting services to lenders. "Homeownership is a wealth creation opportunity that has gotten away from too many people in this country."