Homeownership took center stage at the 2026 Homeownership Matters Gubernatorial Forum, which brought together six leading gubernatorial candidates for a focused conversation on expanding access to homeownership across California. Moderated by C.A.R. CEO Phil Hawkins and 2026 C.A.R. President Tamara Suminski, the forum sparked a pivotal discussion on housing production, affordability, and expanding ownership pathways for first-time and middle-income buyers.