A "fireside chat" at the Reignite2Unite development symposium in Omaha featured Anthony and Anton Downing, twin brothers known for their show "Double Down" on HGTV and currently featured on "Backyard Bar Wars" on truTV. Moderating is Cristina Castro-Matukewicz, Wells Fargo vice president of community relations. (Cindy Gonzalez/Nebraska Examiner)

OMAHA — The “Downing Brothers” — Chicago firefighter twins known for their HGTV show on real estate investment — were in Omaha for a brief appearance and committed to an encore visit they hope will electrify local efforts aimed at boosting affordable housing.

In town to speak Thursday at a conference, Anthony and Anton Downing toured a few housing sites and visited with nonprofit leaders working in the industry.

During the event luncheon, they a

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