U.S. Plans to Block Big Investors From Buying Family Homes

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a plan to ban large institutional investors from purchasing single-family homes in the United States, aiming to make homeownership more affordable for average families and young buyers. He declared on social media that “people live in homes, not corporations,” and said he will ask Congress to turn the policy into law, though specific implementation details and legal authority haven’t yet been outlined.

The move targets major Wall Street firms and private equity groups that have bought up tens of thousands of houses to rent out, a trend critics say has tightened supply and driven up prices in many housing markets. Stocks of some real estate investors, including Blackstone, dropped after the announcement, reflecting market concern about the potential impact.

Supporters of the plan argue it will help first-time buyers compete and slow corporate dominance in the housing market, particularly where competition from well-funded buyers has priced out individuals. Trump said he may discuss broader housing affordability policies at the upcoming World Economic Forum in Davos.

However, housing experts caution that large institutional investors account for only a small share of the total housing stock, and that restricting their purchases may not significantly ease overall prices without addressing broader supply shortages. 

Read more: reuters.com/world/us/us-will-ban-large-institutional-investors-buying-single-family-homes-trump-says-2026-01-07

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