Wed, 07 Jan 2026

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 Trump backs ban on institutional investor home purchases

Wall Street investors have bought thousands of homes to rent out, a practice that has sparked concerns about affordability.

* US President Donald Trump has announced plans to ban big corporate investors from buying single-family homes, aiming to make housing more affordable for Americans.
* Trump's proposal would require congressional approval and is expected to be discussed further at the Davos World Economic Forum later this month.
* The plan aims to address concerns that Wall Street investors have been driving up prices by buying tens of thousands of homes to rent out.
* Shares of Blackstone, one of the largest private equity buyers, fell over 5% on Wednesday.
* Some analysts question whether a ban would significantly impact home prices, given the relatively small role of institutional investors in the overall market.
* Trump's comments come as his administration faces growing public pessimism about its handling of the economy and amid rising concerns about home affordability.
* A spokesperson for an advocacy group that has raised alarm about private equity ownership welcomed Trump's move but urged policymakers to take further action.
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