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Trump's Executive Order Aims to Boost Housing Affordability

1/10/2026

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The U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration plans to issue an executive order to improve housing affordability for first-time buyers.
The proposed measures include a 50-year mortgage and a ban on institutional investors buying single-family homes.
The order could allow access to funds from 529 plans or 401(k) accounts for down payments without tax penalties.
These initiatives are part of the administration's efforts to address voter concerns about housing costs.

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The U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration plans to issue an executive order to improve housing affordability for first-time buyers.
The proposed measures include a 50-year mortgage and a ban on institutional investors buying single-family homes.
The order could allow access to funds from 529 plans or 401(k) accounts for down payments without tax penalties.
These initiatives are part of the administration's efforts to address voter concerns about housing costs.