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Make Housing Great Again: Tackling 167% Price Surge

1/17/2026

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The Make Housing Great Again initiative, led by Benny Johnson and the America First Policy Institute, seeks to improve housing affordability.
It cites a 167% rise in home prices over the past 50 years.
The plan includes supply-side deregulation, financial incentives for localities, a TRUMP Fund for middle-income families, and Opportunity Zones Plus.
Johnson emphasizes that the fight for homeownership is crucial for the survival of American culture.

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Story summary

The Make Housing Great Again initiative, led by Benny Johnson and the America First Policy Institute, seeks to improve housing affordability.
It cites a 167% rise in home prices over the past 50 years.
The plan includes supply-side deregulation, financial incentives for localities, a TRUMP Fund for middle-income families, and Opportunity Zones Plus.
Johnson emphasizes that the fight for homeownership is crucial for the survival of American culture.