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Trump Proposes Ban on Investors Buying Family Homes

1/21/2026

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  • U.S. President Donald Trump proposed banning institutional investors from buying single-family homes to ease affordability.
  • The move reflects bipartisan concern as rising housing costs have become a voter issue.
  • Local leaders, including Fishers, Indiana Mayor Scott Fadness, have capped investor rentals to protect homeownership.
  • Experts argue the housing crisis stems from a broader supply shortage and that banning corporate buyers may not address root causes.