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Trump Proposes Ban on Institutional Investors in Housing

2/20/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump is advancing a proposal to ban institutional investors from acquiring single-family homes, aiming to include it in a bipartisan housing bill.
The White House has circulated draft legislation targeting firms like Blackstone, defining "large institutional investors" as those owning more than 100 homes.
Supporters say the measure would improve housing affordability.
Critics warn it could limit renters' options and could backfire by raising prices.

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U.S. President Donald Trump is advancing a proposal to ban institutional investors from acquiring single-family homes, aiming to include it in a bipartisan housing bill.
The White House has circulated draft legislation targeting firms like Blackstone, defining "large institutional investors" as those owning more than 100 homes.
Supporters say the measure would improve housing affordability.
Critics warn it could limit renters' options and could backfire by raising prices.