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Senator Warren Unveils Housing Bill Targeting Big Investors

2/24/2026

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On January 7, 2026, Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) introduced a housing affordability bill backed by 16 Senate Democrats.
The bill would curb tax benefits for owners of more than 50 single-family rental homes by restricting depreciation and mortgage interest.
It would bar these firms from federally backed mortgages.
Separately, President Donald Trump’s administration proposed restricting institutional investors with more than 100 homes from purchasing properties as Congress finalizes housing legislation.

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On January 7, 2026, Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) introduced a housing affordability bill backed by 16 Senate Democrats.
The bill would curb tax benefits for owners of more than 50 single-family rental homes by restricting depreciation and mortgage interest.
It would bar these firms from federally backed mortgages.
Separately, President Donald Trump’s administration proposed restricting institutional investors with more than 100 homes from purchasing properties as Congress finalizes housing legislation.