House Republicans blamed regulations and immigration, while Democrats believe President Trump’s effort to ban institutional investors from buying single-family homes didn’t go far enough.

President Trump has opposed a plan from his economic advisor to waive penalties on 401(k) withdrawals used for a downpayment.

The executive order seeks to limit institutional investors from purchasing single-family homes, but some market participants believe it would do little to boost housing affordability nationally.

Appraisal reforms included in a Senate-approved housing package didn’t make it into a housing bill moving through the House. Meanwhile, the MBA raised concerns about the reforms in the Senate legislation.

Rep. French Hill, R-AR, prompted the House to draft its own housing legislation rather than approving a Senate package.

The Senate-approved ROAD to Housing Act was dropped from a 2026 defense bill. However, House Republicans indicated that they’re working toward legislation to address housing affordability.

Cross-industry coordination will be key to increasing housing affordability, according to industry participants.

FHFA Director Bill Pulte has repeatedly ignored requests for information from Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-MA, preferring to communicate primarily through his personal X account.

Senate passes the ROAD to Housing Act; layoffs at HUD, CDFI Fund halted; MBA’s annual conference missing some federal officials.

Housing legislation with strong bipartisan support could move forward in the Senate as soon as this month.