Trump proposes banning large investors from buying single-family homes to boost affordability.

Trump announced on January 8, 2026, that he plans to ban large institutional investors from purchasing additional single-family homes, calling the move necessary to protect housing affordability and ensure homes serve families, not corporations. He urged Congress to pass legislation to codify the ban, with further details expected at the World Economic Forum in Davos. The proposal, which drew immediate market reactions, including a drop in Blackstone’s stock, comes amid rising home prices and ongoing debates over the role of corporate investors in the housing market. While some lawmakers and the public support the idea, experts caution that institutional investors own a relatively small share of the market and that the ban may not address root causes like restrictive zoning and low housing supply.