US President Trump says he is immediately taking steps to ban large institutional investors from buying more single-family homes, and will be calling on Congress to codify it.

President Trump's announcement to ban large institutional investors from purchasing single-family homes reflects a significant shift in housing policy, likely aimed at addressing concerns over affordability amid soaring inflation.

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Full post: For a very long time, buying and owning a home was considered the pinnacle of the American Dream. It was the reward for working hard, and doing the right thing, but now, because of the Record High Inflation caused by Joe Biden and the Democrats in Congress, that American Dream is increasingly out of reach for far too many people, especially younger Americans. It is for that reason, and much more, that I am immediately taking steps to ban large institutional investors from buying more single-family homes, and I will be calling on Congress to codify it. People live in homes, not corporations. I will discuss this topic, including further Housing and Affordability proposals, and more, at my speech in Davos in two weeks.

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This move could have broad implications for the housing market and might influence investor sentiment, particularly regarding residential real estate stocks and related sectors. Investors should watch for legislative developments and the broader market response following his upcoming speech at Davos.

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