The ROAD ahead for build-to-rent
The build-to-rent (BTR) industry can finally breathe a collective sigh of relief after the passage of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act ended months of legislative uncertainty.
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Congress passes 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, sends bill to Trump
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act passed the House of Representatives after clearing the Senate and now heads to President Donald Trump’s desk for signature in the coming days.
Unlock closes $358.5M home equity agreement securitization
Unlock Technologies closed a $358.5 million home equity agreement securitization, the largest HEA deal of 2026, attracting investor demand.
Poll: Americans want Congress to act on lowering housing costs
A Bipartisan Policy Center poll of 1,000 registered voters found 83% want Congress to act on housing affordability, while 89% want the House and Senate to pass a bill lowering costs.
Realtor.com data challenges effectiveness of Senate ban on big home investors
Realtor.com finds institutional investors were 1% of purchases in 2015 to 2025, suggesting limited affordability impact.
ROAD to Housing Act sparks debate over investor limits, housing supply
Consumer advocates say new rules for investors are necessary to prevent entire neighborhoods from being dominated by rental homes.
Tradeweb makes investment in digital mortgage exchange MAXEX
The collaboration is designed to broaden institutional access to the U.S. residential mortgage market.
Are homebuilders really launching a ‘Trump Homes’ rent-to-own plan?
An exclusive report published Tuesday by Bloomberg describes an ambitious proposal reportedly being developed by U.S. homebuilders: a massive, privately funded rent-to-own initiative branded internally as “Trump Homes,” potentially delivering up to one million houses and more than $250 billion in housing value. What more compelling story could there be, especially amidst a shaky, uncertain […]
Digging into how an institutional investor ban would play out
Trump’s executive order attempts to block large institutional investors from buying single-family homes, but there is a carve out for BTR.
Real estate leaders applaud Trump’s focus on housing, but question the impact
Trump’s housing plan includes a ‘ban’ on institutional buyers and capping credit card rates, but industry leaders question the impact.