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.
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Ohio lawmakers push for senior foreclosure protection
Ohio ranked No. 6 among states for highest foreclosure rates in October 2025, with one in every 3,079 homes receiving a foreclosure filing.
Tennessee official floats full property tax reimbursement for seniors
Rob Mitchell, the property assessor for Rutherford County, said the Tennessee Golden Homeowners Tax Relief Program would cover the full amount of property taxes assessed on the primary residences of qualifying residents ages 65 and older.
Realtor.com urges action on US housing supply shortage
Realtor.com’s Let America Build campaign urges lawmakers to address housing supply as U.S. inventory stays 4 million short.
NAR legislative priorities for 2026 focus on housing supply, affordability
NAR’s 2026 priorities focus on bipartisan solutions to expand housing inventory and address affordability challenges.
Housing for the 21st Century Act clears House committee, heads to floor vote
The Housing for the 21st Century Act advanced in the House on Wednesday following a markup by the Financial Services Committee, setting the stage for a potential floor vote in early 2026.
Connecticut governor signs bill to tackle affordable housing shortage
Connecticut’s new housing bill aims to address the affordable housing shortage, but faces criticism for limiting local control.
Ohio moves to tie property tax increases to inflation
Legislators said safeguards were added to prevent local governments from cutting millage only to restore it later after raising other taxes.
Bipartisan House bill would strengthen HUD’s grip on manufactured housing standards
“We must ensure that HUD has primary authority over all manufactured housing standards,” Rep. Mike Flood said in a statement.
Bill aims to expand affordable housing on unused religious, college land
Federal resources would help religious institutions and higher education campuses develop rental housing on property they already own.