Trump Administration – Cantilever Real Estate

Trump didn’t sign it, but the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act is now law

July 11, 2026 by bp56691

The legislation, aimed at cutting red tape and making homeownership more attainable, is now the law of the land after President Donald Trump declined to sign or veto the bill before midnight Eastern time Saturday.

Nest Egg Protection Act would raise capital gains tax exclusion for senior home sellers

June 5, 2026 by bp56691

Rep. Nicole Malliotakis proposes the Nest Egg Protection Act to raise the capital gains exclusion to $1M for longtime senior homeowners.

NALHFA: HUD cuts would worsen housing affordability challenges

June 4, 2026 by bp56691

Jonathan Paine, executive director of NALHFA, says proposed cuts will only exacerbate existing hurdles for many Americans.

Trump’s executive order unlikely to slow adoption of AI in real estate

June 3, 2026 by bp56691

eXp CTO Carrie Lysenko warned of three risks that matter most for real estate operators right now. The first is data exposure.

Home equity cap tied to Medicaid eligibility is set to change

May 26, 2026 by bp56691

New Medicaid rule will cap home equity at $1 million for long-term care eligibility beginning in 2028, potentially affecting senior homeowners.

New federal funding a mixed bag for housing programs

May 25, 2026 by bp56691

Just under $35 billion is provided for HUD’s tenant-based rental assistance account — commonly known as the Housing Choice Voucher Program.

Real estate agents hope Kevin Warsh can calm roller coaster housing market

May 14, 2026 by bp56691

For agents, the questions are straightforward. Will borrowing costs finally ease? Will potential buyers regain needed homeownership footing?

HUD says Realtors can discuss crime and school data, reversing Biden-era stance

April 30, 2026 by bp56691

HUD has also accused the National Association of Realtors of imposing a “professional gag order” on its members.

White House backs deregulation as it looks to address estimated 10M housing deficit

April 14, 2026 by bp56691

White House ties housing costs to overregulation and a deficit of 10 million single-family homes as builders face high costs and shrinking margins.

Labor department rule would ease path for riskier 401(k) investments

March 31, 2026 by bp56691

The first Trump administration issued guidance in 2020, effectively giving a green light to the use of private equity in retirement accounts.