Trump Proposes Ban on Large Institutional Investors in Single-Family Home Market
President Donald TRUMP has unveiled plans to restrict large institutional investors from purchasing single-family homes, marking the first concrete step in his promised "aggressive" housing market reforms. The proposal, announced via social media, aims to prioritize individual homeownership over corporate investment.
Investors accounted for over 10% of home sales in Q2 2025, though most activity came from smaller buyers. The MOVE could significantly impact housing affordability, mortgage demand, and real estate investment strategies. "People live in homes, not corporations," Trump declared, framing the policy as protection for middle-class buyers.
Additional details are expected during Trump's upcoming appearance at the World Economic Forum in Davos (January 19-23). The housing market has struggled with affordability challenges throughout 2025, with mortgage rates persistently above 6% and prices remaining elevated.
