Real Estate News 01/09/2026

In a Truth Social post, Trump said soaring inflation has pushed homeownership out of reach for many Americans — especially younger buyers — and proposed blocking institutional investors from purchasing single-family properties.

In The News:

FOX Business– “Trump announces plans to ban institutional investors from buying single-family homes“(01-07-2026)

“Trump looks to ban large financial institutions from investing in single-family homes”

APNews –“Trump says he wants government to buy $200B in mortgage bonds in a push to bring down mortgage rates”(01-06-2026)

“President Donald Trump said on social media Thursday that he is directing the federal government to buy $200 billion in mortgage bonds, a move he said would help reduce mortgage rates at a time when Americans are worried about home prices.”

NPR –“After devastating LA fires, California is drafting nation’s toughest rules for homes” (01-06-2026)

“A typical single-family house is encircled by green, its shrubs and plants sitting just under windows and hugging exterior walls. It’s an image that California is trying to get homeowners to rethink as the state’s risk of extreme wildfires grows.”

CNBC –“Here’s what to expect for commercial real estate in 2026“(12-30-2025)

“Experts and research firms forecast a year of stabilization and recovery for commercial real estate in 2026.”

CBS News –“3 reasons mortgage rates could fall again soon“ (01-06-2026)

“New market developments could result in another mortgage interest rate drop this month.”