
5 Federal Laws That Have Shaped U.S. Homeownership over 250 Years
A new Realtor.com report breaks down 250 years of federal housing policy and what the latest legislation means for agents and their clients today.

A new Realtor.com report breaks down 250 years of federal housing policy and what the latest legislation means for agents and their clients today.

NAR’s Dr. Lawrence Yun cuts his 2026 housing forecast, slashing projected existing-home sales growth from 14% to 4% as rising rates and inflation hit demand.

A new White House report finds the U.S. is short 10M homes after 15+ years of underbuilding, driving higher prices and limiting access to ownership.

New Western reports investors delivered 216.9% more starter homes than builders in 2025, reshaping entry-level housing supply through renovation.

The FOMC press conference with Jerome Powell marked a 25 bp cut, SEP projections for two more cuts, and mortgage rates holding near 2025 lows.

Zillow reports the U.S. housing market is worth $55.1T, up $20T since 2020, with $862B in annual gains, $216B growth in New York, and losses in Florida and California.

A Wall Street Journal article, discussed on the Knowledge Brokers Podcast, shows U.S. mobility stuck at 7.8% as families and workers stay put.

During his appearance on FOX Business Live’s Mornings with Maria, Grant Cardone blamed Fed Chair Jerome Powell for the housing affordability crisis, sparking a lively debate with Wall Street veteran Kenny Polcari over interest rates and market recovery.

Byron Lazine shares his perspective on a recent RFK Jr Tweet with the president-hopeful’s idea for fixing the U.S. housing affordability crisis, along with some comments on the Tweet and a response from HW’s Logan Mohtashami.