The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act: What Is in the Landmark Bill Passed by the Senate?

A large housing bill, currently dubbed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, is moving through Congress, but the House and Senate versions are not quite the same package. The bill that passed the House was initially dubbed the Housing for the 21st Century Act, a competing version of the Senate’s ROA

As Lawmakers Mull Ban, Report Finds Institutional Investors Are ‘Small Segment’ of Buyers

The presence of institutional investors in the single-family housing market has been a lightning rod for controversy. In January 2026, President Trump issued an executive order calling for Congress to take action to limit these investors, and the comprehensive 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act (passe

Fears of Global Energy Crisis Loom Over Spring Housing Market

Growing fears of a global energy crisis threaten to derail the crucial spring housing season as the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran sends oil prices soaring, with the path to a resolution unclear. In the U.S., regular gasoline prices hit an average of $3.72 per gallon on Monday, up 27% from a month ago a

Builder Confidence Flat as Developers Parse War, Rates

While confidence among homebuilders remains overall negative, there was a slight uptick in positivity in March as some market conditions observed slight improvement, according to the latest data from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). However, the future ahead remains unclear. The NAH