February 3, 2026

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Can Washington Fix Housing Affordability?

As housing affordability remains strained, policymakers are turning to two high-profile ideas: limiting large institutional investors from buying single-family homes and using government-backed purchases of mortgage-backed securities to lower mortgage rates. This article examines whether these policies can meaningfully improve affordability or whether their impact will be limited without addressing the deeper housing supply shortage.

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