What ROAD to Housing Act can — and can't — do for affordability

We might be measuring American homeownership incorrectly

For decades, policymakers and other officials have used the same home ownership data to make policy decisions with deep implications for the country and its economy. What if the folks gathering that data weren’t asking the right question?  A new method of measuring homeownership rates suggests that little more than half of U.S. adults own a home, highlighting the affordability of housing and available stock. An economist told Straight Arrow that…

What ROAD to Housing Act can — and can't — do for affordability

The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act is now law, marking what many in the housing industry consider the most significant federal housing legislation in more than three decades. The bipartisan measure aims to increase housing supply by reducing regulatory barriers, streamlining permitting, modernizing federal housing programs and expanding opportunities for homeownership. Supporters say it lays the foundation for addressing the nation’s long-runn…

Why Americans will still struggle with affordability despite the new legislation

A sweeping housing measure, which became law on July 11, 2026, is being widely celebrated as a crucial step in addressing the nation’s housing crisis. The ROAD to Housing Act is one of the few substantive bills passed by Congress…

New housing law aims to lower costs for Arizona homebuyers

The most extensive US housing bill to tackle affordability in decades could mean fewer investor homebuyers, streamlined zoning and financing, more housing counseling and help for owners of manufactured homes. The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, passed by Congress in late June, went into effect July 11 without President Donald Trump’s signature. Called the most ambitious housing legislation since the 1980s, the bill lays out more than 40 change…

ROAD to Housing Act: What it could mean for Canes

A new bipartisan housing law could impact University of Miami students and recent graduates.  The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act became law on July 11 after President Trump allowed it to take effect without his signature. It seeks to increase housing supply, update federal programs and reduce regulatory barriers. “We can only speculate what […] The post ROAD to Housing Act: What it could mean for Canes first appeared on The Miami Hurricane.

Here’s How the New 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Could Help Real Estate Investors - Boston Real Estate Investors Association

In This Article Although the recently passed 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act is primarily aimed at first-time homebuyers, it also benefits investors when applied correctly. The changes might not be immediate, but when viewed through a wider lens, the introduction of small-dollar mortgages, new FHA limits, encouraging more “missing middle” construction, and limiting purchases […] The post Here’s How the New 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Could…