Senate Passes Housing Bill to Limit Private Equity Purchases

The Senate passed a bipartisan affordable housing bill by a vote of 85-5, aimed at limiting the number of single-family homes that major investors can purchase. This legislation seeks to tackle a housing shortage of over 4.7 million homes and improve affordability ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The final version maintains a 350-unit cap for investors but removes a provision requiring them to sell newly built units beyond that cap within seven years. The House is expected to vote on the bill later this week, which has garnered support from both Republicans and Democrats.