Daryl Fairweather

Congress passed a bipartisan housing bill aimed at reducing costs and increasing home construction, but President Donald Trump has refused to sign it until Congress passes legislation requiring proof of citizenship for voters. The bill, supported by the real estate industry and housing advocates, faces a delay due to Trump's conditional stance.

President Donald Trump has refused to sign the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which aims to reduce housing costs and increase home construction, until Congress passes legislation requiring proof of citizenship for all voters. The bill, supported by Congress and the real estate industry, includes measures to streamline construction and limit corporate landlords' influence but faces delays due to Trump's refusal.

President Donald Trump refused to sign the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act into law, citing a demand for legislation requiring voter citizenship proof. The bill aimed to reduce housing costs by streamlining construction processes and limiting corporate landlords' influence, but its delay may prolong challenges for homebuyers and renters in a struggling market.

San Jose ranks second in the U.S. for home sellers pulling listings, with over 9% of listed homes withdrawn last month. High inflation, elevated mortgage rates, and unmet pricing goals are driving sellers to delist, reducing inventory and intensifying price pressures for buyers in the South Bay.