Trump signs order to ‘make homeownership more affordable’
NAR applauded the move, saying it “takes steps toward making homeownership more sustainable.” Plus, corporate homebuyer rules proposed; some lumber tariffs cut.
October 22, 2026
Meghan Roos
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Meghan is a Southern California-based writer and editor with a background in breaking news, sports and entertainment coverage. She led a team at Women's Running magazine, worked as a digital producer at a San Diego-based television news station and covered multiple content areas as a reporter at Newsweek. In her free time, Meghan enjoys running, attending concerts and playing with her incredibly sassy dachshund.
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