Landmark federal housing law tries new ways to boost local building

The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act aims to revolutionize federal housing policy with its wide-ranging changes, including measures to restrict certain institutional investors from purchasing homes and easing regulations for manufactured housing. This significant bipartisan legislation seeks to stimulate local housing construction and address longstanding issues in the housing market. The law's success could have major implications for making housing more affordable and accessible, reflecting a broader shift in how federal policy approaches housing development.