What Each Party Promises on Housing Affordability as Congress Hangs in the Balance

Real Estate News · November 2, 2026 · Source: Realtor.com · By Tristan Navera · 5 min read at the source

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As they jockey for control of Congress in a tight midterm race, both Democrats and Republicans have made promises they'll focus on housing.

Reported by Tristan Navera for Realtor.com (2026 Midterm Elections), originally published November 2, 2026.

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