Source: Townhall
by John Stossel
“Home prices keep rising. One reason is that today’s houses are bigger. Buyers now want more rooms, washers and dryers and air-conditioning. But even if you adjust for the improvements, houses cost more today. Why? Politicians blame big companies like Blackstone, Invitation Homes and JPMorgan because they’ve been buying thousands of homes. … The opposite is true. The biggest reason for rising prices is intrusive government. Regulations now account for almost a quarter of the cost of a new home.” (01/28/26)
https://townhall.com/columnists/johnstossel/2026/01/28/politicians-make-things-worse-n2670182