Senate ‘Housing Emergency’ Bill Seeks to Spur Construction of 4 Million U.S. Homes

January 9, 2026

SmartCitiesDive, Jan. 9, 2026-Ryan Kushner
The share of first-time homeowners fell to a record-low 21% in 2025 as the average age of a first-time homebuyer reached a record-high 40, according to the National Housing Emergency Act. Homelessness also climbed to never-before-seen highs in 2024.
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