In a historic move that has sent shockwaves from Pennsylvania Avenue to Wall Street, President Donald Trump has officially declared war on corporate landlords. On January 7, 2026, the administration announced immediate steps to ban large institutional investors—like BlackRock and Blackstone—from scooping up the nation’s single-family housing stock. But what does the decree “People live in homes, not corporations” actually mean for the 2026 market?

The US housing market is no longer moving in one direction. In 2026, we are witnessing "The Great Divergence"—a historic split between the new construction market and existing homes. While builders like Lennar are slashing prices and offering aggressive incentives to move volume, existing homeowners are locked in, creating a stagnant resale market.But price isn't the only story. "Hidden inflation" in the form of skyrocketing property taxes and insurance premiums is changing the math of homeownership, forcing many to treat their homes like ATMs again.In this video, we break down the data behind the 2026 forecast, the "volume over price" strategy of major builders, and what this massive market split means for your net worth.Key Topics Covered:The Two Markets: Why new build prices are falling while resale prices stay sticky.Lennar’s Warning: What the Q4 2025 earnings tell us about the future.The Holding Cost Squeeze: How taxes and insurance are eroding affordability.The Return of the Home ATM: The risks of rising HELOC usage.The market is splitting, and generalized advice doesn't work anymore. If you want to navigate this divergence with clarity, you need a marketplace that understands true value. Visit OpenLuxe.co to explore a curated selection of luxury properties. Whether you're looking for a new build with incentives or a resale asset with equity potential, OpenLuxe is where smart money makes its move.visit openluxe.co