Could the ROAD to Housing Act actually lower home prices? Here's what experts say.

TL;DR

The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act aims to make home buying more affordable by boosting housing supply.
It restricts institutional investors from buying single-family homes and removes regulatory barriers to construction.
The bill establishes a $200 million annual 'Innovation Fund' for localities that increase housing supply.
It includes a pilot program to convert vacant commercial buildings into affordable housing and supports factory-built homes.
The median home price in the U.S. has increased significantly, with demand far outstripping supply since the Great Recession.
The bill proposes capping institutional investors' single-family home purchases at 350 properties.
While institutional investors own a small percentage of total U.S. housing stock, their ownership is concentrated in certain cities.
Experts are divided on the bill's effectiveness, with some questioning if it will significantly increase supply or lower prices.

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