What the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Could Mean for New Hampshire Homebuyers and Sellers

If you’ve been following the real estate market in New Hampshire, you know the story: inventory remains tight, home prices are elevated, and many buyers—especially first-time buyers—are struggling to find attainable options.

This is especially true in the New Hampshire Lakes Region, where strong demand and limited housing supply have kept the market competitive for both buyers and sellers. While there’s no single solution to the housing shortage, a proposal in Congress aims to address some of the underlying issues.

The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act is a bipartisan bill designed to make housing more attainable by encouraging more home construction and reducing barriers that slow development.

The proposal focuses on several key areas. One goal is reducing regulatory barriers that can delay construction and add significant costs to building new homes. It also aims to encourage more housing supply by modernizing policies and supporting development of smaller, more affordable homes many buyers are seeking.

Another priority is helping everyday buyers compete by increasing inventory and limiting the ability of large institutional investors to purchase large numbers of homes in certain markets. The proposal is also structured to move forward without new mandatory federal spending, which has helped it gain bipartisan support.

For communities across New Hampshire, efforts that support responsible housing development could gradually improve inventory and create more opportunities for buyers and sellers alike.