The Trump administration is reportedly contemplating an antitrust investigation into American homebuilders to address the nation's housing affordability crisis. According to Jin10, sources indicate that the U.S. Department of Justice may initiate this investigation in the coming weeks. However, a final decision has not been made, and the government might abandon the plan altogether.
The investigation is expected to focus on an industry association known as 'America's Top Builders,' which includes members such as Lennar Corporation and D.R. Horton, Inc. Officials are concerned that this association might be used to restrict housing supply or coordinate pricing strategies.