These states are 'ahead of the game' in bringing down home prices, Trump's housing chief says

This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. ©2026 FOX News Network, LLC. All rights reserved. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Market data provided by Factset. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Legal Statement. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by LSEG. Housing Secretary Scott Turner says states embracing pro-development policies are making it easier to build homes and improve affordability. Homeownership remains out of reach for many Americans, but Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner reveals some states are making more progress than others. In an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital, Turner said Florida and Texas are "ahead of the game" on housing affordability, citing efforts to expand housing opportunities and reduce barriers to new construction. His comments come as home costs have emerged as a major midterm issue, with elevated mortgage rates, a persistent housing shortage and rising construction costs continuing to put homeownership out of reach for many families. 'AMERICAN HOUSES ARE FOR AMERICAN PEOPLE': TRUMP HOUSING CHIEF INSISTS IMMIGRATION CRACKDOWN WILL LOWER