Should the Government Control Real Estate?

Welcome back to The Shivers Report.In this episode, Nick and Keegan Shivers tackle a growing question in today’s housing conversation: Should the government be involved in real estate—and if so, how far is too far?From proposed bans on investors buying homes to legislation that restricts how sellers can market their properties, government intervention in housing is expanding. Nick shares where he draws the line—arguing strongly against policies that dictate how homeowners must sell their property, while also explaining why certain transparency-focused regulations can protect consumers.We break down:Proposed and existing examples of government intervention in housingWhy banning private listings sets a dangerous precedentThe difference between regulation for transparency vs. controlWhen government involvement helps—and when it hurts homeownersBottom line: protecting consumers matters, but forcing homeowners to sell a certain way crosses a line.