The Trump administration is considering declaring a national housing emergency this fall, last enacted during the 2008 financial crisis. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent discussed this during a Labor Day breakfast interview in Virginia. The XLRE ETF has seen a 4% year-to-date increase. Bessent emphasized affordability as a key focus for the administration heading into next year. Plans to reduce costs and boost supply are being explored. For more information, visit Benzinga.com.