BiggerPockets Daily President Trump Signs Executive Order On Housing—What Does It Mean?
Jan 22, 2025
President Trump's new executive order targets the housing crisis, aiming to ease regulations and boost supply. The discussion dives into how this might affect mortgage rates and the broader housing market. There's a look at construction costs and the implications of trade tariffs on real estate. The podcast also touches on regulatory reforms and how local governments might adapt. As the market stabilizes post-pandemic, insights on navigating the evolving landscape of real estate investing are shared.
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Potential Market Changes
- Donald Trump's second term as president could bring changes to the real estate market.
- His first executive order aims to address housing affordability and shortages.
Executive Order on Housing
- President Trump signed an executive order to tackle housing affordability.
- The order is a generalized action plan, lacking specific details.
Impact on Mortgage Rates
- Trump's rhetoric on trade policy might lead to lower mortgage rates.
- His less aggressive stance on tariffs has eased market fears and created optimism.