

JF3813: Policy Impact Analysis: Tariffs, Immigration & Real Estate Market Forecasts in 2025 ft. John Chang
Feb 11, 2025
In this discussion, John Chang, a commercial real estate expert from Marcus & Millichap, shares his insights on the impacts of recent policy changes. He delves into how new tariffs on materials could raise construction costs and stifle building activity, particularly affecting the multifamily sector. Chang also highlights the potential labor shortages due to stricter immigration policies, which may worsen the housing supply crisis amid high rental demand. His analysis provides a critical look at the intersection of economic policies and real estate trends.
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Intro
00:00 • 5min
Economic Uncertainty and Tariff Impacts
04:34 • 11min
Navigating Capital Gains and Tariff Impacts on Real Estate
15:28 • 4min
Tariffs, Trade Policies, and Construction Challenges
19:00 • 8min
Rising Housing Costs and the Shift to Rentals: A Real Estate Outlook
27:29 • 4min