Trump 2.0 & Real Estate: How New Policies Are Reshaping the Market

Trump 2.0 & Real Estate: How New Policies Are Reshaping the Market

The Trump 2.0 policy shift is already impacting the housing market. According to NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz, regulatory changes, tariffs, and tax policy will shape the 2025 real estate outlook. Home sales hit a 30-year low (4.06M in 2024), while the inventory...
Tariffs and the Cost of Homebuilding: What Investors Need to Know

Tariffs and the Cost of Homebuilding: What Investors Need to Know

Trump’s proposed tariffs on Mexico and Canada have been delayed for at least a month but, if implemented, would likely increase the cost of homebuilding in the short term. According to Zonda principal Todd Tomalak, new tariffs on key construction materials—such as...
Record Low Home Sales Despite 70M More People in the US

Record Low Home Sales Despite 70M More People in the US

The article highlights that 2024 was the lowest home sales since 1995 – 4.06 million homes. This, of course, is made even more amazing (or depressing, depending on your perspective), when they note that the US population has increased by over 70 million. Given the...
2024 Housing Trends in Minnesota

2024 Housing Trends in Minnesota

The new construction market had a good year in Minnesota in 2024 according to this article, likely driven by moderately lower mortgage rates. Builders have been proactive in clearing old inventory and now have completed spec homes available for buyers ready to act....