Trump’s 2025 Executive Actions: Impacts on Housing, Real Estate, and Inflation

Since taking office in January 2025, President Donald Trump has signed several executive orders aimed at addressing issues related to real estate, the housing market, inflation, and mortgages. Key actions include:

1. Emergency Price Relief on Housing: President Trump issued an executive order targeting housing affordability by directing federal agencies to identify and eliminate regulations that contribute to high housing costs. The order emphasizes expanding the housing supply and reducing unnecessary regulatory burdens to make homes more affordable for Americans.

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2. Energy Policy Overhaul: In an effort to combat inflation, President Trump declared a national energy emergency and signed executive orders to boost energy production and infrastructure. These actions include dismantling previous regulations, promoting fossil fuel production, and withdrawing the United States from the Paris Climate Accords. The administration aims to reduce energy costs, which are a significant component of household expenses, thereby indirectly impacting the housing market and mortgage affordability.

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3. Tariffs on Canada and Mexico: President Trump announced the imposition of 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, effective February 1, 2025. While intended to protect domestic industries, these tariffs could lead to increased costs for building materials, potentially affecting real estate development and housing prices.

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4. Federal Workforce Policies: An executive order was signed requiring all federal employees to return to in-person work. This move may influence commercial real estate markets, particularly office space demand, as remote work arrangements are reduced.

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These executive actions reflect the administration's focus on reducing inflation and housing costs through deregulation, energy policy changes, and trade measures. However, the long-term effects on the housing market and mortgage rates will depend on the implementation and outcomes of these policies.

Stay tuned for updates as we track how these policies impact the market and your investments.