Updated list of all Trump’s actions that impact housing

Below is a recap of the actions the Trump administration or Congressional Republicans have taken that impact housing since President Trump took office on Jan. 20, 2025. Each category list is in reverse order, with the most recent actions first.CFPBFires CFPB Director Rohit Chopra  Feb. 1Senate banki

Mortgage rates stay calm before possible tariff enforcement

Last week, the housing data demonstrated stability even as we approach potential tariff enforcements. Mortgage rates have remained largely unchanged, and there has been a slight decrease in housing inventory. Furthermore, pending contracts reflected a modest year-over-year decline, while purchase ap

Homebuilders ask Trump for tariff exemptions on building materials

The National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB) sent a letter to President Trump Friday asking for tariff exemptions on building materials from Canada and Mexico. The letter follows a Trump announcement that the U.S. was levying tariffs of 25% on Canadian and Mexican imports that would go into effec