Mr. Chaddles' Blog
April 4th, 2025 Impact of New Tariffs on the Housing Market
President Donald Trump's recent implementation of global tariffs, including a minimum 10% on imports and higher rates on selected countries, is expected to have complex effects on the U.S. housing market. While these tariffs may raise the cost of building materials—potentially increasing new home prices by an estimated $9,200—they could also lead to lower mortgage rates. The economic uncertainty caused by the tariffs has driven investors toward U.S. Treasury bonds, pushing down the 10-year yield and, consequently, 30-year fixed mortgage rates, which have reached their lowest level in 2025 at 6.63%. This scenario presents a mixed bag for home buyers, balancing higher construction costs against potentially lower borrowing expenses. Full story on MarketWatch https://www.marketwatch.com/story/what-trumps-reciprocal-tariffs-mean-for-home-buyers-and-sellers-a4f8605e?utm -------------------------------------------------------------- Previous Blogs Febrary 12th, 2025 ![]() April 10th, 2024 ![]() March 2nd, 2024 ![]() February 5th, 2024 ![]() January 7th, 2024 ![]() October 24th, 2023 ![]() April 6th, 2023: ![]() February 7th, 2023: ![]() June 1st, 2020: ![]() May 15, 2020: ![]() May 5, 2020: ![]() February 12, 2016: ![]() February 9, 2016: ![]() February 3, 2016: ![]() February 1, 2016: ![]() August 9, 2012: ![]() August 5, 2012: ![]() August 5, 2012: ![]() |
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