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Podcast: BiggerPockets Daily
Episode: Headlines: FHA Layoffs and Tariff Trouble
Description: The U.S. housing market is facing two major shifts that could make homeownership even more challenging. First, the Trump administration is eyeing staff cuts at the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), which could slow down loan approvals, increase mortgage costs, and make FHA borrowers less competitive in a tight market. Then, new tariffs on lumber, drywall, and appliances are set to drive up construction costs by $7,500 to $10,000 per home, pricing out thousands of potential buyers.In this episode, we break down:✅ How FHA layoffs could impact mortgage approvals and ho...