Housing Market Reality Check: Trump, Builders, Fall Market & Gov’t Shutdown Fallout
Update: 2025-10-10
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In this episode of Market Shares, Tony Blodgett breaks down the real story behind the headlines. From Trump’s comments on Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and home builders, to rising inventory, builder incentives, and fall market trends—there’s more opportunity for buyers than you might think.
We also dive into the government shutdown’s impact: delayed jobs reports, frozen flood insurance, USDA loan interruptions, and potential FHA/VA disruptions. Despite the uncertainty, mortgage rates are trending lower, and Tony explains what that means for buyers, sellers, and lenders.
🗂️ Topics We Cover
🏛 Trump’s comments on housing & builders
🏗 Builder inventory, rate buydowns & incentives
🍂 Fall housing market trends: price drops & concessions
🌊 Flood insurance & USDA loan delays
🧓 FHA, VA & reverse mortgage disruptions
💰 Why rates may be dropping despite uncertainty
🤝 How buyers, sellers & agents can navigate today’s market
🏠 Get the insights you need to navigate today’s housing market with confidence, so you can make smart decisions without getting caught off guard.
🔔 Don’t miss out! Subscribe and stay ahead of the game with Market Shares.
📌 New episodes drop every Friday at 10 AM PT!
We also dive into the government shutdown’s impact: delayed jobs reports, frozen flood insurance, USDA loan interruptions, and potential FHA/VA disruptions. Despite the uncertainty, mortgage rates are trending lower, and Tony explains what that means for buyers, sellers, and lenders.
🗂️ Topics We Cover
🏛 Trump’s comments on housing & builders
🏗 Builder inventory, rate buydowns & incentives
🍂 Fall housing market trends: price drops & concessions
🌊 Flood insurance & USDA loan delays
🧓 FHA, VA & reverse mortgage disruptions
💰 Why rates may be dropping despite uncertainty
🤝 How buyers, sellers & agents can navigate today’s market
🏠 Get the insights you need to navigate today’s housing market with confidence, so you can make smart decisions without getting caught off guard.
🔔 Don’t miss out! Subscribe and stay ahead of the game with Market Shares.
📌 New episodes drop every Friday at 10 AM PT!
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