Apr 8, 2025

Industry News: Tariffs Hit The Market, HUD Revises Residency Requirements, and Multifamily Supply/Demand Gap Continues To Shrink

In this industry news episode, Ryan Glick and Charles Covey break down the new U.S. tariffs, the recent FHA residency rule changes, and what these moves could mean for land development and housing markets.

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In this episode of The Land Development Podcast, Ryan Glick and Charles Covey dig into several key headlines impacting the industry. Kicking things off, their focus is on the announced tariffs from the Trump administration. Ryan and Charles walk through key points from the executive order, explore the reciprocal tariffs other countries have imposed on U.S. goods, and break down what this could mean for developers and the broader economy. With responses from China and the EU, and commentary from Congress and media figures, the episode discusses whether these tariffs are short-term negotiating tools or the start of long-term shifts in U.S. trade policy.

They also explore the impact of newly announced FHA changes that tighten residency requirements for mortgages, a move that could limit who qualifies for loans backed by the government. Charles shares why this may only be the beginning and what other institutions, like Fannie Mae, might do next.

Finally, the episode wraps with analysis of current multifamily trends, including supply and demand imbalances, shifting rent prices, and geographic differences across markets. Ryan and Charles clear up misinformation around mortgage delinquencies by contrasting misleading viral posts with actual data on single-family loan performance.

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Charles Covey
Founder & President @ LandVest Development
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