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.
Ryan sits down with Peter Murphy Lewis to talk about how storytelling can help developers and builders attract better talent and build stronger teams. They break down simple, practical ways to use video and real stories to stand out in today’s labor market.
Keith Miller joins the show to talk about his focus on building attainably priced homes at scale in Montana, why he’s using factory-built housing, and what it really takes to bring new supply to fast-growing markets.
Ryan and Charles break down falling homebuyer demand, a heated TikTok debate on millennial housing choices, a proposed property tax hike in New York City, and what a shrinking U.S. population could mean for developers.