The Election and Housing: What You Need to Know

There is no denying that 2020 has been an eventful year, with a pandemic, protests, natural disasters, and, of course, a historic presidential election. Now, the country holds its breath for one more day as the election comes to a close.

The election outcome will undoubtedly impact every industry in the nation, and the housing industry is no exception. MReport and DS News have provided unique coverage of the election and its relationship with the housing industry regarding prices, inventory, migration trends, the candidates’ housing experience, and more.

Take a look through these five top stories on the 2020 election from MReport and DS News:

 

• Election Year Ripple Effects: Housing Prices and Inventory

A survey showed "some home sellers—and buyers, to a lesser extent—are delaying their plans because of all the stress and uncertainty in the world, including the divisiveness surrounding the presidential election." 

• Where Each Presidential Candidate Stands on Housing

An economic expert has delved into the ways incumbent President Donald Trump's policies compare to the challenger and former VP Joe Biden's actions and stances regarding industry issues.

• How Migration Trends Might Sway the Election

As city dwellers continue to leave urban centers behind, how might these shifts impact the presidential election results?

• Red States/Blue States: Housing Data Reveals Key Differences

Researchers looked at major housing indicators to see how greatly they diverged between red, blue, and swing states.

• What Could Each VP Candidate Mean for Housing? 

The vice-presidential candidates each have unique points of view on housing. Here’s how they might impact the future.