9 Things For Commercial Real Estate To Watch In Trump's First 100 Days

Trump has alluded to several early policy decisions that could touch commercial real estate, and he returns to the Oval Office as a delicate recovery takes root in CRE. The first days of Trump’s presidency are expected to include executive orders that will provide both opportunities and challenges for the sector.

Homebuilding regulations could be loosened, but mass deportations could make it harder to find construction labor to build new homes. Questions swirl around what kind of tariffs Trump plans to impose and what they would mean for inflation. Battle lines are already being drawn over remote work for federal employees, while Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are on the path toward privatization.

Here’s a look at what nine early policy decisions could mean for commercial real estate.