In this special episode of Keys to Real Estate, we interrupt our season break to bring you a timely and insightful conversation with Dr. Mark Calabria, former FHFA Director and key figure in the first Trump administration. With the recent presidential election in November, we explore what the housing and lending industries might face in a potential Trump 2.0 term from someone widely speculated to be tapped for a position in a second Trump administration.

Dr. Calabria shares his expert perspective on a wide array of critical topics, including:

• The future of the GSEs and potential reforms

• The future of AOL pilot programs

• Housing supply crises and the federal government's role in affordability

• Interest rates, the Federal Reserve, and leadership changes

• Tax policy, including Capital Gains revisions and SALT implications

• The MBA’s RESPA modernization proposal and potential updates to RESPA and TRID

• Innovations in hazard insurance and responses to state-level challenges

• The role of DOJ’s antitrust division under new leadership

• Key takeaways from outgoing CFPB Director Chopra's regulatory strategies

• The Congressional Review Act could influence the 119th Congress's actions on housing-related guidance and regulation

With his thoughtful approach and hard-won experience, Dr. Calabria offers valuable insights into the safety and soundness of the housing economy against the backdrop of a new - or returning - administration.

Get In Touch…

Dr. Mark Calabria (Guest), mcalabria@cato.org

Mary Schuster (Host), mschuster@octoberresearch.com

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Episode sponsored by RamQuest – https://www.RamQuest.com

Episode produced by October Research – https://www.octoberresearch.com