From CBS News:
Trump tariffs could add more than $9,000 to cost of a new home, builders say
resident Trump’s tariff policies could make building or renovating a home in the U.S. more expensive, according to builders.
The rising costs of construction materials, including lumber, aluminum and steel, could add $9,200 in costs for a typical home, according to a new estimate from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), based on data from a March survey.
“Builders continue to face elevated building material costs that are exacerbated by tariff issues, as well as other supply-side challenges that include labor and lot shortages,” Buddy Hughes, a North Carolina-based homebuilder and chairman of NAHB, said in a statement.
Multiple factors are pushing the costs for building or fixing up home, according to the trade group. U.S. tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico and China are driving up materials costs, while Mr. Trump’s trade threats have also stoked market volatility, making housing developers and homebuyers reluctant to take on financial risks.
Uncertainty around when U.S. levies could take effect and how long they could remain in place is making real estate developers reluctant to commit to new projects, impeding home construction. Prospective homebuyers, many of whom have been sidelined by rising mortgage rates, now also face higher costs due to tariffs.
From nj.com:
5 N.J. counties where homes are flying off the market. See full list.
Five New Jersey counties saw homes sell in about a month, according to the latest data from Realtor.com.
Union, Passaic, Morris, Essex and Bergen counties saw homes sell in a median of 33 days or less in February.
Homes in Cape May and Salem counties took the longest to sell at a median of 74 and 60 days, respectively.
number 1
9 AM EST Call between Trump and Putin…
Do they divide up Europe on this call? Everything west of the Rhine is now Russian?
Nazi Spaceship Crew Dragon Freedom is on it’s way home with the two Astronauts the Biden administration left stranded in Space with no clean underwear. It departed the International Space Station at 1:05 am and spashdown is 5:57 pm.
Juice,
Russia isn’t taking a “Trump” deal.
Trump may take a “Putin” deal.
And when do we start bombing Iran?
Where is the 24 hour ending of the Ukraine/Russia war?
some smoke, some mirrors.
Trump will brag about golf.
Putin will brag about riding a bear shirtless.
Nothing happens.
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I see Trump yanked Secret Service from Hunter Biden and his sister Ashley. Something like 33 agents protecting those two 24 x 7.
Anecdotal – Richard Nixon got rid of his secret service detail and went on his own with some private security in the 80s and 90s.How and why he ended up in Saddle River NJ I don’t know. He would be seen out walking his dog solo and shopping the local stores…nobody bothered him.
Hunter is completly broke and owes millions to allot of people. The artist tried to pay his back rent apparently with his artwork. I kid you not it was a collection comprised of smeared feces.
Slower economic growth is likely ahead with risk of a recession rising, according to the CNBC Fed Survey
PUBLISHED TUE, MAR 18 2025 6:37 AM EDT
UPDATED 41 MIN AGO
Steve Liesman
Probability of a recession rose to 36% from 23% in January, according to the CNBC Fed Survey, which polls fund managers, strategists and analysts.
The average 2025 GDP forecast declined to 1.7% from 2.4% with tariffs now seen as the top threat to the US economy, replacing inflation.
Have we moved on from Hunters laptop to Hunters secret service?
In other news, with Russian inflation at 20% and more, for several years now, they need something to cheer.
Even AI starts to cheat when it is losing. https://www.techspot.com/news/106858-research-shows-ai-cheat-if-realizes-about-lose.html
I would expect the same from small d1ck energy.
I don’t think politicians deserve any security.
Threat of assassination keeps things civil.
I’m working on converting a small basketball court into a *commercial* pickleball court – at a retreat center. I’m thinking I could just repave the asphalt, draw the lines, net and balls and it should be good.
The one problem is that even though it’s on a large private property, it is not gated. We do have a property manager on the site but she is not available all the time – and we want to rent it out as much as possible of course.
Anyone have any experience with this kinda thing?
Here is Nixon’s town home: https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/bergen/2023/04/26/richard-nixon-nj-real-estate-home-for-sale-park-ridge/70139114007/
War is back on in Gaza and last I read, no cease fire expected between Russia and the Ukraine. Also read where those stranded astronauts could have left on the Soyez capsule if there was an emergency and no one was happier to be stranded than the astronauts themselves who live to be in space.
But keep enjoying the show.
It’s a beautiful day in Belize.
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As long as the import tax uncertainty continues – the stocks will keep falling. Let’s call it for what it is – import tax and not “taaaaareeeef”.
The provider countries are all angry. All their leaders, unlike ours, doesn’t have full dictatorship level control of policy. They are bound and will abide by their citizens’ voice.
I wonder who’s speaking into Trump’s ear on economy – other than Musk and Putin.
Russians captured tons of Western weapons in Kursk. The Chinese will be happy to have these so they can reverse engineer them along with Russia. Oopsy.
And for Real Estate, wanna live in Italy? Houses for sale for 1 dollar.
Even with a 700 percent loan, it’s doable.
Where Americans Want To Go
The study revealed that more millennials (25 percent) than any other generation are interested in making an international move.
Geographically, Midwesterners (18 percent) are the most likely to consider leaving the US., compared to residents of the Southwest, West, Southeast, and Northeast (all at 16 percent).
For 44 percent of respondents, living in another country has always been a dream, and Canada (19 percent) is the top choice. The main reasons for its appeal include:
High-quality healthcare (41 percent)
Scenic landscapes with opportunities for exploration (28 percent)
A strong work-life balance (21 percent)
Coming in second is Italy (11 percent), where the main draws include:
Cuisine (68 percent)
Culture and people (66 percent)
Scenery and terrain (40 percent)
England (10 percent) ranks third, with respondents citing:
Culture and way of life (66 percent)
Rich history (49 percent)
Landscape (25 percent)
Top-notch healthcare (21 percent)
Other countries Americans are considering include:
Australia (10 percent)
Ireland (8 percent)
France (6 percent)
Switzerland (5 percent)
Costa Rica (5 percent)
Scotland (4 percent)
Germany (4 percent)
The study explored the reasons behind this shift and found growing financial concerns and dissatisfaction with quality of life in the US.
“Many professionals, especially younger generations, are questioning whether the traditional ‘American Dream’ is still attainable,” said Max Shak, founder and chief executive officer of Zapiy. “Skyrocketing housing costs, student debt, and healthcare expenses have made it harder for people to feel financially secure in the US.
“In contrast, many countries offer more affordable living, universal healthcare, and better work-life balance, making the idea of relocating incredibly appealing. Ultimately, this openness to moving abroad reflects a larger shift—people are prioritizing quality of life over traditional career paths and seeking environments that better align with their personal and financial well-being.”
The survey found that:
69 percent are worried about the direction of the country.
65 percent believe American society has become toxic.
54 percent say the U.S. is no longer affordable.
55 percent feel the wealth gap limits their opportunities.
57 percent believe work-life balance in America is substandard.
65 percent think the healthcare system is broken.
66 percent say the education system is failing.
39 percent feel they could improve their finances and quality of life abroad.
40 percent say life in the U.S. is no longer enjoyable or preferable.
A Generational Shift In Priorities
Licensed marriage and family therapist Clint Kreider believes younger generations are driving this trend due to growing skepticism about the stability of life in the US.
“Raised in the shadow of the 2008 recession and pandemic-era instability, they’ve inherited skepticism toward traditional pathways to stability,” Kreider said. “Social media amplifies this by showcasing alternatives—countries with robust safety nets, affordable education, or mandated vacation time.
“In my therapy practice, I’ve witnessed clients grappling with what I call ‘invisible attrition’: a sense that no matter how hard they work, systemic barriers—skyrocketing healthcare costs, stagnant wages, and unrelenting hustle culture—erode their ability to thrive.”
Let’s call it for what it is-consumption tax that affects the poor and the middle classes in America and around the world.
RentL0rd says:
March 18, 2025 at 10:57 am
As long as the import tax uncertainty continues – the stocks will keep falling. Let’s call it for what it is – import tax and not “taaaaareeeef”.
$32Billion for a startup is insane (Google buying Wiz)
They don’t have any physical products or ads as good as this:
https://youtu.be/Gc0LZGOoFSA?si=45bDjkOPkuSw2X3K
Dark 11:12, do you have a source of this information?
They’ll be sorry if they move to Australia.
Libturd says:
March 18, 2025 at 10:44 am
“It’s a beautiful day in Belize.”
Just a hop, skip and jump from El Salvador. You should make a day trip to visit the illegal alien gang members (your fellow Dem party constituents) that DJT shipped to the terrorist confinement center there.
Question: Are you now considering retirement in Belize, or still in Costa Rica?
Boomer Remover says:
March 18, 2025 at 7:53 am
“The Committee acknowledges your contribution to the cause. Expect further instructions.”
Speaking of committee instructions, have you saved your “White Dudes for Harris” manual, in case you need it again in 28? Funniest things about all of you DJT-haters, you all wanted to be governed by Carmella, the incompetent wino. Just for laughs, tell us how you duds imagine things would be better if your dingbat had won.
11:22 The good ol’ days in Tech are back!!
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Just read about police in Paris raiding a theater where 400 illegals have been squatting for the last three months. National borders worldwide appear to be very leaky. Looking at online photos a lot of these illegals seem to have a better cell phone than me.
Rent Lord
https://dailyvoice.com/nj/parsippany-troy-hills/these-countries-rank-as-most-popular-for-americans-in-search-of-new-life/
Canadians don’t have a problem getting eggs
https://www.npr.org/2025/03/18/nx-s1-5330454/egg-shortages-record-prices-usda-canada
At this juncture, I’m not sure which brand has been more grievously wounded: Tesla or SCOTUS.
IMO, this rebuke does little to save face of the once storied establishment.
Smalls, it was any republican but Trump and eventually became anyone but Trump. There’s no grave to dance on here.
Smalls probably never stepped outside America. He needs to visit Russia … and see what currency depreciation and 20% inflation feels like.
Or maybe he doesn’t. Cuz we are heading there too – thanks to the 31.6% who voted for him.
So ignorant and arrogant.
The SpaceX Dragon splash down was absolutely spectacular! The main chutes deployed to the second and the capsule touched the The Gulf of America at the exact moment predicted! The image was amazing against that picturesque sky as the spacecraft drifted down. The ocean is so calm, too. And to see those four chutes float down to the surface was poetic! Thank you Elon Musk for your extraordinary talents and resources and thank you President Trump for once again, demonstrating to the world the immense power of the United States of America! What a historic moment and another monumental win for the current administration! And how about those dolphins swimming around the capsule! Nice!
Be proud Republicans, This one is yours!
Minnesota Sen. Justin Eichorn was arrested on March 17, accused of soliciting a 16-year-old girl for prostitution in Bloomington.
Eichorn, who is from Grand Rapids, recently introduced a bill that would declare “Trump derangement syndrome” a mental illness.
Eichorn is a Republican from Grand Rapids.
Grab em by the pusssssy
6:21, so glad you are/will be paying for it and more. Instead of scientific research, instead of educating our kids, instead of feeding the poor… and countless other things here on earth.
But hell yea, America baby!
Powerful military, nuclear weapons, and a super-religious leadership where outgoing presidents are vilified, dissent is crushed as heresy, and laws follow doctrine over democracy. The judiciary enforces ideological purity, and opposition is branded as traitors to the faith. Welcome to Pak(Trump)istan.
This was amazing watching these four people exiting the capsule with smiles! Truly the greatness of America on display. Love the SpaceX garb as well, white font on black clothing. Gotta get some of that merch. America is the envy of the world!
I spilled my coffee on the last sentence. c’mon seriously.
It’s great that these astronauts are back.. but don’t drink your own kool-aid.
Under Dem leadership, astronauts are assassinated upon return.
Wait. Which President’s were responsible for the space shuttle disasters? Bush senior and son. Both Republicans when I last checked. I could round out all of our space disasters by including Apollo 12 under Nixon.
How many astronauts died under Dem leadership? Zero.
Glad to see Trump managed to shake the Republican tradition.
So far.
You haven’t even counted the planes falling off of the sky this year.
Do we have a count?
Democrat approval is now at 21%. Wonderful. All they have is statue destruction, building burning, electric car destruction, paddle holding, drum banging, misfit outrage and anti anything that signifies progress. The production class, aka the common sense Americans have nothing to destroy that is produced by the left, even if they wanted to because the left produces nothing but symbolism and rage. And I still can’t over those drogue and main parachute deployments as they floated down in the Gulf of America against the backdrop of a blue sky and calm sea. Add those dolphins, celebrating in unison and it was a true American moment. Compare that to the angry remnants of what remains of the democrat party and the contrast couldn’t be more stark! The human spirit and human ingenuity is magnificent!
The icing on the cake was the welcoming committee of dolphins!
Thanks for the fish.
Fast and furious,
If your argument is true (and assuming you are not trolling), why is this happening?
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/fleeing-scene-investors-dumped-record-224319770.html
No peace in Russia Ukraine. More Trump lies. Just like in Gaza. Still enjoying the show?
The better course of action is to aim to reduce the debt load. Continuous debt expansion is a guaranteed to end in disaster. We probably took it too far to save ourselves major pain.