Trump's Deportation Plans Spark Concerns Over Housing Costs

Experts warn that mass deportations could exacerbate the construction labor shortage, driving up home prices despite Trump's claims of reducing housing costs.

President-elect Donald Trump plans to deport millions of undocumented immigrants, arguing it will lower housing costs by reducing demand.
Economists and housing experts caution that deportations could worsen the existing shortage of construction workers, leading to higher home prices.
Undocumented immigrants make up a significant portion of the construction labor force, with estimates suggesting they account for 15% of workers nationally.
Industry leaders express concern that replacing this labor force would be costly and time-consuming, potentially slowing down homebuilding efforts.
While Trump claims that deportations will alleviate housing affordability issues, experts argue the root cause is a lack of housing supply, not immigrant demand.