The U.S. homebuilding industry faces a mix of optimism and concern as it looks ahead to the policy environment under president-elect Donald Trump’s administration. While the rhetoric around mass deportations of undocumented immigrants and steep tariffs on foreign goods presents real risks, many industry leaders believe the potential economic tailwinds of lower corporate taxes, deregulation, and a more favorable lending environment will outweigh these challenges. For homebuilders navigating a volatile housing market, the prevailing sentiment is that the opportunities to play offense in the next four years will outweigh the risks of playing defense… With strategies in place to adapt to changing conditions, many believe the next four years will be a time to play offense, leveraging economic tailwinds to expand operations and meet the nation’s housing needs.