Construction News Today — July 22, 2026
Will Trump’s new Canadian tariffs add cost risk for builders? and more — today's construction signal.
The construction and real estate industries are bracing for potential impacts from various factors. The introduction of new Canadian tariffs by Trump may add cost risk for builders, which could be a concern for those involved in construction projects that rely on imported materials. Meanwhile, changes in the housing market are also underway, with investors listing more homes for sale following the introduction of the ROAD to Housing Act, although the impact of this legislation may be limited to specific local areas.
In other news, there are shifts happening within companies that serve the real estate and construction sectors. Jay Papasan is stepping down as a Keller Williams executive, and two financial services companies, Gershman Mortgage and Truss Financial Group, have launched separate home equity line of credit (HELOC) offerings. Additionally, mortgage rates are holding steady near 6.85% as the market awaits the Federal Reserve's upcoming meeting. These developments, along with tips on creating effective real estate branding, are worth watching as the industry continues to evolve.
Today's signal:
• Will Trump’s new Canadian tariffs add cost risk for builders? (housingwire.com)
• Investors list more homes after ROAD to Housing Act, but impact may stay local (housingwire.com)
• Jay Papasan to step down as Keller Williams executive (housingwire.com)
• Gershman Mortgage, Truss Financial Group launch separate HELOC offerings (housingwire.com)
• How to create real estate branding that attracts your ideal clients (housingwire.com)
• Mortgage rates hold near 6.85% ahead of Fed meeting (housingwire.com)