The market dropped 11%—Here’s what that could mean for real estate


Hey Reader

If you saw yesterday’s headlines, you know things are getting real out here.

Between Trump calling it his “liberation day” and the S&P 500 dropping 11% in a single day, a lot of folks are feeling anxious about where the economy is headed—and what moves they should be making right now.

Here’s what matters:
Tariffs are back on the table, and they could have a real impact on real estate.
If you're planning to buy, build, or invest in the near future, now’s the time to understand how these changes could affect pricing, supply, and financing.

Here is how I'm informing my clients on how to prepare for the impact of tariffs 👇🏾

Here are 3 things to keep your eye on:

1. Higher Construction Costs Are on the Horizon
Tariffs on imported materials like steel, aluminum, and lumber can raise the cost of building homes, apartments, and commercial buildings. That means builders may slow down—which squeezes supply and pushes up prices, especially for affordable housing.

2. Developers May Pull Back
If costs get too high, developers may pause or cancel new builds. That means fewer homes on the market—and more demand for what’s already out there. This could lead to even higher competition and pricing, particularly in fast-growing cities.

3. Inflation + Tariffs = Interest Rate Pressure
Tariffs can drive up inflation, and when that happens, the Fed may increase interest rates to keep things under control.

Now, let’s bring it full circle…

The stock market took a nosedive today—and it may not be done. If you’re sitting on savings or watching your portfolio shrink, real estate might be the most stable, cash-flow-ready investment strategy you can lean into this year.

This could actually be one of the best years to buy in the last 5+ years.

Why?


✅ Interest rates are still manageable (for now)
✅ Competition is less intense in some markets
✅ Smart investors are positioning themselves now while others are distracted by fear

📩 Keep an eye out for my upcoming emails—I'll be sharing how I can help you make your first (or next) real estate move this year.

With you,

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Hi, I’m Erika ! I went from burnt out over-committed Mom to full living Real Estate Investor and Multi-entrepreneur. In just a few years Despite not having any money, poor credit, and a lack of resources, in just a few years I was able to scale from 0 to 38 doors with a portfolio worth more than $5 million. I went from living paycheck to paycheck to having financial options! I’m a living example of how even though the world can easily write your sentence one way, it doesn’t have to end how society often finishes it. I’m the daughter of a man who grew up sharecropping in the rural south and a woman who grew up the second oldest of 7 children living in a two-room house in Louisiana. I’m a black girl who grew up south of Dallas, who got pregnant before getting married, and had to get a job before getting a degree. I worked my way up in a corporate job for many years before leaving to pursue my own dreams in Real Estate. With God’s grace, hard work, and learning from the people that I aspired to be like, I turned a career as a Real Estate Agent into a multi-million dollar Real Estate empire that provides jobs, empowers the community, and provides online education to help others write a different sentence too. I’m so honored you’re here and my hope is that my story inspires and motivates you, and that you’ll grab ahold of your own future success and allow me to encourage and help you along the way.

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