358 | Tariffs, Labor Costs, and the Double Squeeze on Real Estate
From The Paper Trail by Chris Seveney
May 13, 2026 · 17 min · Episode 358
About this episode
Chris Seveney discusses the impact of rising tariffs and a labor shortage on the real estate construction industry.
In this episode of The Paper Trail , host Chris Seveney breaks down the “double squeeze” currently pressuring real estate construction from two directions at once: rising tariffs on building materials and a tightening construction labor market. Drawing from nearly 30 years of experience in construction and development, Chris explains how these forces are changing the economics of new development and why passive investors should pay close attention. Episode Timeline 00:00 Tariffs and Labor Crunch 01:44 Tariffs Raise Material Costs 04:00 Labor Shortage Hits Timelines 07:21 Double Squeeze on Supply 08:57 Market Examples: DC vs Florida 10:27 Passive Investor Checklist 13:02 Budgeting and Capital Stack 14:36 Wrap Up and Next Episode Learn More To learn more about how 7e approaches note investing, underwriting, and market strategy, visit: https://7einvestments.com This content is for informational purposes only and is not intended as investment advice.
People in this episode
Host: Chris Seveney
Topics covered
- real estate
- construction
- tariffs
- labor market
- investment
Keywords
- tariffs
- labor costs
- real estate
- construction
- investment advice
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: 7e investments
Places: DC, Florida
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