Mainecat Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 Trump's tariffs made California's housing crisis worse: A 'perfect storm of the wrong kind' WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump’s tariffs have created the “perfect storm” at the wrong moment for the housing industry, California builders say. The California Building Industry Association estimates tariffs have driven up the cost of an average-size new home by $20,000 to $30,000. That comes from tariffs on appliances, certain counter tops and other miscellaneous items that “at the end of the day, really add up,” according to Dennis Fitzpatrick, owner of Fitzpatrick Homes in Modesto. The industry was already struggling, particularly in California, because of increased costs. They face rising fees from local governments and a shortage of space and labor to build. The added cost and uncertainty of tariffs have pushed it that much further, builders say. Read more here: https://www.mcclatchydc.com/news/nation-world/national/regional/the-west/article234699897.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 Yeah.... it's the tariffs making shit expensive in Cali.... What a gut hooked moron you are. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zambroski Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 Now Trump to blame for California’s idiocy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodtick Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 What did the Chinese dry wall cost builders a few years ago? What did all of that Chinese flooring cost Builder Liquidators a few years ago? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 The $10k per house requirement for solar... well... that's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 (edited) If you CHOOSE to buy products under tariff vs those that don't..... who is the fucking moron? How exactly do they determine what a consumer would buy to reach that number? Edited September 7, 2019 by Snake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member Stephen Hawking Posted September 7, 2019 Gold Member Share Posted September 7, 2019 1 minute ago, Snake said: The $10k per house requirement for solar... well... that's Not relevant because trump can't be blamed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 Well, the article quotes Bill at the local hardware store.... reliable sources. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecat Posted September 7, 2019 Author Share Posted September 7, 2019 Trumps everything tariffs = good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodtick Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 13 minutes ago, Snake said: Well, the article quotes Bill at the local hardware store.... reliable sources. Bill is very regarded in the screen repair business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 3 minutes ago, Mainecat said: Trumps everything tariffs = good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmo Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 2 hours ago, Snake said: The $10k per house requirement for solar... well... that's And no natural gas. Can’t use that. All the crazy rules out there is what adds to the cost and complexity. Let’s blame trump! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member BOHICA Posted September 7, 2019 Gold Member Share Posted September 7, 2019 So California has a housing crisis now.... we’ll duh!!! It’s a democrat run state! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecat Posted September 7, 2019 Author Share Posted September 7, 2019 Posting for dumbasses here... The California Building Industry Association estimates tariffs have driven up the cost of an average-size new home by $20,000 to $30,000. That comes from tariffs on appliances, certain counter tops and other miscellaneous items that “at the end of the day, really add up,” according to Dennis Fitzpatrick, owner of Fitzpatrick Homes in Modesto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zambroski Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 8 minutes ago, Mainecat said: Posting for dumbasses here... The California Building Industry Association estimates tariffs have driven up the cost of an average-size new home by $20,000 to $30,000. That comes from tariffs on appliances, certain counter tops and other miscellaneous items that “at the end of the day, really add up,” according to Dennis Fitzpatrick, owner of Fitzpatrick Homes in Modesto. What a bunch of bullshit...but, some of us like that taste. Right MC? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 It’s California I could give a rats ass what happens to that pathetic state. They get what they deserve shoved right their asses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecat Posted September 7, 2019 Author Share Posted September 7, 2019 3 minutes ago, Pete said: It’s California I could give a rats ass what happens to that pathetic state. They get what they deserve shoved right their asses Pete it’s happening across the country. sometimes I wonder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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