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Trump Buyout Sparks 75,000 Resignations, D.C. Housing Surge

6/26/2025

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In February, the Trump administration's buyout program prompted 75,000 federal workers to resign, shaking up the D.C. housing market. Home listings skyrocketed by 25.1% compared to last year as retirees seized the opportunity to relocate. This surge in inventory could lead to stagnant or even falling home prices by autumn, reshaping the local real estate landscape.

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Story summary

In February, the Trump administration's buyout program prompted 75,000 federal workers to resign, shaking up the D.C. housing market. Home listings skyrocketed by 25.1% compared to last year as retirees seized the opportunity to relocate. This surge in inventory could lead to stagnant or even falling home prices by autumn, reshaping the local real estate landscape.