We've had develpment plans with stream and wetlands crossings, which required both state and Federal permits. 

Let’s suppose the Federal Government deports all these folks as suggested by Trump.

I also am a member of the International Real Estate Federation, and can connect you with agents who are able to help with your purchase.  

For the 10 year period spanning December 2014-2024, single-family prices in Austin nearly doubled, yielding an annualized appreciation rate of ~9.4% in that period.With inflation close to its 2% target and an uptick in the labor market, The Federal Reserve may be taking a break from rate cuts.

In fact, according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), over the past five years, home prices nationwide have risen by 57.4% (see map below):This appreciation means your house is likely worth much more now than when you first bought it.2.

They were already $75 billion in the red (IIRC) and now this....Even with Federal money, the state is going to have to chip in a lot of $$$ and they just don't have it.e) I saw US Senators this am on TV promising to assist with aid to CA, but ONLY if CA changes it's policies towards, water acquisition and Forestry Mgmt.

Any changes in federal spending could influence the job market and, subsequently, the real estate market.4.

For VA loans, here are some solid options:Veterans United (veteransunited.com)Navy Federal Credit Union (navyfederal.org)Caliber Home Loans (caliberhomeloans.com)USAA (usaa.com)Not sure if I can post a link here in the forum. 

It seems like most government oversight focuses on ensuring the insurers are capitalized, which appears to be the job of the Federal Insurance Office.

My favorite source is Navy Federal for its long draw period of 20 years, and Figure for its fast funding.