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Weatherhead's Jonathan Ernest shares potential impact of tariffs on home repairs and improvements

MEDIA | June 30, 2025
STORY BY: EDITORIAL STAFF

How a home warranty can mitigate the impact of tariffs on homebuyers

U.S. News & World ReportJonathan Ernest, an associate professor at Weatherhead School of Management, was quoted in a story about the possible impact of tariffs on home repairs and improvements. “If the cost of these repairs or replacements rises," he said, "having those costs partially or fully offset by a home warranty claim would help limit the impact of these large and irregular expenses.”