Housing markets in Washington, D.C. and other areas with high concentrations of government workers have already been impacted by the Trump administration's new policies, according to Redfin agents. Return-to-office mandates for federal workers have led to an increase in home buyers,

As for the VA, non-unionized employees must return to offices by February 24. According to its website, more than 20 percent of the VA's 479,000 plus employees currently have telework or remote work arrangements.