Here is your real estate news for Friday, October 17th. Today’s Real Estate News (October 17th, 2025): Shutdown Worsens Headwinds for Flood-Zone Closings and Rural LendingNow into its third week, the U.S. government shutdown is wreaking havoc on real estate transactions, particularly in flood-prone areas. The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) has lapsed, meaning new policies can’t be issued,...
Here is your real estate news for Thursday, October 16th. Today’s Real Estate News (October 16th, 2025): Builder Sentiment Hits Six-Month High as Optimism Creeps InThe National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) jumped five points in October to 37, its highest level in six months — though still below the threshold of 50 that signals expansion. Interestingly, 38% of...
Here is your real estate news for Wednesday, October 15th. Today’s Real Estate News (October 15th, 2025): Government Shutdown Threatens Flood-Zone Home SalesThe ongoing federal government shutdown is putting pressure on home closings—especially in flood-prone areas. With the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) suspended, many buyers can’t obtain or renew required insurance, stalling...
Here is your real estate news for Tuesday, October 14th. Today’s Real Estate News (October 14th, 2025): U.S. Housing Market Enters a “Deflationary Vortex,” Analyst Warns Real estate analyst Nick Gerli of Reventure App cautions that the U.S. housing market is slipping into a “disinflation and deflationary vortex.” He notes that year-over-year home price growth is largely flat, with many states...
Here is your real estate news for Monday, October 13th. Today’s Real Estate News (October 13th, 2025): Mortgage Rates Slide Slightly, But Buyers Still WaitingFreddie Mac data shows the 30-year fixed mortgage rate ticked down to 6.30 %, from 6.34 % the prior week. Despite this modest dip, many prospective buyers remain sidelined, wary of rates still lingering above their comfort zones. Analysts suggest...
Here is your real estate news for Friday, October 10th. Today’s Real Estate News (October 10th, 2025): Investors Buying One in Three Homes New data shows that investors—both large and small—are becoming an even more dominant force in U.S. home purchases. In the second quarter of 2025, investors acquired over 345,000 homes, the highest level in at least five years. FinCEN Renews Real Estate...
Here is your real estate news for Thursday, October 9th. Today’s Real Estate News (October 9th, 2025): October 12–18 May Be the Best Time to Buy in 2025 According to Realtor.com’s seasonal analysis, the week of October 12–18 is shaping up to be the sweet spot for buyers this year. Historically, this mid-October window sees the largest increase in active listings combined with a dip in median...
Here is your real estate news for Wednesday, October 8th. Today’s Real Estate News (October 8th, 2025): FTC Antitrust Action Paused by Government Shutdown Amid Zillow / Redfin SuitThe ongoing antitrust lawsuit against Zillow and Redfin has been placed on hold, at least temporarily, due to the federal government shutdown. Court Orders Compass to Reveal Deal Documents to Zillow In legal skirmishes tied...
Here is your real estate news for Tuesday, October 7th. Today’s Real Estate News (October 7th, 2025): National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Expiry Looms, Risk for Deals in Flood ZonesThe NFIP is on the brink of expiration, unless Congress steps in quickly. If it lapses, new flood insurance policies cannot be issued, which jeopardizes home loans in FEMA-designated flood zones. New Home Sales Surge,...
Here is your real estate news for Friday, October 3rd. Today’s Real Estate News (October 3rd, 2025): Mortgage Rates Hold Mostly SteadyThe 30-year fixed mortgage rate remains around 6.327%, with modest fluctuations but no sharp moves. Meanwhile, the 5-year adjustable-rate mortgage is averaging about 7.11%. These rates, while still high from a historical perspective, are not adding fresh volatility to...