Real Estate News 10/08/2025

Today’s News Synopsis:

In The News:

NAR – “Where Are Buyers Paying Cash for Homes?“ (10-07-25)

“From Florida to Louisiana, over half of home sales are cash deals as buyers dodge high mortgage rates and compete in tight markets. ”

CNBC – “What the government shutdown means for commercial real estate” (10-08-2025)

“The impact of a government shutdown on commercial real estate, while not quite as immediate, is far-reaching.”

NAHB – “How Do Median Square-Foot Prices Differ by Region?“ (10-08-25)

“Median square-foot prices for new single-family detached (SFD) homes started in 2024 grew modestly, according to NAHB’s analysis of the latest Survey of Construction (SOC) data”

MPA Mag – “Good news for homebuyers as affordability hits 2.5-year high“ (10-06-25)

“Easing rates and tight inventory bring rare relief for buyers and new challenges for lenders”

Realtor.com – “Cash Is King: Trends in All-Cash Home Sales” (10-07-2025)

“Roughly one-third (32.8%) of homes sold in the first half of 2025 were paid for in all cash, down slightly (-0.6%) compared to the first half of 2024, but well above pre-pandemic levels. Cash sales share peaked in 2012 at 35.4%.”