Real Estate News 10/17/2025

Today’s News Synopsis:

In The News:

NAHB – “3 Hurdles to Building Accessory Dwelling Units“ (10-15-25)

“Whether they’re called granny flats, backyard bungalows, or guest cottages, accessory dwelling units (ADUs) are a growing trend in the residential sector and aim to help ease the nation’s housing shortage and affordability issues.”

MPA Mag – “$1.6bn in daily sales at risk during shutdown of flood insurance program” (10-14-2025)

“The report paints a grim picture of the potential impact on the mortgage market”

CNBC – “Millions of student loan borrowers at risk of default as late payments climb” (10-15-25)

“A large number of student loan borrowers have not made payments on their loans since fall 2024, when the post-pandemic relief period for past-due borrowers officially ended, according to the Congressional Research Service.”

Yahoo Finance  – “Why odds are increasing that the government shutdown could last into November“ (10-16-25)

“A telling indicator of where the current government shutdown stands can be found in a word that is increasingly being uttered across various forums in Washington: November.”

Redfin News – “New Listings Creep Up As Would-Be Homebuyers Back Off, Haunted By High Prices and Economic Unease” (10-16-2025)

“Even though mortgage rates are sitting near their lowest level in a year, house hunters are spooked by stubbornly high home prices and jitters about a possible recession and the government shutdown. ”