Real Estate News 10/24/2025

Today’s News Synopsis:

In The News:

MortgagePoint – “Distressed Property Volume Climbs as Investor Demand Softens“ (10-23-25)

“Real estate leaders are racing to understand the impact of AI’s entry into the MLS space, raising new questions about security and data control.”

Scotsmanguide – “Regional trends emerge in nonconventional mortgage financing” (10-21-2025)

“38% of new-home sales across Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Arkansas used nonconventional financing in 2024”

Realtor.com – “Detroit Motors to the Top of New Luxury Housing Market Ranking—Here’s How Its Fortune Has Changed” (10-20-25)

“The Motor City is getting a new reputation and it’s an expensive one. Detroit tops the list of luxury markets, according to a new Wall Street Journal/Realtor.com® Emerging Housing Market Index report.”

NAHB – “NAHB Recommends Permitting Improvements to EPA and Corps“ (10-22-25)

“On Oct. 16, NAHB met with political leadership from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (the Corps) to discuss the agencies’ regulatory priorities for 2026 and beyond.”

NAR – “Government Shutdown Update: State of Play Three Weeks In” (10-21-2025)

“As the federal government shutdown enters its third week, hundreds of thousands of real estate buyers, sellers and renters—already facing affordability and supply challenges—could be feeling the effects. Congress remains deadlocked over a stopgap funding bill that would fund the government through Nov. 21.”