Real Estate News 11/14/2025

Today’s News Synopsis:

In The News:

NAR – “Federal Housing Programs to Resume Following Government Spending Deal“ (11-13-25)

“Federal housing programs will be back online after President Trump signed a bill to end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.”

Realtor.com – “Top 10 States Where People Work the Most Hours” (11-05-2025)

“The BLS sifted through the hours worked for each state in 2024, and Realtor.com ranked states by the average weekly hours. BLS data reveals Louisiana residents worked the longest hours with a monthly average of 146 hours, or an average of 36.5 hours a week. The average weekly earnings there for 2024 were $1,047.55.”

ScotsmanGuide – “Trump admin challenges legality of CFPB funding” (11-11-25)

“DOJ lawyers say the bureau cannot legally request funding from the Federal Reserve if it isn’t profitable”

NAHB – “How Employment in US Metros Has Recovered – Or Not – Post-COVID“ (11-12–25)

“The story of employment loss and recovery across U.S. metro areas underscores the uneven geography of the COVID-19 economy. The resilience of local economies has since reshaped the post-pandemic landscape, revealing not only where recovery has taken root but also where it remains incomplete.

NAR – “The Fed Is Increasingly Torn Over a December Rate Cut” (11-11-2025)

“As data went dark, inflation hawks pushed to pause rate cuts at a contentious October meeting. The divide might not end soon.”