Real Estate News 09/08/2025

Today’s News Synopsis:

In The News:

MortgagePoint – “Property Insurance Costs Hammer Housing Affordability“ (09-08-25)

“ICE Mortgage Technology has released its September 2025 ICE Mortgage Monitor Report, highlighting the continued surge in property insurance costs and its growing impact on overall mortgage affordability.”

YahooFinance – “Trump tariffs live updates: Bessent warns of massive refunds if Supreme Court rules against tariffs” (09-09-2025)

“The US Treasury Department would have to give rebates if the Supreme Court decides that President Trump’s “reciprocal” tariffs went beyond his authority, Secretary Scott Bessent said Sunday.”

Inman – “These 10 real estate markets have lost $233B in value since 2024“ (09-08-25)

“Home values still remain far above what they were before the pandemic sent home prices soaring across the US, despite recent declines in markets across the country”

ScotsmanGuide – “Flood insurance coverage gaps present billion-dollar blind spot ‘lenders must recognize’“ (09-03-25)

“Insurance cost burden continues to outpace rise in principal and interest for homeowners across the U.S.”

NAR – “August 2025 Commercial Real Estate Market Insights” (09-03-2025)

“In July 2025, the Federal Reserve held its benchmark rate at 4.5% for the fifth consecutive meeting, holding steady after last year’s cuts. Inflation was virtually unchanged at 2.7%, remaining above the Fed’s 2% goal. ”