Real Estate News 09/30/2025

Today’s News Synopsis:

In The News:

NAR – “NAR Mobilizes to Extend National Flood Insurance Program“ (09-30-25)

“NAR’s Federal Political Coordinators carry NAR’s call for NFIP reauthorization to every member of Congress.”

Yahoo Finance – “US job openings increase moderately in August; hiring declines” (09-30-2025)

“U.S. job openings increased marginally in August while hiring declined, consistent with softening labor market conditions that could allow the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates again next month despite resilient consumer spending.”

ScotsmanGuide – “Investor-owned homes surge as brokers pivot to nonconforming loans“ (09-29-25)

“With conforming volumes down, DSCR and other investor products shine brighter”

USA Today – “Federal Reserve cuts interest rates: What’s next for credit cards, auto loans, mortgages“ (09-24-25)

“Many consumers have been on the sidelines lately waiting for interest rates to drop before buying a car, according to Edmunds.”

MortgagePoint – “FTC Sues Zillow and Redfin Over Violation of Antitrust Laws” (09-30-2025)

“The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a lawsuit against both Zillow and Redfin over an agreement that eliminates Redfin as a competitor in the market for placing advertising of rental housing on internet listing services (ILSs). ”