A government shutdown seems likely — will it affect real estate?
The industry might not feel a direct impact, but a shutdown could intensify economic concerns that have slowed market activity for months. Plus: Fed, FHFA news.
September 26, 2025
Meghan Roos
Editor
Meghan is a Southern California-based writer and editor with a background in breaking news, sports and entertainment coverage. She led a team at Women's Running magazine, worked as a digital producer at a San Diego-based television news station and covered multiple content areas as a reporter at Newsweek. In her free time, Meghan enjoys running, attending concerts and playing with her incredibly sassy dachshund.
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- Rocket CEO’s vision: Stop consumers from getting ‘screwed over’Varun Krishna said he and Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman share “a common bond” in their goals for the future of homeownership. “We can do a lot together.”September 19, 2025
- MoxiWorks continues to fortify its executive teamReal estate marketing and tech veteran Kim Koraca has been named chief marketing officer as the proptech eyes growth and "competitive differentiation."September 18, 2025
- Opendoor co-founder floats idea of cutting staff by 85%“There’s no way you need 1,400 employees,” Co-founder and newly appointed board member Keith Rabois told CNBC, adding, “we’re going to return to our roots.”September 12, 2025
- Opendoor names new CEO: ‘The right leader for the AI era’Kaz Nejatian, the former COO at Shopify, fills the vacancy left by ex-CEO Carrie Wheeler, while Opendoor's co-founders return as board members.September 10, 2025
- Judge temporarily stops Trump from firing Fed governorPlus, the BLS makes a significant downward revision to jobs numbers, and the president’s nominee to replace an ex-Fed official advances to a Senate vote.September 10, 2025
- ‘Playmakers:’ How eXp’s CEO scaled up after he ‘lost everything’Watch the conversation as Leo Pareja explains how to be a “brilliant leader” and shares other strategies younger agents can adopt to fast-track their career.September 10, 2025
- The ‘formula’ for team success — starting with who to hireReal estate is now a “skills-based market,” and teams must lean into specialization and rigorous execution to get ahead, says strategist and coach Verl Workman.September 9, 2025
- Fed nominee grilled over Trump ties; Fannie, Freddie IPO plan pushedPlus, Trump signs trigger leads bill; DOJ investigates mortgage fraud claims linked to a Fed governor; advocacy groups call for a vote on key housing bill.September 5, 2025
- Fed rate cut ‘almost certain’ after ‘disappointing’ jobs reportThe U.S. economy added 22,000 new jobs in August — less than a third of what was expected — causing mortgage rates to plummet as real estate stocks climbed.September 5, 2025
- In DC: Drama at the Fed as official fired by Trump sues to stayPlus, the FHFA approves Rocket’s acquisition of Mr. Cooper; the CFPB proposes new terminology around consumer risk, narrowing its supervision of nonbanks.August 29, 2025
- Fed governor fired by Trump fights back: ‘I will not resign’A lawyer representing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook said her termination “lacks any factual or legal basis.” She intends to sue to retain her position.August 26, 2025
- ‘Unfiltered’: Why agents should lean into ‘provocative marketing’Watch the conversation as HomeStack CEO Will Grewal offers advice for agents facing a tech-dominated future. One tip? “Be bold” when sharing your value props.August 25, 2025
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- Controversial CFPB layoffs get greenlight from appeals courtA block on mass CFPB staff cuts is overturned. Meanwhile, Fannie Mae faces a defamation lawsuit, and a top Fed official pushes for three rate cuts this year.August 15, 2025
- ‘Playmakers’: Glenn Kelman on breaking boundaries, moving fastWatch the conversation as Redfin’s CEO explains what his brokerage and Rocket do “better than anybody else” — and what lies ahead for his career.August 15, 2025
