The federal government is still shut down — and the ripple effects could hit the housing market. In this episode, Kathy Fettke explains how the lapse of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is stalling an estimated 1,300 home sales per day in flood-prone areas. You’ll hear why new flood insurance policies can’t be issued during the shutdown, what it means for buyers and sellers in coastal markets, and how lawmakers are responding.
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SOURCE: https://www.politico.com/news/2025/09/30/why-a-shutdown-looms-over-the-housing-market-00586923
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