by Annie Dameworth | Nov 13, 2025 | Industry News
The U.S. government is set to reopen after the 43-day shutdown, the longest in U.S. history. President Donald Trump signed a government funding bill after the House passed the measure on a vote of 222-209. The shutdown caused financial stress for federal workers who...
by Annie Dameworth | Nov 10, 2025 | Industry News
Consumer sentiment dropped to a near-record low amid government shutdown concerns, according to the University of Michigan’s consumer-sentiment index. The index reported a reading of 50.3 in November, down from 53.6 in October and down 29.9% year over year. This...
by Annie Dameworth | Oct 2, 2025 | Industry News
The U.S. government implemented a shutdown at 12:01 a.m. on Oct. 1, 2025, after failed attempts to reach an agreement to extend government funding. Here’s how the shutdown will affect housing and homebuilders. According to the National Association of Home Builders...