Impacts of the Government Shutdown: Economic Data Delays, Fannie & Freddie, and Real Estate

The U.S. government shutdown on October 1st, and the timing could shake markets. In this episode of Real Estate News for Investors, Kathy Fettke explains how delayed jobs data may cloud the Fed’s next move, why Fannie and Freddie loans are still being processed, and how travel, SNAP, and military pay could be disrupted. Learn what this means for real estate investors and where to focus in uncertain times.

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SOURCES:

• https://www.investopedia.com/government-shutdown-starts-as-deadline-passes-without-deal-11821801?utm_source=chatgpt.com
• https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/10/01/government-shutdown-affects-agencies-closed-open/
• https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/government-shutdown-2025-air-travel-social-security-impact-rcna234594#:~:text=The%20federal%20government,For%20%22Senior%20Drivers%22
• https://www.cnbc.com/2025/10/01/how-a-us-government-shutdown-could-impact-global-markets.html