“Our phones are silent” — halt disrupts government homebuying initiatives.

"Our phones are silent" — halt disrupts government homebuying initiatives.

The ongoing government shutdown is hitting unprecedented lengths, making it the longest total shutdown in U.S. history. The effects on the housing market are becoming increasingly severe. In rural Oklahoma, real estate agent Christina discusses the challenges. “About 80 percent of our mortgages are USDA or HUD-184. We’re already starting to feel the effects. Two […]