A federal shutdown’s ripple effect hits commercial real estate hard, reports Diana Olick. Beyond stalled residential deals, expect delayed permits, frozen HUD financing, and investor jitters, especially in retail, hospitality, and federal lease markets. Risk premiums rise, projects pause, and construction slows, amplifying uncertainty across CRE. Full story: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/10/08/government-shutdown-commercial-real-estate.html #DianaOlick #governmentshutdown #commercialrealestate #CRE #investorconfidence #marketuncertainty #construction #federalleases #realestatefinance