A government shutdown may pause NFIP renewals, FHA loans and other real estate activity. NAR called on Congress to prevent the disruption.

The average rate on 30-year mortgages rose to 6.72% from 6.6%. Borrowing costs on 15-year fixed-rate mortgages rose to 5.92% from 5.84% last week.

Florida Realtors Chief Economist: Nov. saw a post-hurricane rebound for new listings, new pending sales. New listings, single-family up 7.2%; condos, up 5.4%.

Incoming Florida Realtors President Weisheyer said his career has been shaped by a focus on making a positive impact, among other key leadership principles.