With no end in sight to the shutdown — which began in December and hinges on political leaders disagreement over funding for a border wall — Realtors say the dire affects are seeping into more and more corners of the industry.

The program stands in stark contrast to the way most loans work, which typically require a borrower to have a contract already in place before they can lock an interest rate.

The house where legendary singer Frank Sinatra used to entertain some of Hollywood’s biggest names, and Marilyn Monroe reportedly spent time living in the guest house, is back on the market.

The week’s top real estate industry stories, plus speaker previews of Inman Connect New York.