A roundup of resources to bring you up to speed on the impact the federal shutdown is having on your industry:

NAR: Lower rates, but bigger challenges — NAR has a great run-down on impacts for REALTORS® today. The rates may be sliding, but getting some loans through could be delayed.

LA Times: IRS documents unobtainable during shutdown — “If the political standoff lasts for weeks, it could stall sales because lenders can’t use IRS documents to confirm borrower qualifications. The impasse could also threaten loans backed by agencies such as the Federal Housing Administration.”