
The Government Shutdown and Commercial Real Estate
- October 15, 2025
As of midnight Tuesday, the federal government has been closed for two weeks, with few signs pointing to a quick resolution or change in the political dynamics that led to the current impasse. A federal government shutdown of short duration is perceived by many outside of the nation’s capital as more of a political show than anything else. But the longer a shutdown lasts, the more the impact is felt by businesses and the public, including in the commercial real estate industry.