Buyers are stepping back in as mortgage rates drop—nudging home sales higher, according to new data from the National Association of REALTORS®.

Bank repossession of homes has increased 33% from a year ago while foreclosure filings are up 17%, a new ATTOM report finds.

Mortgage rates are holding relatively steady around the lowest levels of the year, but buyers still aren’t committing as other economic concerns persist.

The overall impact on real estate is expected to be minimal at first. But economists say a lengthy shutdown would hinder the already sluggish market.

CB and its affiliates also added agents in Miami and Manhattan. Plus, Compass welcomes a builder-turned-agent in NY; Iron Valley launches on the West Coast.