We have seen a busy and active market right up into mid September. This article is pretty accurate. However, over the past couple of weeks the market really quieted down; that government shut-down put a damper on things! Although it looks like we finally have an agreement, it will likely take a few weeks for people to regain their confidence.
The silver lining? Interest rates have drifted lower. That's always nice to see.
Cheers!
Boyd