How has COVID-19 changed housing markets around the U.S.? Should you move forward with your plans to buy or sell? What opportunities and risks do renters, buyers, and sellers now face? Each week during the coronavirus pandemic, we’ll provide updates on the latest housing data, policy changes, and personal financial considerations. This week, we start with a focus on legislation aimed at helping renters and homeowners, then review the current status of mortgage standards and application volume.
Please feel free to reach out to us with comments and questions!
Kevin Mahoney, CFP®: @bykevinmahoney or kevin@illumintfc.com
Realtor® Alison Scimeca: @alirun9 or alison@compass.com
Answers to the Most Commonly Googled Real Estate Questions (Ep. 65)
Assistance Animals: Your Rights as a Renter or Landlord with Guest Abby Volin (Ep.64)
Everything You Need to Know About VA Loans with Guest Brandon Frye (Ep. 63)
Writing Love Letters When Offering on a Home with Guest Karen Ringo (Ep. 62)
How to Write and Win When Competing with Multiple Offers with Guest Michael Fowler (Ep. 61)
The Rental Market and Rental Trends in DC with Guest Emily McDonald of Zillow (Ep. 60)
A Guide to Buying a Fixer Upper with Guest Erin Helland (Ep. 59)
Rental Style and DIY Rental Friendly Renovations with Guest Imani Keal (Ep. 58)
A New Trend: Commuting from Richmond to DC for Work with Guest Mimi Montgomery (Ep. 57)
What is a Co-op and How Does it Differ from a Condo? with Guest Jeff Morelli (Ep. 56)
Buying, Owning, and Selling Real Estate and Tax Implications with Guest Ted Phillips (Ep. 55)
Real Estate Investing and Midterm Term Rentals (MTRs) with Guest Zeona McIntyre (Ep. 54)
Condo Associations and HOAs: Pros and Cons with Co-host Michael Fowler (Ep. 53)
What Happens to Real Estate When You Divorce with Guest Alex Xanttopoulos (Ep. 52)
What is Refinancing and When You Should Refi with Guest Brandon Frye (Ep. 51)
Should You Buy when Rates are High with Guest John Downs (Ep. 50)
Why You Should Hire Your Friend or Family Member as Your Realtor (EP.49)
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Should You Rent or Buy in DC, MD, and VA with Guest Rianka Dorsainvil (Ep. 48)
How to Navigate a Design / Build with Guest Sean Ruppert of OPaL (Ep. 47)
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