A March like no other on record. There are few times in life that a turning point is as poignant as the one we are currently experiencing. What had been a swift start to 2020 with a strong economy and positive job growth, low unemployment and a healthy (unhealthy?) dose of politics has turned into a national and worldwide crisis. The coronavirus that started in China has now made its way around the world infecting over 170 countries and claimed over 41,000 deaths world wide.
Hundreds of thousands of individuals are out of work as sheltering in place is mandatory for some states and regions while other areas are practicing social distancing in a full on effort to flatten the curve of this epic virus.
At this point, I and many others are working hard to keep daily work and life activities as normal as possible and for me that includes continuing to watch the central Iowa real estate market and report on changes that have happened this month of March.
My mission is to keep the communication channels open and continue to look for any signs of how this crucial part of the local and state economy is being affected. There will undoubtedly be bad news and good news in the coming weeks and my hope is that the good news outweighs the bad and that I am able to shine a light on every positive sign that occurs.
Stay Healthy – Stay Informed – Maintain Social Distancing and refer to this website Coronavirus.gov for information about how to prepare and protect yourself and what to do if you think you are sick.
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~Les Sulgrove, Vice President
VIA Group REALTORS
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