I really like to help people. I enjoy helping others feel better. I think that is one of the things that makes me a realtor worth referring. Last time I wrote about some good news in all of the doom and gloom that is happening right now. I received an outpouring of positive feedback. I thought I would continue that trend. If you were hoping for market news I can tell you that as well at the end.
First, here are links to a lot of good people doing good things (Warning, there could be some language in here. It is all feel good news.):
https://cheezburger.com/11032837/feel-good-posts-because-we-know-you-need-em
https://cheezburger.com/10978565/twenty-wholesome-memes-to-lift-those-spirits-up
https://www.cracked.com/pictofacts-1650-heroic-celebrity-moves-that-are-what-we-need-right-now/
https://www.cracked.com/pictofacts-1643-tell-us-now-what-makes-you-hopeful-humanity/
https://www.cracked.com/pictofacts-1642-tell-us-now-what-has-been-your-source-inspiration/
Here are two links to a doctor answering questions about COVID-19 that I did not know I even had, and yet still made me feel better:
My final link will be to a podcast with Jack Kornfield. He has been studying mindfulness for at least four decades and he is discussing how to feel better in the time of COVID-19. This is two hours long and I found it really helpful. You can also listen to it on any app which allows you to listen to podcasts:
Finally, some news on central Iowa’s real estate market. It still exists! I personally have put together four deals since everything started with COVID-19. Yesterday (Tuesday, March 31st) there were 68 new listings on the market, 60 deals put under contract, and 48 closings. Those numbers are for a Tuesday. And those numbers have been steady over the last few weeks.
In fact, numbers are up over this time last year. In March, 2019 there were 3,280 homes for sale. In March, 2020 there were 3,447 homes for sale.
The big difference between now and the crash of 2008 is that banks are still lending. In fact, if you have a mortgage of any type, I would highly recommend looking at what refinancing can do for you with how low rates are. The same goes if you are looking to buy. I want to take a lot more precautions in the showing of homes. I still want to show you homes. Rates might never be this low again.
I love doing what I do. I love looking at the market, and I love building relationships with the people that I get to help. Let me know how I can help you. Call me today. You can reach me at 515.639.0047 or RyanLynch@KW.com. I am good at what I do, and I want to help you.
~Ryan Lynch
