#Real Estate COVID-19

[nando161mando]

[red-woods]

hey half of us went into psychosis - like half of our generation . so , it turns out we're not alone , we absolutely dont need to feel ashamed , and hopefully in the future because of our bigger numbers : all stigmatized mental health havers can move towards acceptance and easier access to care / rights together .

we had a plague that made us see through the veil of reality to the horrors or wonders that lay beyond so , lets not forget our siblings sisters and brothers with stigmatized personality disorders , stigmatized illnesses , and stigmatized disabilities .

im talking aspd , bpd , npd , and EVERYONE on the schizospectrum too .

my posts never get seen and im never on here but if u see this one its important mostly bc i want other people to know theyre not alone and they dont have to feel ashamed for their brain slipping on a banana peel

[therealtorasia]

Rising Economy of Vietnam – Asia’s Next Powerhouse?

From its war-torn past, Vietnam has transformed into a leading Southeast Asian market, experiencing impressive growth rates of 6-7% per year over the last decade. This significant upward trend is reflected in the tripling of its per capita income over the past twenty years. Currently recognized as a frontier market by MSCI, the Vietnamese government aims to elevate the country’s status to an…

[rahuljindalrealtor]

Impact of COVID-19 on Real Estate Trends and Preferences

Introduction:

The COVID-19 pandemic has been a catalyst for change in various aspects of our lives, and the real estate sector is no exception. From shifting preferences in housing to altering investment strategies, the impact of the pandemic on real estate trends and preferences has been profound. As the world adapts to the "new normal," it is crucial to understand how this crisis has reshaped the dynamics of the real estate market.

Remote Work and Home Preferences:

One of the most significant impacts of the pandemic on real estate has been the rise of remote work. With companies embracing telecommuting, many individuals and families have reevaluated their housing needs. Suburban areas and smaller cities have witnessed increased demand as people seek larger homes with dedicated office spaces and outdoor amenities. The desire for more space and privacy has led to a surge in demand for single-family homes, townhouses, and properties with spacious yards.

Urban Revitalization Challenges:

While suburban and rural areas have experienced a surge in demand, urban centers have faced challenges. The appeal of city living, characterized by proximity to amenities and cultural attractions, has been overshadowed by concerns about density and public health. As a result, some urban dwellers have opted to relocate to less densely populated areas, leading to a slowdown in urban real estate markets. However, as vaccination rates increase and restrictions ease, urban areas may experience a resurgence in demand, albeit with a renewed focus on health and safety measures.

Shifts in Commercial Real Estate:

The pandemic has also reshaped the commercial real estate landscape. With remote work becoming the norm for many businesses, the demand for office space has decreased significantly. Companies are reevaluating their office space requirements, with some opting for smaller footprints or flexible lease arrangements. Additionally, the retail sector has faced challenges as online shopping continues to gain traction, leading to vacancies in malls and commercial centers. However, there are opportunities for adaptive reuse as vacant retail spaces are repurposed for logistics, healthcare, or residential purposes.

Impact on Investment Strategies:

Investors in the real estate market have had to adapt to the changing landscape brought about by the pandemic. Traditional investment strategies may no longer be viable in the face of uncertainty and volatility. As a result, there has been growing interest in alternative real estate investments such as industrial properties, data centers, and healthcare facilities. These sectors have demonstrated resilience during the pandemic and offer attractive risk-adjusted returns.

Technology and Innovation:

The pandemic has accelerated the adoption of technology in the real estate industry. Virtual tours, digital transactions, and remote property management tools have become essential tools for buyers, sellers, and agents alike. Moreover, advancements in proptech and smart home technology have become increasingly relevant as homeowners prioritize convenience, comfort, and sustainability.

If you have any enquiries visit the below links

Home for Sale in Caledon

Homes For Sale In Brampton, Ontario

Homes for Sale in Mississauga

[headlinehorizon]

Navigating the Changing Landscape of Commercial Real Estate: The Impact of COVID-19

https://headlinehorizon.com/Business/Real%20Estate/1553

Discover how the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the commercial real estate sector, leading to bankruptcies, vacancies, and shifting dynamics between landlords and tenants. Find out how forward-thinking landlords are adapting to meet the changing needs of tenants and create remarkable office experiences.

[mfi-miami]

CFPB Reports Show Covid Mortgage Forbearances Are Current

CFPB Reports Show Data That Most Pandemic Mortgage Forbearances Prior To March 2021 Are Current Or Are Closed CFPB Reports shows good news for homeowners with mortgage forbearance in March 2021. Homeowner in forbearance were either current or had their forbearance closed as of March 2023. The CFPB Office of Research released data confirming the information. Congress passed the CARES Act in…

[gtainspectors]

Best Practices for Property Inspection Management in a COVID-19 World

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on every aspect of our lives, including property inspection management. The pandemic has changed the way people work, live, and interact, and has led to a greater need for safety and hygiene. Property inspection management has become even more important, as people want to ensure that the properties they buy or rent are safe and free from any defects.

In this blog, we will discuss the best practices for property inspection management in a COVID-19 world, with a particular focus on the role of property snagging companies and snagging and property inspection services.

1.Conduct Remote Inspections

One of the best practices for property inspection management in a COVID-19 world is to conduct remote inspections whenever possible. Remote inspections can be done through video calls, which can save time and reduce the risk of exposure to the virus. Remote inspections can be used to identify any major defects or issues, which can be further investigated in person.

2.Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

If you need to conduct an in-person inspection, it is essential to use personal protective equipment (PPE). This includes wearing a mask, gloves, and shoe covers. You should also carry hand sanitizers and disinfectant wipes to maintain hygiene and minimize the risk of transmission.

3.Maintain Social Distancing

Social distancing is crucial to prevent the spread of the virus. It is important to maintain a safe distance of at least 6 feet from others during property inspections. This can be challenging in certain situations, such as when inspecting smaller properties, but it is essential to ensure safety.

4.Schedule Inspections Wisely

Scheduling inspections wisely is important to minimize the risk of exposure to the virus. You should avoid scheduling inspections during peak hours, such as lunchtime or rush hour. You should also schedule inspections at a time when the property is vacant, or when the fewest number of people are present.

5.Use a Property Snagging Company

A property snagging company can help ensure that your property is free from defects and issues. They have the expertise and experience to identify any issues and can help you address them. Using a property snagging company can also reduce the need for in-person inspections, as they can conduct remote inspections and provide detailed reports.

6.Follow Local Guidelines and Regulations

It is essential to follow local guidelines and regulations when conducting property inspections. Different areas may have different rules and regulations regarding property inspections, and it is important to stay up to date with any changes. This can help ensure that you are following best practices and minimizing the risk of exposure to the virus.

In conclusion, property inspection management has become even more critical in a COVID-19 world. By following these best practices, you can help ensure that your property inspections are conducted safely and efficiently. Using a property snagging company and snagging and property inspection services can also help you identify and address any issues or defects, while reducing the need for in-person inspections. Stay safe and healthy!

[reportwire]

Chinese planners promise 12 million jobs, economic rebound

BEIJING — Chinese economic officials expressed confidence Monday they can meet this year’s growth target of “around 5%” by generating 12 million new jobs and encouraging consumer spending following the end of anti-virus controls that kept millions of people at home. The Cabinet planning officials announced no details of spending or other initiatives to revive growth that slumped to 3% last year,…

[dealacres]

Safety Tips for Site Visits in COVID-19

Safety tips for site visits in Covid – 19 As Homebuyers usually don’t feel comfortable making a big purchase, like buying a house, without first seeing it physically. So, property visits are still an important part of the home buying process, even though the pandemic is still going on. Even though video tours can be helpful in the early stages of choosing a property, it is very unlikely that a deal will be made based only on the virtual experience. A potential buyer still needs to see the property before making a decision. So, as a seller, you need to be ready to set up a site visit that is safe for you and the people coming to see you. During the COVID-19 crisis, here are some useful tips and tricks you can use to get ready for a site visit.

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[amagi2000]

The Drunken Liar is a Filthy Crook.

[cheriladycl01]

The Deeper Connection - Zhou Guanyu x ChildhoodBestfriend! Reader

Plot: You made friends with Zhou when he first came to the UK to pursue his driving career, and you were like two pee's in a pod. When he reaches F1 and life gets busy for the both of you he finds solitude in your childhood hideout.

A/N: I haven't been that active lately with finals coming up, however I'm still trying to post regularly!

You'd grown up in Sheffield all your life, you lived in a very nice home and came from a pretty well off family. With a dad in oversea real estate and your mum as a business owner and entrepreneur in the UK you wouldn't ever have to ask for anything twice.

The trouble was that you tried out so many hobbies and none of them really tended to stick.

Ballet when you were at three, didn't work with zero hand to eye coordination.

Horse-riding when you were five, didn't work after you got bored with how slowly you were being taught to ride.

Acting school when you were seven, didn't work when you were bullied for only being there because of mummy and daddies money. This completely made you loose your passion for it.

Swimming when you were eight, which you had to stop because of a medical condition with the cold water in the winters and your body temperature not mixing well.

Space camp when you were nine, didn't work because you were bored where you already knew everything they talked to you about because it was a special interest of yours.

Pottery when you were ten, whenever something broke you got really disappointed and sad with yourself and eventually it became something you only did every now and then to avoid burnout.

Gymnastics when you were eleven, didn't work after getting bored within the first weeks and it taking up too much time.

You were 12 when you met Zhou Guanyu, he moved into a house down your road in the gated woodland community of large and wealthy farm homes and mansions.

You guys became close almost straight away, you'd spend every night in the treehouse that his dad built him when they first moved in. But he wasn't always around, some weekends you'd knock on his door and no-one but the maid would answer explaining that the family weren't around.

She'd let you into the house, where you'd wait for him in either his bedroom or out in the treehouse. Sometimes he wouldn't come back until 10pm, and you'd be curled up on his beanbag in his room, asleep and his parents would have to call yours suggesting yet another sleepover.

After 3 years of knowing him, you found out where he'd been going and why he was home schooled just like you. He would kart, but now he'd got into Italian Formula 4 and he wouldn't be home as much.

You'd cried begging him not to go, Zhou really was your only friend and even though it had only been three years of friendship you'd attached yourself to him insanely quickly.

Not that he minded of course.

Your managed to go see one race with him, it was in Monza and he'd won it all. And that weekend he asked you to be his girlfriend. You of course said yes, as a two giddy sixteen year olds and went on from there.

The distance got easier when he was in the European Formula 3 championship in 2016. You being 17 weren't actually allowed to make your own choices yet, but the minute you turned 18, 5 months after Zhou, you were following him around to each race.

At this stage taking a gap year before you were due to go to university was better for you, and Zhou. In 2018, he got the news he'd be going to Formula 2 for the 2019 and you'd been accepted to Oxford.

For that first year you made it work. You visited him at races when you had breaks from university and he would come stay with you in your small uni accommodation in the off season or when he had longer breaks into between races.

But when 2020 rolled around, and you were forced to be separated by the growth of COVID-19 your relationship fizzled out. You pushed and pushed trying to keep the sparks there but one day, Zhou phoned you explaining that he couldn't do it anymore.

You'd cried so much that day, and you'd never felt more alone. The only place you thought to go that was safe was the tree house, you could get there through the side gate and you knew Zhou's parents were in China on business only leaving the maid there.

So that's what you did, you laid there curled up in a blanket Zhou brought you, crying until it got darked and you started to scare yourself looking into the dark woods.

When you were younger and you thought you heard or saw something in the woods, Zhou would hold you close explaining to you it was just your imagination and you'd immediately feel a sense of calm wash over you.

You left the treehouse that night getting on the last train you could think off back to Oxford.

Zhou continued in F2 in 2021, but got progressively more busy when competing in a small stint of the Winter F3 Asian Championship, of course you kept up to date with him.

You loved the boy and you didn't ever think you'd stop.

When the announcement of his promotion into F1 happened you cried happy and sad tears. Happy he'd achieved his dream, but ultimately sad he was in the big leagues now and he would definitely have no time for you.

He had a phenomenal first year and you watched every single race, even getting up at absurd hours to watch him. You cheered him on all the time and would get anxious whenever you had to stop or DNF.

Silverstone with the Russell incident was the worst. You parents had to hold you tightly as you cried seeing just how bad the crash was. Seeing George run over to his flipped over car that he couldn't get out of and a red flag being called.

You ran out the house going straight to the treehouse. His parents watched as the 22 year old climbed up the old rickety ladder, bag in hand and red bloodshot eyes.

They knew you'd seen his crash and you wanted some space.

What did shock them was the fact that you consistently came back every night for a few weeks.

It was a warmer night and you still had your blanket but there wasn't a need for a hoodie when you first came out. You were just laying there on the wooden planks looking out of the little skylight in the breaking wooden roof at the stars.

"Hey" a voice says softly making you turn to the ladder.

"Zhou?!" you explain sitting up quickly looking at him. Not that you hadn't seen him on Instagram or in his post race interviews but he'd grown into his face. He was as handsome as ever.

"Mmmmm" he sighs, almost in a grunt sort of way. He comes next to you and lays down, not coming to close scared that you'll leave if he pushes to close.

"Your star is up there tonight" he says raising his hand and pointing to the brightest star between the tree line. He'd named it your star when you'd spend the first night out here.

"How's it been, travelling round the world?" you ask softly turning to look at him, laying on your side. He turns onto his as well to also look at you.

"Lonely" he whispers with a sigh, pushing some of you hair behind your ear making you hold you breath as his fingers brush along the side of you face and down to your lips before recoiling his hand back.

"But your so busy and round people all the time!" you argue confused as to why he would ever feel lonely.

"I think sometimes even though I'm surrounded by people, they aren't people that get me... you know?" he asks turning onto his back, looking up at the sky.

"I think i feel the opposite" you laugh.

"What do you mean?" he asks, his gaze not wavering from the sky.

"I feel like i have absolutely no-one around me, but everyone i do bump into can see right through me" you sigh, having struggled at work recently as a graduate and new employee, working from home.

"Seems like we both are out of our comfort zones then" he offers with a sigh.

"Mmmmm i did have my comfort zone at one point" you say, it came out pointedly which you didn't intend.

"Yeah?" he asks, looking over at you again.

"Yeah it was you. I don't think I've ever experienced a connection like I have... had with you" you sigh.

"Had, you don't feel that way anymore?" he asks with a sad frown, that makes a frown of you own appear.

"You broke up with me in one of the loneliest periods in my life, It's always just been you Zhou, I've never had anyone else and then you were just gone ... I- you broke me and took a part with you" you sniffle, not sure how else to describe the heartbreak you were feeling.

Some people had their heart broken, where it would splinter all over and someone would come along and patch it back up until it healed.

Some people had their heart broken, where it would completely shatter and all the pieces are spread out and someone has to come along and pick up all of those pieces and puzzle them back together.

Some people have their heart broken, where it again completely shatters but the culprit takes a piece of that heart with them so that if theirs a time when someone else does come around and fix it it's never fully fixed, beating but never full.

And Zhou had that piece of your heart and no-one had put back the remaining parts of your heart, you'd gradually started to do it yourself but it was proving to be a long process.

"I-" he starts but chokes on his words.

"I think, I'll always love you Zhou Guanyu..." you whisper sitting up, your hair loosely falling over your shoulder.

"I know I'll always love you. And I want to take back everything I did! I need you in my life!" he says looking over you, making you look down.

"You cant take it back Zhou..." you start before looking up seeing his teary expression. "But i think we could start again. I don't want my heart back, it's yours to take... all of it forever. Your only going to be it!" you smile, knowing this was your chance to have him back.

He was your soulmate you were sure of it.

He leans up and pulls you into a kiss.

"I promise from here on out, I'll never leave you again again!"

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[nightpool]

In 2013, Weinstein pleaded guilty to running a $200 million real estate Ponzi scheme. In 2012 and 2013, while he was out on bail for that Ponzi scheme, he did another financial scam involving “purported sales of pre-IPO Facebook shares and Florida real estate”; he pleaded guilty to that one in 2014. He was sentenced to a total of 24 years in prison for all of this, but in January 2021 President Donald Trump commuted his sentence and let him out of prison. I don’t know why Trump let him out, but possibly he admired Weinstein’s moxie and sense of humor and wanted to see what else he’d get up to.

That faith in him was richly rewarded yesterday, when Weinstein was charged by the US Securities and Exchange Commission and federal prosecutors in New Jersey with doing a new Ponzi scheme in the two years since he left prison. Pre-IPO Facebook shares were very much the current thing in 2012, before Facebook went public, but in 2021 through 2023 the things were apparently:

» “In or around late 2021, Optimus [one of Weinstein’s companies] started raising money directly from a small number of investors to finance purported transactions related to COVID-19 medical supplies.”

» “In or around May 2022, WEINSTEIN (posing as Mike Konig) asked CC-1 and CC-2 [two unnamed alleged co-conspirators] to raise money from investors to finance the purchase and delivery of three million first-aid kits (‘FAKs’) to USAID to be distributed to the people of Ukraine during the Russia-Ukraine war (the ‘FAK deal’).”

» “In or around May 2022, WEINSTEIN (posing as Mike Konig), asked CC-1 and CC-2 to raise additional money to finance Company-1’s purchase of 100 million N95 masks (the ‘N95 Mask deal’).”

» “Similarly, in or around early August 2022, WEINSTEIN (posing as Mike Konig) asked CC-1 and CC-2 to raise money to finance the purchase of approximately 29 shipping containers of baby formula from [alleged co-conspirator Alaa Mohamed] HATTAB’s company, Hattab Global, in order to capitalize on supply chain issues which had created a shortage in baby formula (the ‘Formula deal’).”

Just pick a thing in the news, and he was allegedly pretending to supply it. Of course prosecutors say he was not actually doing any of these things and was instead stealing the money

– Baby-Formula Ponzi Schemer Does This a Lot, Money Stuff

[azspot]

Springfield, like many similar cities, had been suffering from a declining population and economic stagnation when it joined a number of other Rust Belt cities in an effort to actively recruit immigrants to settle there. The town fathers may not have had 12,000 Haitians in mind, but that is what they got—and the results were pretty good: Contrary to the rhetoric you hear from Vance et al., employment went up, not down—and wages went up, too. In fact, Springfield handily outperformed nearby Dayton—and the country as a whole—in wage growth coming out of the COVID-19 downturn. And where population is increasing and wages are rising, some things—notably housing—will typically get more expensive. The Haitian newcomers, who are in the main legal immigrants under “Temporary Protected Status,” do use a lot of social services—those who are eligible have made heavy use of programs such as Medicaid—but they also work a lot of hours and put a lot of money into real estate, buying houses and commercial properties to start businesses of their own.

The Exotic Cat-Eaters of Springfield, Ohio

[zarisoreal]

Headcanons that I have of the gods in the Percy Jackson universe

Themis (goddess of justice) - basically children and like those blessed by her are like living lie detectors but they can only tell if it is a lie if they hear the person say it (like to their face) and that's why they avoid political rallies 

Persephone - Those blessed by her can grow any power they want but they have a pollen allergy

 Hermes - his children and those blessed by him are like super fast like flash fast 

Khione looks like Elsa 

Athena hates the character of Spiderman and would disown her child on the spot if they decided to dress up as Spiderman during Halloween 

Hestia is the official marriage counselor for all the Olympians 

Zeus wanted to punish Hermes for writing Hamilton 

Apollo wishes it was him that wrote Hamilton 

Mr D discovered sparkling grape juice (welch sparkling grape juice) and hasn't been the same since then 

Hephaestus owns an F1 team (guess which team) and often makes bets with Ares and Hermes on which team would dominate the season 

Hades has a monopoly over most of the mines in the world 

Hermes once caught one of his children trying to steal a package he delivered, he was confused if he should be proud or angry 

Eris thrives on call of duty lobbies 

Like Apollo's children, Artemis's hunters glow in the dark but its more of a silvery white glow 

Demeter loves modern farming techniques expect pesticides 

Poseidon works with Hephaestus to create mega cruise ship, they both split 50/50 in the profits 

Ares would like gladiator fights to be a part of the Olympics but human rights 

Apollo and Aphrodite would love to be judges on Rupaul's drag race 

Hera owns a lot of real estate in New England and her side hustle is being a real estate agent but she found it too tiring so she just started a real estate company instead (idk I picture her to look like Lucy Liu) 

Hera tried to open a marriage counseling business 

Aphrodite tried to buy the Palace of versailles from Apollo 

Hermes owns serval telemarketing companies and has several ponce schemes 

During Covid 19 everyone was stressing Apollo and Asclepius (god of medicine) to make a vaccine because season 25 of The Bachelor was rumored to be delayed or canceled 

Iris is a major stake holder in most tabloids 

Jeff Bezos is just one of Hermes human forms 

Poseidon owns several resorts in Bali and the Bahamas 

[sgiandubh]

The ripple effect

So finally, it would seem the news from Hollywood are not good at all. A press release from SAG-AFTRA informs us that AMPTP/TPTB chose to drop the towel after a very long negotiation process (not a good sign, in my book), that continued even after their latest unacceptable offer, as you can read down below (https://x.com/sagaftra/status/1712368110253285730?s=20):

The mainstream media (always NYT, in this house) reported also on the studios' offer, which may or may not be helpful for understanding what exactly is at stake (https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/12/business/media/actors-strike-talks-suspended.html?searchResultPosition=2):

Now that is a very hardball, completely insolent position. I am peeling my eyes in disbelief at the idea of offering 'further protections around the use of A.I.', when it was hoped that the use of A.I. would be treated as an exception, not as future reality the industry should work 'around'. This is what really is at stake, not the almost abusive allegation of 'unbearable economic burden' (that is a mafioso pretext) an 800 million USD yearly viewership bonus would supposedly entail. The real financial impact of such a compromise solution, as disclosed by SAG-AFTRA, is negligible: 'less than 57 cents/subscriber'.

And, to make things worse, it would seem the studios deliberately lied to the press, too (it would not be the first time - we shippers know it so well, eh?):

All this circus, despite a cataclysmic impact on California's economy:

(Sourced at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/21/realestate/writers-strike-rent-ny-la.html).

And that was the situation three weeks ago, when I found this article and promptly set it aside, waiting for the right moment to share it with you. And you know the situation is serious, when news like these are to be found not in the business, but in the real estate section of the newspaper. Along with this kind of comments, likely to suggest the possibility of unrest, if things go on like this:

People living in their flats without electricity or sleeping in their cars: it would seem this strike added unwanted insult to the drastic COVID injury in this particular sector of the labor market.

But what interested me the most about this whole affair was the ripple effect on the British film industry, in an attempt to see what is next for OL's Season 8. Thankfully, I didn't have to go very far and speculate more than the NYT did itself. Oh, and before Mordor starts shouting insanities, their LHR's correspondent paper, back in September, is called 'Hollywood Strikes Send a Chill Through Britain’s Film Industry' (https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/19/business/hollywood-strikes-uk-filmmaking-industry.html):

Despite my unflappable optimism, I have to say that doesn't sound good at all, especially when you know this is precisely the case for OL, a production 'with stars who are SAG-AFTRA members' (or at least compelled to stand in solidarity with the strike, by SAG-AFTRA's own statement of conduct). I predict a very late start for the shooting of Season 8. And further unrest in the UK sector 'in the middle of next year' means that UK based and staffed productions may be fewer and less important, since that calendar announced by Equity could seriously compromise their promotion, a risk not many studios are willing to take. So less alternatives for both S&C, at least for the UK alone.

The writers' strike was a very long one - five months. I suppose the studios are willing to play for time and prefer a long stalemate of the negotiations with SAG-AFTRA, in the attempt of breaking the union consensus from the inside. With people's economies gone and the prospect of a dire, uncertain way ahead, there is no way SAG-AFTRA's compensations, mainly aimed at keeping people afloat with their rent costs, could cover the real impact on its members' everyday lives, on the long run. They would also prefer to foolishly cry over a fictitious 800 million USD 'burden' and not see the (at least) six times bigger negative impact on the local economy, which translates both in net losses of profit for thousands of businesses (mainly SMEs) and thousands of lost jobs.

And in the middle of all this, it would seem that Herself is on her way to the NYCC. Whatever for, sweet summer child, I would brazenly ask this strange, diminutive woman who started it all.