@Edwin Byler If housing does get affected by the virus, I think it will take some time for it to hit.

I have a hard time to assess the situation and evaluate how big this virus thing would impact college rentals.

Now that the world has lost their mind over the corona virus I’m wondering if I should proceed or just give away the $500 earnest money.

When people need to move, they don't have the luxury of worrying about a virus!  

I do think the extra "wrench" being thrown in all of this is the current virus outbreak and how it can/may effect all of the above. 

With all that's going on in with the virus and the stock market, some believe eventually it's impact the real estate market.

The most cost effective way to treat for any airborne virus, is to use bleach according to food safety specs or regulations.A bleach and water solution used for cleaning, is your friend.

We want to close as soon as possible as the industry we work in has been deeply impacted by the corona virus and the market, which could mean possible layoffs limiting our options or the refinance itself.Kind regards.

How is everyone preparing their apartment communities for the corona virus?

The panic has started , today the Governor of Maryland shut down the public and private  schools , banned events with over 200 or 250 people . My wife stopped at the grocery store to pick up stuff for for dinner after...