While there are, of course, several other factors that help define a strong market, make no mistake that employment trends is not one to overlook.As COVID continues to impact our economy, there are certain industries which are less likely to be impacted.

Inventory is super low demand is still high so prices have not been impacted.

My business in Maine is definitely seasonally impacted and I’d like to be able to continue working someplace warm!

TV has played an impact on that aspect of the business.

Overall, the IRS distributed 160.4 million stimulus checks, dubbed “economic impact payments” either as direct deposits, paper checks or debit cards, totaling $269.3 billion.

While this doesn't have a direct impact on home prices today, it puts a significant amount of data in the hands of consumers which could inform (1) home purchase decisions, (2) price negotiations, and/or (3) flood insurance.

I am not sure how this will directly impact my personal taxes but would love to learn more.

Your losses are liquid losses, and they impact you directly...and now. 

Using leverage will impact your cashflows, however, you are using other people's money to build your wealth. 

The decisions you make in high school/college will impact your for the rest of your life and if you make good ones it's amazing how much freedom you can have from a very young age.