Speaking with Coastal Credit Union now but would like to explore others to see if rates are lower, realizing that some banks (including Wells Fargo, my bank) are not currently offering HELOCs due to Covid-19.

I was looking into getting a personal line of credit from a local bank or credit union and I was wondering if anybody has opened a personal LOC during the pandemic. I have heard that the restrictions are harder now bu...

I typically do not know how qualified some buyers are and with Covid going on, it can become a concern for many face-to-face interactions with no due diligence done beforehand.For example, I have heard of people taking pictures of licenses prior to showing them around or a form with general information to fill out for people interested in the open house.

I'm curious, is the primary motivation to be able to have some leverage to collect some funds during COVID or to create some accountability during a period of time when you cannot evict?  

COVID supply chain issues, lumber prices have been going up.

@Anthony Brancato The lumber industry was caught off guard with the impacts of COVID-19.

Sellers are still looking to sell for pre-covid prices but buyers are concerned about what the future holds so are being even more conservative.

I had a cancellation for Feb and because of covid, I felt a little desperate in May so I accepted a 1 month reservation with a cat.

I won't be getting much of a deal up front , but can avoid the covid demand from fleeing New Yorkers and bidding war that is happening here in new Jersey for Multifamily homes. 

With covid those offices just may process incoming checks once or twice a week.I believe in nj my broker has to pay me my commission within a week or two.