For those events that require in-person services to take place at the property, this Health and Safety Acknowledgment (Form COVID-HSA) can be completed by and provided to anyone who intends to physically be present at the property. A licensee can provide it to a potential seller or landlord before a listing appointment or a private property showing, it can be given to a photographer or an inspector who intends to visit; any and all occupants and visitors (such as inspectors, appraisers and contractors) can fill out the form to demonstrate to the others that, as far as they are aware, they do not have current risk factors that could indicate a higher possibility of COVID-19 infection.
Be sure to review Real Estate in the Age of COVID-19: Suggested Best Practices.
The statutory deadline provision in the COVID Relief-Mortgage and Rental Assistance Grant Program has been suspended by Gov. Tom Wolf until Nov. 4.
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“Home is more important than ever before, and ownership has become a key priority for many, particularly those who have never bought a home before,” said D. Steve Boland, president of retail at Bank of America. “Owning a home has historically helped families create a legacy and enabled them to build long-term wealth.”
Read MorePAR has continued to update its resource section regarding COVID-19 (coronavirus).
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Since our last article on eviction moratoriums several weeks ago, significant changes have occurred regarding COVID-related eviction moratoriums in Pennsylvania.
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“We see lingering effects of the coronavirus on shopping behavior and preferences. In the Northeast, especially, people are now as likely as before the pandemic to be looking for a home in a market that’s not where they currently live. However, those looking elsewhere are much more likely to be looking in smaller, nearby markets,” said realtor.com® Chief Economist Danielle Hale.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted 75% of people’s homebuying plans, a new survey found.
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The ability of landlords to evict tenants as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic through at least Aug. 31 is restricted due to a number of eviction moratoriums applicable in Pennsylvania.
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