Tuesday, October 6, 2020 / by Vanessa Saunders
By Vanessa Saunders, MBA, MIMC , Broker Owner, Global Property Systems Real Estate.
The 2020 family feast-day holidays are upon us. Like the rest of 2020, the coronavirus pandemic will make our celebrations look and feel different. The CDC says, "When planning to host a holiday celebration, you should assess current COVID-19 levels in your community to determine whether to postpone, cancel, or limit the number of attendees." So how can you celebrate and still observe CDC recommendations for safe holidays? Here's what they suggest for a low-risk Thanksgiving.
Having a Covie-19-safe safe Thanksgiving.
Possibly the most popular of feast days, Thanksgiving presents the most pandemically dangerous traditions we celebrate. Family dinners, hugs, laughter and togetherness all put celebrants at risk. The CDC recommends we observe using the lowest risk activities possible. They offer the following suggestions:
Have a small dinner with the people in your household.
If this sounds like just. ...
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Wednesday, June 24, 2020 / by Vanessa Saunders
By Vanessa Saunders, MBA, MIMC , Broker Owner, Global Property Systems Real Estate.
Even though we are into Phase 3 of re-opening the Mid Hudson Valley region's real estate business, we are nowhere near back to what most of us remember as normal. Property showings in this crazy hot market are still severely restricted, in both documentation and practice.
Buyers and their agents must realize that Global Property Systems isn’t the only brokerage following the New York and Federal guidelines assiduously. Any agent with buyers asking to see any currently listed properties will need the following documents prior to even asking for an appointment. After all, we are here to protect you, not just open doors.
Lender pre-approval or bank-issued proof of funds.
Because showings are so restricted, listing agents must be sure buyers are financially able to purchase prior to allowing their seller’s property to be viewed. Buyers should be well prepared and have in their po; ...
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