Claudia S. Nelson Realtor with Keller Williams Realty, Woodbridge VA
The Government Shutdown impacts Real People, in the Real Estate Market it impacts buyers and sellers alike. Both yesterday and today I heard from clients that work for the federal government and are not receiving any paycheck, they don’t know when their next paycheck will come. They might even have to report to work because they are considered essential personnel, but they don’t know when or if they will receive a pay check. They are worried and are considering to put their real estate plans on hold because of this uncertainty.
For my clients sake and everyone else I truly hope the government can get this issue resolved and figured. No one should be in the situation of not knowing if and when they get payed. Not knowing how you pay your next mortgage payment, rent or car payment. Having to put all your plans on hold because some people in congress have to throw a tantrum. It’s not fair to anyone.I am pretty sure this will get resolved but it will have a real impact on people, our economy and the local Real Estate Market. The sooner congress agrees to a solution the lesser the impact will be.