I do think the extra "wrench" being thrown in all of this is the current virus outbreak and how it can/may effect all of the above. 

My industry has been absolutely gored by the virus and my plant laid off 60% of it's employees.

Im in NJ, we've been heavily hit with the closings due to the virus.

Here's something that will tamp down everything until this virus passes. 

Other realtors are reporting multiple offers, no slowdown in sales, etc. on various message boards and Facebook groups.Where I think it will impact housing the most is in the higher luxury price ranges, as those buyers and sellers are usually business owners and have a lot of their net worth tied up in other assets more affected by the virus and it's impact on the economy.But bread and butter homes sub $300k?

Tell them you were unable to close the deal due to corona virus financial and health concerns. 

We're looking for our first house hack as well so I'm hoping to see some deals surface in the next few months but the progress on the virus will be one of the major factors contributing to how accessible these deals become.

Look up your local code for ice and water shield installation. 

I never thought the stocks were going to dip this far, and the hype over a virus has gotten feverish, and no one has seen these extremes in this way.

Now that the virus outrage is happening..