The first of our weekly market updates with Bill Baldwin, broker and owner of Boulevard Realty. In this installment, Bill provides an overview of general market trends as he sees them, including the precarious balance of supply and demand during an intense period of disruption. Bill also describes options for sellers, including standing pat and using this valuable pause in some segments of the market to spruce up listings and focus on the lifestyle and sanctuary that our homes and neighborhoods can provide. For buyers, Bill covers lending activity and changes in light of tumult in banking and financial markets. Finally, we answer questions about homebuilding, buying in up-and-coming areas, and the role of the Realtor in this new real

There is no shortage of news about the spread of COVID-19 (also known as coronavirus). In just a few short weeks COVID-19 has emerged as a significant global disruptor with a growing public health impact in America: schools and child care centers are limiting attendance; businesses are instructing employees to work from home; community events are being cancelled; and health care systems are showing strain. Here in Houston, you know we are taking the risk of community spread seriously to have cancelled the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo, which will cost us substantially in lost wages and sales tax revenue.

First, here's what Boulevard Realty is doing:

• Our office will remain open for normal business hours and operations. Our goal is to maintain