Are You Making These Common Home Sale Mistakes?

The 2025 government shutdown isn't just about politics — it's silently wreaking havoc on the housing market. In this video, I break down the real estate crisis no one's talking about. From delayed loans to canceled closings and frozen flood insurance programs, the shutdown is impacting buyers, sellers, and investors in ways that won’t make the nightly news.

If you're buying a home, selling one, or working in real estate, this affects YOU.

🔍 What you'll learn in this video:
Which government-backed loans are stalled or delayed (FHA, VA, USDA)
How the IRS backlog is derailing conventional mortgages
The 1,300 home sales per day being blocked by NFIP shutdown
Real data from the Washington DC metro housing market
Action steps YOU can take right now to protect your deal

🎯 Whether you’re in DC, Texas, Florida, or California, the impact is real — and growing by the day. Don’t let your home sale or purchase fall apart because of something out of your control. Be proactive, be informed.

👩‍💼 I’m Petena Thomas, your trusted real estate expert in the Washington DC metro area. Subscribe for real-time updates, actionable advice, and honest breakdowns of what’s really happening in today’s market.

👇 Comment below: Are YOU seeing deals fall apart in your market? Share your experience — let’s help each other stay prepared.

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Petena Thomas
Real Broker, LLC
Licensed in Washington, DC and Maryland
📲 Call/Text Direct at 202-427-2444
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