Virginia REALTORS® Welcomes New Deputy Chief Economist
February 2, 2023
This week, Virginia REALTORS® welcomed Sejal Naik, the association’s new Deputy Chief Economist!
Sejal brings to the table an extensive background in economic research and analysis. She served as an Economist for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and has conducted research for the American Bankers Association, Freddie Mac, and the Advisory Board Company.
After earning a bachelor’s degree in Economics from George Mason University, Sejal went on to earn her master’s degree in Finance from the University of California San Diego
Says Sejal, “I will be focusing on providing all members with timely insight into the trends and outlook for Virginia’s housing market through articles, podcasts, and presentations. Stay tuned and I look forward to connecting with you at upcoming events!”
Join us in welcoming Sejal to the Virginia REALTORS® team!
You might also like…
Challenges for Gen Z in the Rental Market
By Dominique Fair - November 28, 2023
The rental market has experienced several challenges over the last three years due to increased rental demand and a lack of inventory. By March of 2022, rental… Read More
High Mortgage Rates Keep Home Buyers and Sellers on the Sidelines
By Robin Spensieri - November 21, 2023
According to the October 2023 Virginia Home Sales Report released by Virginia REALTORS®, there were 7,764 homes sold in Virginia in October. This is 12.1% fewer sales than last October,… Read More
DPA One® – Freddie Mac’s “One-Stop Shop” for Down Payment Assistance Programs
By Sejal Naik - November 14, 2023
Last month, Freddie Mac launched DPA One® aimed at serving as a matching tool for borrowers to a variety of down payment assistance programs nationwide. Down payment is… Read More