The Home Girl Next Door!: Recent Episodes
Shakira D Realtor
Keep up with the latest real estate news, tips and trends and how it affects you as a consumer weekly with your favorite NYC home girl and licensed real estate agent Shakira D!
On the season 1 finale, I shared my thoughts on the current state of the real estate market, why you should NOT become a home owner & more!
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Welcome! Come on in friend! Get comfortable and let’s chat!
Connect with Shakira
IG: @shakiradrealtor
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089978277868&mibextid=LQQJ4d
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@ShakiraDRealtor
Sometimes I find it difficult to encourage people to become home owners, the benefits of home ownership are multiple, when most people are struggling to afford to rent. NYC is notorious for having housing affordability issues and in today's episode I share some staggering data and give my opinion on the future of the housing market right here in my backyard.
Connect with Shakira
IG: @shakiradrealtor
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089978277868&mibextid=LQQJ4d
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@ShakiraDRealtor
As a future home buyer you should be aware of the options available to you for the types of loan products and how to qualify for each of them. On today's episode I break down the 4 main loan products and the requirements for each!
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What do you think about the NYC rent increase for rent stabilized housing? Do you agree with it? Why or why not?
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You got your offer accepted and after a few weeks you have been cleared to CLOSE!! Woohoo, wait before you start celebrating lets talk about what happens on closing day!
In my opinion, our topic today doesn't get talked about enough. If I'm being honest I am guilty of it myself. And thats not being fully transparent about the realities of real estate good and BAD. Im sure for most realtors, when we are setting expectations for our clients we don't purposefully leave out the possibilities of things not going as planned. Honestly its an oversight because we probably have high expectations for the transaction and how we expect it to go. So today, Im going to break down a couple of those things that COULD go wrong that I have been experiencing personally and hearing from these real estate streets
Most people don't know or understand the job description of a real estate agent. In today's episode I break down a few of the many things we do as real estate agents. Welcome! Come on in friend! Get comfortable and let’s chat!Connect with Shakira IG: @shakiradrealtor Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089978277868&mibextid=LQQJ4dYouTube: https://youtube.com/@ShakiraDRealtor
Do you know what sellers concessions are? Are you aware that you can negotiate inspection report items? Be prepared and learn how to negotiate like a pro.
A lot of first time home buyers number 1 question is what will the process be like when I'm ready to buy my home! Today I take you on that journey!
They say if you can make it through your first real estate transaction with your sanity intact then you're in the right field!! My first deal had everything go wrong but by God's grace I got my client to the closing table and learned a lot about this business along the way. Stroll down memory lane with me as I share all the not so pretty details about the real estate deal gone bad!
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One of the questions I get asked form my clients is if the listed price of a home is worth it and how was that price determined! Today we discussed pricing versus value and things you can look for to help determine how much you should pay for that home that you loved.
This week we're talking about the importance of a buyers consultation and what you should expect, how to get prepared & more!!
With the new year coming in, a lot of us are goal planning and clearly laying out what we want to accomplish in the coming year. Housing will be a number 1 priority for many of us. And you may be saying to yourself, I think I’m ready to become a homeowner but I don’t know where to start. Don’t worry your home girl got you!!! 5 things to do to prepare for homeownership
What a year 2022 has been! Interest rates skyrocketed, people thought the market was going to crash, the world was losing its mind. But throughout all the chaos I still managed to change the lives of families looking for new homes, serve my community and realize my dreams both personal and professional. Lets chat!
We all know someone who just can't make a decision!! This week I share the consequences of indecision and what it costs home buyers in the long run! Join the conversation and answer this week's SPEAK YOUR MIND, question of the week!!
This week's episode I share with you a few things to look out for when working with a real estate agent and how to spot red flags and what a good real estate agent looks like (and does)!!