Real Talk with QHT - Life, Business, and everything related to the NYC Real Estate Market

How to Challenge your NYC Property Taxes + Tips to Prevent House Fires in your Home + 2023 Market Wrap Up

2024-01-2728:31

Need Help? Contact us at: 718-968-5538, info@queenshometeam.com, or https://www.queenshometeam.com/help Queens Real Estate Market Report: Q3 2024 https://www.queenshometeam.com/blog/queens-real-estate-market-report-q4-2023/ Our Listings: https://search.queenshometeam.com/idx/featured Sign up to Receive our NYC Homeowner Newsletter: https://www.queenshometeam.com/nychomeownerconnect Sign up to Receive our NYC Homebuyer Newsletter: https://www.queenshometeam.com/nychomebuyerconnect Free Home Valuation: http://www.queenshometeam.com/freehomevaluation Connect with us online: http://www.instagram.com/queenshometeam http://www.facebook.com/queenshometeam Subscribe to our Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/queenshometeam Read our Latest Market Report: https://www.queenshometeam.com/queens-real-estate-market-report-2023

Ep 33: 2021 Manhattan Market Wrap-Up

2022-01-0826:52

Dan reviews some of the key real estate headlines for New York City in 2021 and gives his thoughts and observations on the 2021 Manhattan real estate market and what 2022 might have in store for the Manhattan market, including stats and data from UrbanDigs.com

Is this a Rational Offer or am I Lowballing? + Landlord Tips for Screening Tenants + Queens Real Estate Deals

2023-11-2434:58

Need Help? Contact us at: 718-968-5538 or https://www.queenshometeam.com/help Contact Geraldine at: 929-732-8507 or geraldine@queenshometeam.com Contact Chris at: 347-489-4994 or chris@queenshometeam.com Our Listings: https://search.queenshometeam.com/idx/featured Sign up to Receive our NYC Homeowner Newsletter: https://www.queenshometeam.com/nychomeownerconnect Sign up to Receive our NYC Homebuyer Newsletter: https://www.queenshometeam.com/nychomebuyerconnect Free Home Valuation: http://www.queenshometeam.com/freehomevaluation Connect with us online: http://www.instagram.com/queenshometeam http://www.facebook.com/queenshometeam Subscribe to our Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/queenshometeam Read our Latest Market Report: https://www.queenshometeam.com/queens-real-estate-market-report-2023

I Inherited a Home, do I have to go through Probate? + Moving to Queens, when should we get Pre-Approved? + Tip for Buying in a High Rate Environment

2023-08-1323:00

Need Help? Contact us at: 718-968-5538, info@queenshometeam.com, or https://www.queenshometeam.com/help Our Listings: https://search.queenshometeam.com/idx/featured Sign up to Receive our NYC Homeowner Newsletter: https://www.queenshometeam.com/nychomeownerconnect Sign up to Receive our NYC Homebuyer Newsletter: https://www.queenshometeam.com/nychomebuyerconnect Free Home Valuation: http://www.queenshometeam.com/freehomevaluation Connect with us online: http://www.instagram.com/queenshometeam http://www.facebook.com/queenshometeam Subscribe to our Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/queenshometeam Read our Latest Market Report: https://www.queenshometeam.com/queens-real-estate-market-report-2023

Is it easy to get rid of PMI once you reach 20% Equity? + Selling a House Now, Good or Bad Idea? + Tip for knowing whether Moisture is coming from Inside or Outside

2023-08-0537:02

Need Help? Contact us at: 718-968-5538, info@queenshometeam.com, or https://www.queenshometeam.com/help Our Listings: https://search.queenshometeam.com/idx/featured Sign up to Receive our NYC Homeowner Newsletter: https://www.queenshometeam.com/nychomeownerconnect Sign up to Receive our NYC Homebuyer Newsletter: https://www.queenshometeam.com/nychomebuyerconnect Free Home Valuation: http://www.queenshometeam.com/freehomevaluation Connect with us online: http://www.instagram.com/queenshometeam http://www.facebook.com/queenshometeam Subscribe to our Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/queenshometeam Read our Latest Market Report: https://www.queenshometeam.com/queens-real-estate-market-report-2023

Should you Accept an Offer before your Property hits the Market? + Who sends the 1099 when you Sell a Home? + How to Find out when a Tax Abatement in NYC Expires

2023-07-2719:42

Need Help? Contact us at: 718-968-5538, info@queenshometeam.com, or https://www.queenshometeam.com/help Our Listings: https://search.queenshometeam.com/idx/featured Sign up to Receive our NYC Homeowner Newsletter: https://www.queenshometeam.com/nychomeownerconnect Sign up to Receive our NYC Homebuyer Newsletter: https://www.queenshometeam.com/nychomebuyerconnect Free Home Valuation: http://www.queenshometeam.com/freehomevaluation Connect with us online: http://www.instagram.com/queenshometeam http://www.facebook.com/queenshometeam Subscribe to our Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/queenshometeam Read our Latest Market Report: https://www.queenshometeam.com/queens-real-estate-market-report-2023

Too early for a Pre-Approval? + Understanding Dual Agency + How to Avoid Rental Scams

2023-04-2934:18

Need help? Contact us at 718-968-5538 or info@queenshometeam.com New Listings: https://search.queenshometeam.com/idx/featured?per=100&srt=newest?ob=open-bridge/events&sp=1-100&srt=newest Free Home Valuation: https://www.queenshometeam.com/freehomevaluation/ Free Consultation: https://www.queenshometeam.com/freeconsultation/ Mortgage Rates: https://www.mortgagenewsdaily.com/mortgage-rates

Q&A w/QHT: Buydown vs Lender Credit? + Seller wants to cancel after Accepted Offer + Question about Capital Gains

2023-04-0826:12

Need help? Contact us at 718-968-5538 or info@queenshometeam.com Our Listings: https://search.queenshometeam.com/idx/featured Free Home Valuation: https://www.queenshometeam.com/freehomevaluation/ Connect with Us: https://www.instagram.com/queenshometeam/ https://www.youtube.com/queenshometeam

Selling a House, is there anything that's in Poor Taste to not do or Leave Behind? + What to know about Capital Gains Taxes on Real Estate + Bank Troubles and what it Means for the Real Estate Market

2023-03-1928:19

Need Help? Contact us at 718-968-5538 or info@queenshometeam.com https://www.queenshometeam.com/ More on Capital Gains Taxes: https://www.investopedia.com/ask/answers/06/capitalgainhomesale.asp Our Listings: https://search.queenshometeam.com/idx/featured Contact Us: https://www.queenshometeam.com/help/

Why is my Assessed Value different than what a Broker or Bank would say it's Worth? + SONYMA Income & Purchase Price Limits increased for 2023 + Simple Tip to Make your Home more Energy Efficient

2023-02-2036:31

Need help? Contact us at 718-968-5538 or http://www.queenshometeam.com/help SONYMA Mortgage Info: https://hcr.ny.gov/sonyma-programs SONYMA Regional Income Limits: https://hcr.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2022/07/20220725_income_pp_limits_atd.pdf Our Listings: https://search.queenshometeam.com/idx/featured

How is the Queens Real Estate Market in 2023? + Quickest way to Boost your Credit + What you need to know about Queens' Addresses + Mortgage Rates fall below 6%

2023-02-0825:59

Need help? Contact us at 718-968-5538 or info@queenshometeam.com How to read Queens Addresses: https://www.queenshometeam.com/blog/read-addresses-queens-new-york/ Today's rates: https://www.bankrate.com/mortgages/mortgage-rates/?cs=0&fico=740&loan=400000&market=2&perc=5&points=All&prods=1&propertyvalue=500000&type=newmortgage&zip=11370

Ep. 52: Selling a Home with an Airbnb/Vacation Rental Unit + What is a 3-2-1 Buydown Mortgage? + 10 Year Treasury drops to 3.51%

2022-12-0721:05

Need help? Send us a message: https://anchor.fm/queenshometeam/message Rules & Regulations for Airbnb in NYC: https://news.yahoo.com/nyc-could-lose-10-000-235503460.html What is a 3-2-1 Buydown Mortgage? https://www.investopedia.com/terms/1/3-2-1_buydown.asp Today's Rates: https://www.bankrate.com/mortgages/mortgage-rates/?cs=0&fico=740&loan=400000&market=2&perc=5&points=All&prods=1&propertyvalue=500000&type=newmortgage&zip=11370

E47: What happens if something isn't working at final walk through? + How to track Mortgage Rate Trends + Inflation Print comes in Hot and Mortgage Rates break 6%... Again

2022-09-2131:38

Need Help? Contact us at 718-968-5538 or info@queenshometeam.com New Listings: https://search.queenshometeam.com/idx/featured?per=100&srt=newest Free Consultation: www.queenshometeam.com/freeconsultation

Ep. 43 -- External Obsolescence + How tight DTI ratios can Price buyers out of the Market + Home Affordability nears All Time Low

2022-05-0916:48

In this week's episode, George explains the definition of External Obsolescence and how it can affect the value of a property. He then talks about a recent aha regarding debt to income ratios and how they are currently affecting loans given the sharp rise in mortgage rates. George then talks about some new listings hitting the market this week, mortgage rates, the stock market, and a recent report showing that home affordability is nearing all time lows. Take a listen and feel free to reach out if you have any questions :) External Obsolescence Definition: https://www.realtown.com/blog/External-Obsolescence Front End DTI vs Back End DTI: https://www.investopedia.com/terms/f/front-end-debt-to-income-ratio.asp New Listings: https://search.queenshometeam.com/idx/featured?per=100&srt=newest Black Knight: As Home Affordability Nears All-Time Low Amid Spiking Interest Rates and Still-Rising Prices, Borrower Behavior and Preferred Products Changing https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/black-knight-as-home-affordability-nears-all-time-low-amid-spiking-interest-rates-and-still-rising-prices-borrower-behavior-and-preferred-products-changing-301537005.html Today's Rates: https://www.bankrate.com/mortgages/mortgage-rates/

Ep. 41 -- What happens if you can't find your Stock Certificate? + How to Handle Multiple Offers + 10 Yr Treasury breaks 2.5%

2022-03-2917:03

In this week's episode, George answers a recent question from a coop shareholder who never received their stock certificate. What do you do in this situation? Find out here... Then George gives some tips on how to handle multiple offer situations. Whether you're an agent or a seller, this is a proven strategy that has worked for the Queens Home Team time and time again... Then George speaks about a new listing hitting the market this week. And lastly, he talks about the fact that the 10 year treasury broke 2.5% and mortgage rates are closing in on 5%. A lot of interesting stuff happening this week! As always, if you have any questions or ideas for future episodes, feel free to contact us at http://www.queenshometeam.com/askqht What is a Coop Stock Certificate?: https://www.hauseit.com/co-op-shares-nyc-real-estate/#:~:text=Co%20op%20shares%20are%20similar,own%20and%20other%20miscellaneous%20information. 10 year Treasury rises to 2 Year High of 2.5%: https://www.cnbc.com/2022/03/25/us-bonds-treasury-yields-flat-friday.html

Ep. 39 -- 5 Kitchens in a 2 Family + How to Use an Escalation Clause + New Listings on the Market this Week

2022-03-1514:50

In this week's episode, George answers a question from a home buyer who saw a 2 family house which had 5 kitchens and 5 electric meters. The question is, wouldn't that make it a legal 5 family? Find out in this episode. George then talks about escalation clauses and how they can be used in the Queens/NYC market when going for a competitive property. Then he talks about the new QHT listings on the market this week, and lastly he talks about the stock market, economy, mortgage rates, etc. Enjoy :) Information on Certificate of Occupancies: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/buildings/property-or-business-owner/certificate-of-occupancy.page More information on Escalation Clauses: https://myhome.freddiemac.com/blog/homeownership/20210707-offer-escalation-clause New Listings: Studio Coop in Kew Gardens - https://search.queenshometeam.com/idx/details/listing/b056/3379937/125-05-84th-Avenue-5H-Kew-Gardens-NY-11415 2 BR/2 BTH Coop in Harlem - https://search.queenshometeam.com/idx/details/listing/b056/3380292/102-Bradhurst-Avenue-710-New-York-NY-10039 2 BR/2 BTH House in Woodside - https://search.queenshometeam.com/idx/details/listing/b056/3381834/47-04-69th-Street-Woodside-NY-11377 3 Level 1 Family in Jackson Heights North - https://search.queenshometeam.com/idx/details/listing/b056/3381782/25-01-86th-Street-E-Elmhurst-NY-11369 Today's Rates: https://www.bankrate.com/mortgages/mortgage-rates/?cs=0&fico=740&loan=400000&market=2&perc=5&points=All&prods=1&propertyvalue=500000&type=newmortgage&zip=11370

Ep. 38 -- Should you do a Pre-Inspection before Selling?, Open Permits and How to Handle Them, QHT is Looking for Talent

2022-03-0236:09

In this episode, Daniel, George, and Abigail talk about the pros and cons of doing a pre home inspection, then they go over open permits and how to handle them, and lastly they discuss the current career opportunities with QHT. Below is a link to our preferred home inspector for pre-inspections as well a link to the department of buildings building information system (BIS), and a link to contact us if you are interested in joining our team :) Home Inspector for Pre-Inspections: http://www.touchstoneinspection.com/ NYC Department of Buildings Building Information System (BIS): https://a810-bisweb.nyc.gov/bisweb/bispi00.jsp Join the Team: https://www.queenshometeam.com/join/

Ep. 37 -- Minimum Down Payment for 1st Time Home Buyers, Guide to Challenging your Tax Assessment, Mortgage Rates drop to Pre-Pandemic Levels

2022-02-2819:17

In this episode, George addresses a question received from a potential home buyer who is curious what the minimum down payment is if he is a first time buyer, but his wife is already a co-signor on another property. George then talks about a recent Aha in which he learned the actual steps that must be taken in order to challenge your NYC property tax assessment. George then talks about 2 new listings that just hit the market this week (1 bedroom junior 4 condo in Forest Hills and a 2 bedroom coop in Jackson Heights) and lastly discusses what's going on in the stock market and economy. Step by Step Guide to Challenging your Tax Assessment: https://www.queenshometeam.com/blog/step-by-step-guide-on-how-to-challenge-your-nyc-property-tax-assessment/ New Listing in Forest Hills (1 BR Junior 4 Condo): https://search.queenshometeam.com/idx/details/listing/b056/3376539/119-49-Union-Turnpike-12A-Forest-Hills-NY-11375 New Listing in Jackson Heights (2 BR Coop): https://search.queenshometeam.com/idx/details/listing/b056/3378190/34-40-78th-Street-2H-Jackson-Heights-NY-11372 Mortgage Rates drop to Pre-Pandemic Levels: https://fortune.com/2022/02/23/mortgage-applications-plunge-pre-pandemic-levels/

Ep. 36 -- Is now the right time to buy or sell in Queens? + NYC Bedroom Codes + New Listing in Kew Gardens + Market and Economy Insights

2022-02-2225:36

In this episode, George answers the question, "is now the right time to buy a property in Queens?" and "is now the right time to sell a property in Queens?". He then dives into the topic of NYC Bedroom Codes, talks about a new 1 bedroom coop listing in Kew Gardens, and then talks about the market and economy. Take a listen and drop us a line if you have any questions :) NYC Bedroom Code info: https://fontanarchitecture.com/bedroom-codes-nyc-habitable-space/ New Listing Details: https://search.queenshometeam.com/idx/details/listing/b056/3376398/118-60-Metropolitan-Avenue-5L-Kew-Garden-Hills-NY-11415 Today's Rates: https://www.bankrate.com/mortgages/mortgage-rates/?type=newmortgage&market=2&propertyvalue=500000&loan=400000&perc=5&prods=1&fico=740&points=All&cs=0&zip=11370 Need Help? Contact Us https://www.queenshometeam.com/help/

Ep. 32: Five easy money saving tips for home buyers and owners in NYC

2021-10-2123:42

Everyone loves to have more money available. Here are 5 quick tips on how to save some dough!

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Real Talk with QHT - Life, Business, and everything related to the NYC Real Estate Market