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

Whether you're a buyer or a seller, what's happening economically on a broad scale has an impact on your specific situation. The problem is, many of us don't understand how or see the connections. George and Dan walk us through some of the major economic indicators that are relevant to homeowners and buyers, and how they impact real estate and the real estate market. This is a great "primer" for y...

After the kitchen, the bathroom is the most important room in a home with regards to the home's value, and bathroom renovations remain one of the most popular -- and most expensive -- projects homeowners take on. George talks about lessons learned from not one, but TWO bathroom renovations done in his own home. We'll cover budgeting, planning, finding the right help, what not to do, and more. Make...

Abigail joins George and Dan on this episode of Real Talk to discuss the topic of relocations and some of the ways to prepare and some of the things to avoid. Relocations -- typically a move out of the same metropolitan are, and often out of state -- can be tricky things. Not only are you selling AND buying a home, which is always tricky anyway, but now you're adding the extra layer of complexity...

In this episode George and Dan go over the "Top Fives" from 2020 -- neighborhoods in Queens that saw the biggest changes in price or activity, broken down by property type. Did YOUR neighborhood make the top 5?? Make sure to visit us online at www.queenshometeam.com Send in your questions and episode ideas to: george@queenshometeam.com | daniel@queenshometeam.com Facebook: http://www.facebook...

2020 was a year to remember (or forget, depending on how you look at it), and everyone was wondering what 2021 would have in store for us. Well, with Q1 now behind us, we can begin to answer that question and take a look at where we might be headed. George and Dan go over all the sales stats for the local real estate market for Q1 and compare it to the same time last year, as well as the preceding...

In this episode, Dan, George and Abi talk all about tax assessments and how to challenge your tax assessment if you're paying too much. The deadline for challenging your tax assessment for 1-3 family homes in NYC is March 15th, so the deadline is right around the corner! But first you have to figure out if you have a case. And don't worry if you miss the deadline this year, because this comes arou...

In this episode we're looking back at the 2020 real estate market and digging into the numbers to gain insights into what actually happened in the real estate market in 2020, and get some idea of where we stand now -- and where we might be headed. This one's full of good information and data, folks, and George and Dan break it down in a way that is easily understandable and hopefully informative f...

In this episode, George Herrera talks about things you should be thinking about as the year kicks off. Things like requesting your closing disclosure if you bought or sold last year, revisiting your budget, goal setting with accountability, and coming up with a good morning routine to make sure that your days and year are GREAT!

Happy New Year!! In this episode we get Daniel's personal perspective on strategies for staying positive in challenging or difficult times. 2020 was obviously a difficult year for all of us, and for some much more than others. With the New Year starting off, and continuing challenges all around us, we look at 3 mindset strategies to help one stay positive. From focusing on the small things and wha...

In part 3 of this 3 part series with Rafael Reyes of Loan Depot on mortgage basics, George, Dan and Rafael go over working with the right lender, how to pick the right lender, the loan estimate, closing disclosures, and common pitfalls and some pro tips. TONS of valuable information here for new and experienced buyers alike, so make sure to listen to the whole episode. Make sure to check out parts...

In part 2 of this 3 part series with Rafael Reyes of Loan Depot on mortgage basics, George, Dan and Rafael go over the qualification process, debt to income ratios, length of employment requirements, the basics of shopping for a mortgage, when you should get pre-approved, and the difference between a pre-approval and a pre-qualification. TONS of valuable information here for new and experienced bu...

This is part 1 of a 3-part series with Rafael Reyes of Loan Depot, discussing mortgage basics for home buyers. This primer on mortgages and loan qualification covers the basic, fundamental aspect of purchasing a home with a home loan, from credit scores, to income requirements, down payments, closing disclosures and much, much more. Make sure you catch all 3 parts of this 3-part series to get a th...

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Curious how the Queens and NYC real estate market have been holding up since COVID-19? Here, George Herrera, Abigail Herrera, and Daniel Akerman of the Queens Home Team at Keller Williams Realty, sit down and talk about all the different things that they're seeing in the market. For more information about our team and our services, visit http://www.queenshometeam.com

Thinking of selling a cooperative apartment in Queens NY? Here George and Abi talk about the process and give you some advice based on their experience in selling hundreds of coops. Need help? Contact us anytime at 718-968-5538 or http://www.queenshometeam.com/help

Curious how real estate is being handled during COVID-19? Here George & Abi talk about what’s happening, what they’re seeing, and how they are handling real estate transactions in this new world.

Curious what real estate agents in Queens NYC do for sellers? Here George Herrera, Abigail Herrera, and Daniel Akerman breakdown all of the activities that a good listing agent will do for a home seller. Need help? Have a question? Contact us at http://www.queenshometeam.com/help. Find the full YouTube video at http://youtube.com/queenshometeam

The CARES Act was recently passed by our government and this relief bill is meant to aid millions of Americans during this tough time as we deal with the Coronavirus Pandemic. The new bill is 800 pages long so here George and Abigail Herrera, real estate agents with the Queens Home Team are covering the items that they believe to be most relevant for you.

Are you sheltered in place like us? Here George and Abi will give you some tips on things you can do to stay productive while you’re at home :)

Find out here from George and Abigail Herrera, co-owners and top selling real estate agents in Queens NY.

In this episode Dan & George recap 2019 and look towards 2020. They also discuss whether now is the right time to sell a property in Queens, and what the market looks like as we begin the year.  

George Herrera and Daniel Akerman of the Queens Home Team at Keller Williams Realty sit down to talk about key things that happened in the Queens real estate market in 2019. They also discuss market trends and their projections for 2020.