Sell Your Queens Home Radio

About Sell Your Queens Home Radio

Tips, tricks, facts and behind the scenes of Real Estate in Queens, NY. Questions are very much encouraged.

Publisher

David Garcia

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

30 Aug 2017

Latest episode

25 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

51 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   25 Sept 2026

   47: What Is It Really Costing You Not to Move? | The Hidden Cost of Staying in Your Home

   Most homeowners think about how much it costs to move—but have you ever calculated how much it may be costing you to stay? In Episode 47 of SYQH Radio, New York real estate agent David Garcia looks at the other side of the stay-versus-move decision: the financial, practical, and lifestyle costs of remaining in a home that may no longer fit your life. Maybe your mortgage is paid off. Maybe you're holding onto a great interest rate. Maybe you've built substantial home equity after owning your property for 20 or 30 years. Those can all be very good reasons to stay. But they aren't the only numbers that matter. In this episode, David discusses how homeowners can evaluate the true cost of staying in their current home, including property taxes, insurance, utilities, maintenance, major repairs, unused space, and even the time required to maintain a property. You'll also learn: Why a paid-off house still isn't necessarily a “free” house How to calculate the cost of maintaining space you no longer use Why the time and effort required to maintain a home should be part of your decision Why a low mortgage rate matters—but shouldn't necessarily make the entire decision for you How to think about the equity you've accumulated in your home Why downsizing doesn't automatically mean lowering your expenses How moving closer to family, retiring, reducing maintenance, or changing your lifestyle can factor into the decision How to compare the financial cost of staying versus moving Why sometimes the smartest real estate decision may be not moving at all This isn't about convincing homeowners to sell. It's about asking a better question. Instead of only asking, “What will it cost me to move?” Ask: “What is it really costing me not to move?” If you own a home in Queens, Brooklyn, Long Island, Manhattan, or the Bronx and you're considering selling, downsizing, relocating, or simply trying to determine whether staying where you are still makes sense, start by understanding your home's value, your equity, your expenses, and the options available to you. Because your next move doesn't always have to be moving. 🎙️ SYQH Radio Hosted by David Garcia Keller Williams Realty Landmark This episode is for general educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered financial, tax, legal, mortgage, or investment advice. Your individual circumstances may vary. Consult the appropriate qualified professionals before making significant financial or real estate decisions. #NewYorkRealEstate #QueensRealEstate #HomeSelling #Downsizing #HomeEquity #NYCRealEstate #SYQHRadio Episode 47: What Is It Really Costing You Not to Move?

2. 

   16 Sept 2026

   Episode 46 | Season 4, Episode 1 Mortgage Rates Are Back Above 7%: Should You Still Buy a Home?

   Mortgage rates are back above 7%—so does it still make sense to buy a home in New York? For buyers who have been waiting for mortgage rates to fall, the recent move higher can be frustrating. Some buyers are waiting for lower rates so they can qualify for a mortgage, while others are hoping a lower rate will make their monthly payment more affordable. But focusing only on the headline mortgage rate could cause you to miss the bigger picture. In Season 4, Episode 1 of SYQH Radio: New York Real Estate Explained, real estate agent David Garcia discusses what higher mortgage rates actually mean for homebuyers in Queens, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Manhattan, Long Island, and the greater New York real estate market. You'll learn why the better question isn't simply “What is today's mortgage rate?” but instead: “What would MY monthly housing payment be, and what financing options might be available to ME?” David discusses how New York home-price appreciation has moderated in parts of the market compared with the rapid increases seen in previous years—and why slower appreciation isn't the same thing as falling home prices. This episode also covers: How mortgage rates affect your monthly payment and purchasing power Why the advertised mortgage rate may not be the rate available to you Why buyers should speak with a qualified mortgage professional before eliminating themselves from the market What mortgage discount points are and how they can potentially lower an interest rate How a temporary mortgage rate buydown, including a 2-1 buydown, works How seller concessions may potentially help with allowable buyer closing or financing costs Why negotiating the structure of a real estate deal can sometimes matter as much as negotiating the purchase price Why waiting for the “perfect” mortgage rate or a major housing-market decline comes with uncertainty What sellers should understand about the effect of higher mortgage rates on buyer affordability The goal isn't to convince you to buy a home simply because rates might change in the future. It's to help you run the numbers using today's market, today's financing options, your budget, and your long-term goals so you can make an informed decision. If the payment works and the property fits your plans, you have useful information to evaluate. If the numbers don't work, that information is just as valuable. 🎙️ SYQH Radio: New York Real Estate Explained Season 4, Episode 1 | Episode 46 Overall Hosted by David Garcia | Sell Your Queens Home | Keller Williams Realty Landmark Mortgage rates, loan programs, qualification requirements, buydown structures, seller concessions, housing-market data, and other information can change and vary by borrower, property, lender, and loan program. This episode is for general educational purposes and is not mortgage, financial, legal, tax, or investment advice. Consult qualified professionals regarding your specific circumstances. #NYCRealEstate #NewYorkRealEstate #MortgageRates #HomeBuying #QueensRealEstate #BrooklynRealEstate #LongIslandRealEstate #FirstTimeHomeBuyer #MortgageBuydown #SYQHRadio

3. 

   6 Sept 2026

   45: The Listing Agent Hack: How to Choose the Right Agent to Sell Your Home

   How do you choose the right listing agent to sell your home? In this episode of SYQH Radio, real estate agent David Garcia breaks down The Listing Agent Hack every homeowner should understand before signing a listing agreement. Here’s the hack: Don’t automatically hire the agent who gives you the highest suggested listing price. Don’t automatically hire the cheapest agent. And don’t automatically hire the person who tells you exactly what you want to hear. Hire the agent who can show you the strategy, explain the data, defend the pricing, and tell you the truth—even when that truth is uncomfortable. If you are interviewing real estate agents to sell your home and two agents say your property is worth $900,000, but a third says it is worth $1,000,000, that higher number may sound exciting. But before you make your decision, you need to ask one powerful question: Show me. Show me the comparable sales. Show me the competing listings. Show me what went pending. Show me the days on market. Show me the price reductions. Show me why buyers would realistically pay that number in the current market. In this episode, David explains why the highest listing price does not always lead to the highest sales price, how overpricing can hurt your momentum, why repeated small price reductions can damage buyer perception, and why trust between a homeowner and listing agent matters from the first conversation through the closing table. You’ll also hear two real-world scenarios: one involving a homeowner who questioned the value of paying a real estate commission, and another involving an overpriced listing that failed to properly reposition itself in the market. Although the situations seem different, both reveal the same underlying issue: a breakdown in trust between homeowners and real estate professionals. In this episode, you’ll learn: • How to choose the right listing agent to sell your home • Why the highest suggested listing price may be a red flag • Why “show me” is one of the best questions a seller can ask • How overpricing can cost sellers time, leverage, and momentum • Why buyer psychology changes when a home sits on the market • How to evaluate commission against value, strategy, and net proceeds • Why a great listing agent may sometimes need to disagree with you • What questions to ask before hiring a real estate agent • Why trust is built through honesty, transparency, competence, and evidence The biggest takeaway: The right listing agent is not the one who simply promises you the most. The right listing agent is the one who can prove the strategy and help you make the strongest decision for your home, your equity, and your next move. If you are thinking about selling a home in Queens, Brooklyn, Long Island, Manhattan, the Bronx, Staten Island, or the surrounding New York area, this episode will help you understand how to choose a listing agent with more confidence and less guesswork. Before you hire an agent, ask better questions. Look at the evidence. Pay attention to who is educating you versus who is selling you. And remember: the agent who tells you what you need to hear may be far more valuable than the one who only tells you what you want to hear. David Garcia | Sell Your Queens Home | Keller Williams Realty Landmark Follow SYQH Radio: New York Real Estate Explained for New York real estate education, seller strategies, listing advice, market updates, and practical guidance for homeowners preparing to sell. This keeps the “hack” language, but doesn’t let it turn gimmicky. It frames the hack as a smarter decision-making filter: ask the agent to prove the number and the strategy.

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