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Real Talk & Real Estate in the DMV 3 Women of Color coming together to share over 45 years of real estate experience, life experiences and navigating the world!

Queens of the DMV


    • Jul 18, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 38m AVG DURATION
    • 37 EPISODES


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    How to Build Your Multi-Unit Portfolio

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2023 28:10


    Welcome to a special episode of "Queens of the DMV," titled "How to Build Your Multi-Unit Portfolio." Join your hosts, Cher, Ariel, and Arnita, as they dive deep into the strategies and insights required to create a successful multi-unit real estate empire. In this episode, Cher, Arial, and Arnita share their collective wisdom and experience to guide you through the step-by-step process of building a multi-unit portfolio. From identifying lucrative investment opportunities to financing options and property acquisition, they leave no stone unturned. In this episode, you'll also gain insights into navigating the financing landscape. Our hosts share tips on securing financing, leveraging partnerships, and understanding the intricacies of multi-unit property loans. Learn how to position yourself for success and overcome common financing challenges that arise when building a multi-unit portfolio. Whether you're a seasoned investor looking to expand your portfolio or a newcomer eager to learn the ropes, this episode of "Queens of the DMV" is a must-listen. Let Cher, Ariel, and Arnita be your trusted mentors, guiding you towards financial independence through the power of multi-unit real estate investments. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from the best. Tune in to "Queens of the DMV: How to Build Your Multi-Unit Portfolio" and unlock the secrets to building a thriving multi-unit real estate empire today.

    Market Update: How Interest Rates Are Working with Aimee Minnis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2023 36:31


    Join the Queens of The DMV in this illuminating episode as they delve into the fascinating world of interest rates with special guest Aimee Minnis, a seasoned loan officer with Benchmark Mortgage.  In this highly informative discussion, the Queens explore the ins and outs of interest rates, breaking down the complex terminology and shedding light on the factors that influence these rates. Aimee Minnis, known for her expertise in the mortgage industry, shares her wealth of knowledge and provides valuable insights to help listeners navigate the world of borrowing and lending. Together, the Queens and Aimee Minnis demystify the intricacies of interest rates, answering common questions such as: What determines the fluctuation of interest rates? How can borrowers secure the best interest rates for their loans? And what are the implications of interest rates on the economy as a whole? Throughout the episode, Aimee imparts practical tips and advice on how to approach interest rates strategically, whether you're considering a mortgage, a personal loan, or any other form of borrowing. The conversation also touches on the current economic climate and its potential impact on interest rates, providing listeners with an up-to-date understanding of the financial landscape. As always, the Queens bring their unique perspectives and engaging banter to the table, making this episode an enjoyable and educational experience for listeners of all backgrounds. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer, a seasoned investor, or simply someone curious about the intricacies of interest rates, this episode of "Queens of The DMV" is a must-listen.  Get ready to reign supreme over your finances as the Queens and Aimee guide you through the fascinating world of interest rates.

    Millenial & Gen Z Buy Luxury Goods & Live at Home

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2023 29:12


    Join The Queens of the DMV as they discuss the surprising trend of Millennials and Gen Zers buying luxury goods while still living with their parents. In this thought-provoking podcast episode, the Queens delve into the reasons behind this trend, from changing attitudes towards homeownership and financial independence to the impact of social media and peer pressure. They also explore the potential long-term consequences of this trend on the economy, the housing market, and the personal and financial wellbeing of these young consumers. With their signature wit and wisdom, The Queens of the DMV provide a fascinating and insightful analysis of this emerging trend, offering valuable perspectives for anyone interested in the intersections of youth culture, consumer behavior, and economic trends. Tune in now and join the conversation!

    The Queens are Back!!! Allow Us To Reintroduce Ourselves

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2023 26:50


    The Queens of the DMV are back behind the microphone!!  Catch up with Arial, Arnita and Cher and find out whats new and exciting in their worlds. You will learn how real life and real estate is balanced for these three busy entrepreneurs.  Don't miss an episode to download and subscribe. New Episodes will drop on Tuesdays!  Thank you for listening to our podcast. Follow us on Instagram at @queensofDMV

    Everything You Need To Know About Crypto & NFTs

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2022 54:03


    The Queens (Arial Pegues, Cher Castillo, Arnita Greene) deep dive into cryptocurrency with guest Grindstone. Follow the Queens on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/queensofdmv/

    Understanding FHA 203k Loans

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2022 34:36


    The Queens (Arial Pegues, Cher Castillo, Arnita Greene) spend time with Shameeka Price as she details her strategy for utilizing FHA 203k loans. Follow the Queens on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/queensofdmv/

    How to Navigate Rising Interest Rates & Still Purchase Your Dream Home!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2022 27:09


    The Queens (Arial Pegues, Cher Castillo, Arnita Greene) are once again joined by Leo Anzoleaga to discuss the impact of current interest rates on the home buying process. Follow the Queens on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/queensofdmv/

    Social Media : Working Smart Not Hard

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2022 30:24


    The Queens (Arial Pegues, Cher Castillo, Arnita Greene) share their thoughts on effective social media use for real estate agents. Follow the Queens on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/queensofdmv/

    Building Wealth Through Apartment Investing

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2022 45:54


    The Queens (Arnita Greene, Arial Pegues, and Cher Castillo) break down multi family investing with Tiffany Spann who transitioned from single family investing after seeking higher coaching. Follow the Queens on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/queensofdmv/

    Highlighting Women Doing It Big: Mompreneur And Service Provider

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2022 41:01


    The Queens (Arnita Greene, Arial Pegues, and Cher Castillo) sit down with Patrice Cameau to discuss the origins of her content creator business and being a mom. Follow the Queens on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/queensofdmv/

    Ready To Buy or Lease Commercial Property? 10 Things You Must Know!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2022 34:04


    The Queens (Arnita Greene, Arial Pegues, and Cher Castillo) break down their approach to purchasing and leasing commercial real estate as well as the challenges of being a female in the commercial real estate industry. Follow the Queens on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/queensofdmv/

    Where Do You Draw the Line?!: Setting Client Boundaries

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2022 36:59


    The Queens (Arial Pegues, Arnita Greene, and Cher Castillo) discuss handling clients who select them to be their realtor for the wrong reason and managing clients who challenge other personal and professional boundaries. Follow the Queens on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/queensofdmv/

    Maintaining Your Mental Health Amidst Covid, Career & Commitments

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2022 47:02


    In this two guest episode, The Queens (Arnita Greene, Cher Castillo, and Arial Pegues) discuss mental health with Sasha Nicole and Dr. Nicole Cammack. Follow the Queens on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/queensofdmv/ National Suicide Hotline 800-273-8255 _____ For women who feel stuck and stagnant in life, Sasha Nicole teaches how to feel more confident and courageous through various courses, motivational videos, coaching, and keynote speeches. As a mental health advocate in the wellness industry for over ten years who not only survived severe postpartum depression and thrives with a mental health condition, it is her mission to assist others in living a healed and whole life while honing in on what truly makes you happy. _____ Dr. Cammack is passionate about mental health awareness, treatment, and reducing the mental health stigma, particularly as it relates to Black communities. Both her clinical and research interests have continually focused on mental health issues specific to the Black community and identifying ways to address the cultural and systemic issues that impact Black mental health and wellness.

    Running a Short Term Rental Portfolio

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2022 45:13


    The Queens (Cher Castillo, Arnita Greene, Arial Pegues) spend with Rhianna Green to learn about operating short term rentals and AirBnb as a business. Follow the Queens on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/queensofdmv/

    Interior Design Trends for 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2022 44:45


    The Queens (Cher Castillo, Arnita Greene, Arial Pegues) interview Katina Benenate, an interior designer and a fellow DMV realtor. Katina discusses how to select the right trends for long term value. Follow the Queens on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/queensofdmv/

    Killing It as a Dual Career Agent

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2022 35:33


    The Queens (Cher Castillo, Arnita Greene, Arial Pegues) interview Chikia Barnes-Thompson who works two full time jobs. Chikia discusses how she survives and thrives at her government job and as a real estate agent. Follow the Queens on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/queensofdmv/

    How Set a Winning List Price

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2021 31:45


    The Queens (Cher Castillo, Arnita Greene, Arial Pegues) discuss the techniques they use to set a winning list price in this competitive market. Follow the Queens on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/queensofdmv/

    Is Real Estate the Right Hustle for You?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2021 46:14


    Thinking about getting into the real estate industry? The Queens (Arial Pegues, Arnita Greene, Cher Castillo) discuss whether this profession is the best fit for you. Follow the Queens on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/queensofdmv/

    Are You Getting Too Emotional in Your Transactions?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2021 45:09


    The Queens (Arial Pegues, Arnita Greene, Cher Castillo) discuss the importance of realtors staying calm when dealing with fussy clients. Are you protecting your client or protecting your ego? Follow the Queens on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/queensofdmv/

    The Real on Credit & Buying a House?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2021 34:20


    The Queens (Arial Pegues, Arnita Greene, Cher Castillo) discuss the importance of good credit when it comes to the purchase of your new home. Follow the Queens on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/queensofdmv/

    Relationships & Real Estate: Dating Your Clients Yay or Nay!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2021 41:49


    The Queens (Arial Pegues, Arnita Greene, Cher Castillo) interview realtor Joe Clair to get his thoughts on agents dating clients. Follow the Queens on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/queensofdmv/

    The Expectations of the Million Dollar Client

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2021 32:04


    The Queens (Arnita Greene, Cher Castillo, Arial Pegues) discuss the best practices for working with and attracting million dollar clients. Follow the Queens on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/queensofdmv/

    How to Work with Contractors?!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2021 39:40


    The Queens (Cher Castillo, Arial Pegues, Arnita Greene) discuss the best practices for picking a contractor and how to avoid less than stellar partners. Follow the Queens on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/queensofdmv/

    Anxiety & COVID: How It's Affecting Work & Play

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2021 39:19


    The Queens (Arial Pegues, Arnita Greene, Cher Castillo ) discuss their approach to easing stress and anxiety in the work place and at home. Follow the Queens on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/queensofdmv/

    The Low Down on Home Appraisal

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2021 52:48


    The Queens (Cher Castillo, Arnita Greene, Arial Pegues) are joined by Chris Jackson of The Jackson Appraisal Group to discuss the appraisal process and how clients can best position their home. Follow the Queens on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/queensofdmv/

    The Truth About Purchasing New Construction

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2021 40:27


    The Queens (Arnita Greene, Cher Castillo, Arial Pegues) discuss some of the issues new construction buyers face. Follow the Queens on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/queensofdmv/

    Multigenerational Living the New Wave?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 48:06


    The Queens (Cher Castillo, Arial Pegues, Arnita Greene) are joined by real estate attorney Evelyn Miller of Smart Settlements to discuss her experience living with her parents and in laws. Follow the Queens on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/queensofdmv/

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    Marriage or Mortgage

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2021 34:12


    The Queens (Arnita Greene, Arial Pegues, Cher Castillo) react to the new Netflix show, Marriage or Mortgage. Follow the Queens on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/queensofdmv/

    Seeking Success...Bare Minimum Won't Get You the Results You Want!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2021 32:04


    The Queens (Arial Pegues, Cher Castillo, Arnita Greene) discuss the importance of your work ethic and your goals being congruent. Follow the Queens on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/queensofdmv/

    So You Think You Are Ready To Flip?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2021 42:06


    The Queens (Cher Castillo, Arnita Greene, Arial Pegues) are joined by Tom Heffernan of Carstensz Capital Partners to discuss hard money lending for real estate investing. Then, the Queens further breakdown fix and flip process. Follow the Queens on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/queensofdmv/

    Women Empowering Women in Business & Beyond

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2021 45:01


    The Queens (Arnita Greene, Cher Castillo, Arial Pegues) are joined by Jade Floyd, Vice President of Communications for The Case Foundation and Director of Communications for Revolution Venture Capital, to discuss how women can support each other in and out of the work place. Follow the Queens on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/queensofdmv/

    How To Avoid Tax Nightmares?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2021 42:53


    The Queens (Cher Castillo, Arial Pegues, Arnita Greene) are joined by tax professional Amani Ahmed to discuss tax tips for home buyers and realtors. Follow the Queens on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/queensofdmv/

    The Good, the Bad, the Ugly of Dating a Mogul

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2021 24:57


    The Queens (Arial Pegues, Arnita Greene, Cher Castillo) discuss expectations for men and women in a relationship when the woman is a boss. Follow the Queens on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/queensofdmv/

    Letting Fear Stand in the Way of Homeownership?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2021 49:43


    The Queens (Arial Pegues, Cher Castillo, Arnita Greene) are joined by mortgage professional Leo Anzoleaga of DK Mortgage to discuss common fears the first time home buyer faces. Follow the Queens on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/queensofdmv/​ Follow Leo on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leoanzoleagagroup/

    How to Win an Offer in a Competitive Market

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2021 34:07


    The Queens (Arial Pegues, Arnita Greene, and Cher Castillo) provide tips for winning more offers in a competitive market. How agents should be communicating with other agents during the process, the benefits of a letter to the seller, and more. Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/queensofdmv/

    Professional Attire

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2021 31:32


    The Queens (Cher Castillo, Arial Pegues, and Arnita Greene) discuss the appropriate way for real estate agents to dress for the job. Follow on Instagram

    Introducing The Queens of the DMV

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2021 34:40


    Get to know the hosts Cher Castillo, Arial Pegues, and Arnita Greene. The Queens also discuss work life balance for moms and businesswomen. Follow on Instagram

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