Farah El-Fakir, DFW Realtor

01/01/2021

2020 is a year we will never forget but in all seriousness, I do hope 2021 has more perks!

While 2020 was far from an ideal year, there were some silver linings too.

I'm grateful that technology allows me to do a lot of my job virtually so that I could keep things going this year.

I'm grateful for the clients who stuck with me through quarantine and kept going forward with their home buying goals.

I'm grateful for all my industry partners who came together to support each other and make sure we could get our clients to the closing table.

Wishing and each everyone a Happy New Year!! 💖🎊

10/06/2020

Tired of the rent race and thinking about buying? ⁣
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Buying a home is, yes, a huge financial decision, but it’s also an emotional one. And while you can find online calculators and quizzes galore to tell you whether you’re financially set, the emotional side of buying a home is often overlooked. ⁣
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To gauge if you’re ready—heart, mind, and means—to stop renting and buy, think about these below-the-surface questions:⁣
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1. 𝘼𝙧𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙮 𝙩𝙤 𝙥𝙪𝙩 𝙙𝙤𝙬𝙣 𝙧𝙤𝙤𝙩𝙨?

Buying is a more long-term decision than renting, so you want to be sure you’re ready to plant for at least a couple of years before signing on the dotted line.⁣

2. 𝘿𝙤 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙙𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙧𝙚 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙫𝙖𝙘𝙮 𝙖𝙩 𝙝𝙤𝙢𝙚?

If you’re exhausted by noisy neighbors and no place to stretch your legs, it may be time to buy.⁣

3. 𝘼𝙧𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙞𝙣 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙘𝙪𝙧𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙟𝙤𝙗?

Lenders want to see job stability, so if you’re thinking of buying, evaluate your long-term employment plans.⁣

4. 𝙄𝙨 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙙𝙚𝙗𝙩-𝙩𝙤-𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤 𝙞𝙣 𝙖 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙝𝙮 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚?

Your DTI ratio is an important factor when applying for a mortgage. Getting debt under control before purchasing is always a wise decision.⁣

5. 𝙄𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙖 “𝙬𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙩𝙤” 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙪𝙮 𝙖 𝙝𝙤𝙢𝙚?

You should never buy a home because others are doing it or because you think it’s what you’re supposed to do next. You’ve gotta have your own “want-to” and desire. ⁣
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🌟 The first step towards homeownership is saying with confidence, to yourself and others, “Let’s do this!” If you’re there, I’d love to chat about what you’re thinking and give you hard numbers in the neighborhoods you love. ⁣
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✨ And don't forget, if becoming a homeowner in 2021 is one of your goals, you need to join us on the 90 Days to Homeowner Challenge – it starts whenever you sign up ! 💖

www.tinyurl.com/90dayhomeownerchallenge

10/02/2020

Can you believe it? We’ve almost made it through 2020—that alone deserves some serious toasting 🥂, heaps of hugs 🤗, and if you’re a teary-eyed mess like me 🥺, even a few tissues.⁣
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And while it’s always good to look back, it’s even better to look ahead 👉 . So let’s turn towards 2021 with confidence, determination, and intentionality. Need an easy way to do that? 𝐈 𝐆𝐎𝐓 𝐘𝐎𝐔!
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For the final days of 2020, I’m inviting you to join me on a 90 Days to Homeowner Challenge 🗝.⁣
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I’ll dish out all you need to know about what it might take for YOU to become a homeowner in 2021—the obvious and the not-so-obvious—to give you the grit and guts you need to make your home-owning 𝒅𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒎𝒔 a 2021 𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚕𝚒𝚝𝚢.⁣
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✨ If you’re up for the challenge, send me a DM to hop on board and receive the 90-Day digital guide.

𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐮𝐭 2021; 𝐰𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧’ 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐚!!

09/29/2020

09/26/2020

Are you making any of these investing mistakes? Make sure you know how to avoid them!

Whether you plan to invest in rental property—or buy and flip—steer clear of these pitfalls.

09/24/2020

Is a wireless speaker on your shopping list? Here's help for finding a good one.

Portable Bluetooth speakers continue to improve, with better sound and battery life. These are the best ones you can buy right now.

09/22/2020

Sometimes, office space is a good resource for getting ideas to use at home.

Lovely office space of Ultraconfidentiel Design situated in Mumbai, India, designed by Ultraconfidentiel Design.

09/19/2020

You don't need to hire a pro to add wainscoting to your home.

Construction adhesive makes these home improvements — among others — much easier.

09/17/2020

Take advantage of the 1031 exchange when selling your to get .

The taxes on selling a rental house can add up fast. Here's what you can do about it.

09/15/2020

Abode offers many options when it comes to security.

Interested in building out your own alarm system? These are the best DIY smart alarm systems that can keep your home safe and save you money.