Shafaq Chawla

#JustSold in one of my favorite central San Jose communities Georgetown! This purchase is the perfect example of why it’s so important to work with an agent you trust is your partner and always looking out for you. That’s how you end up with someone advocating for you and negotiating the home you love so you can buy it for... drumroll please... $50K below list price!! (and significantly lower than the last sold comp!) This 3 bed, 2.5 bath townhome has a gorgeous ...brick exterior with some serious east coast vibes, a huge patio space for entertaining, large windows for a ton of natural light, and a short walk to the Diridon Station, SAP center, Whole Foods, and the future Google Campus community that is changing up San Jose as we know it. Purchased by these happy buyers for a cool $1.15M . . . . . BRE 01985033 #realtorsofinstagram #bayarearealestate #siliconvalleyrealestate #iamnyandco #newyorkandcompany #lifestyleblogger #realestatedaily #bayarearealestateagent #realtorlifestyle #siliconvalleyrealtor #realtor #sanjoserealestate #sanjoserealtor #sanjosecalifornia #igblog #realestategoals #agentsofcompass #realestateagent #compassagentseverywhere #compassagents #realestatelife #realtorlife #realtor #firsttimehomebuyer #entrepreneurlife #lifestyleblogger #luxuryrealestate #shafaqchawla #ritzyrealtor @ San Jose, California See more

COMING SOON! (like really, really soon ) Small sneak peek of my upcoming listing that goes live...TOMORROW! I can’t WAIT to share the details of this beautiful home, located in a private San Jose community with access to every luxury lifestyle amenity you could possibly want... and with top schools!... But you’ll have to wait juuuuust a little longer So get your preapprovals ready and start dreamin’ of your new life... . . . . . #comingsoon #househunting #buyingahome #homebuyers #buyahome #homebuying #firsttimehomebuyers #realestateinvesting #buyahouse #stoprenting #buysellinvest #housingmarket #listingspecialist #realestatetips #homebuyertips #sellmyhouse #realtortips #homebuying101 #homebuyingprocess #iloverealestate #wannabuyahouse #homeownershipgoals #realestatelife #realestatefashionista #thatrealtorlife #compassagentseverywhere #agentsofcompass #compass #ritzyrealtor #shafaqchawla See more

Today is my birthday! Birthdays are so magical because even as an adult I’m so blown away with all the love, wishes and reconnections with friends, even if brief. My Covid birthday was actually a lot like my birthdays growing up as a summer baby, I never got to celebrate mid-school year with my friends so unless I was having a birthday party, it was always a quieter birthday. (Any other summer babies feel my pain?!) So how did I spend my birthday?... - Started my morning negotiating on behalf of a client looking to buy a $1.3M second home in South Lake Tahoe (FYI, the Tahoe market is on ) - Meditation with @sarabodin, as recommended by a friend. I’ve been wanting to start meditating and today felt like the perfect day to start with gratitude and love really enjoying Sara’s guided meditations if you’re looking to start yourself. - Worked out on the @onepeloton with @codyrigsby. Yes, on my birthday (but really, who am I?!) - Enjoyed an afternoon of phone calls, FaceTimes, FB & IG tags and DMs, serenading voice notes... and there was even a virtual dance party! My heart is full and i’m sending you all love and gratitude for making my day so special. Counting down to sushi dinner delivery and that’s a wrap! xo, Shaf . . . . . #iamNYandCo #NYandcopartner #birthdaymonth #reflections #gratitude #createyourlife #intentionalliving #livewithpurpose #stayinyourmagic #mindfulliving #realestateagent #fempreneur #girlpreneur #realtorlife #mindsetiseverything #designyourlife #liveauthentic #realestatefashionista #lifestyleblogger #style #styleblogger #sanjose #realestatelife #bayareablogger #siliconvalley #sfblogger #desiblogger #ritzyrealtor #shafaqchawla @ San Jose, California See more

Featuring my newest listing in Midtown San Jose! 2 bd | 2 ba | 1311 sqft This beautiful Midtown Plaza condo, centrally located close to everything Downtown San Jose has to offer, is ready to welcome you home. This third floor unit presents a large open concept living area with a modern kitchen, spacious bedrooms and updated bathrooms. The ideal floor plan of this home puts the bedrooms on opposite ends of the unit for maximum privacy and a living area that opens up to ...a large, bright patio space with views of the quiet and serene interior courtyard. Don't forget the enviable location -- walking distance from both BASIS independent school and the new Avenue Silicon Valley school, nearby to downtown, ~1 mile from the proposed Google Village/Diridon Station, ~2 miles from the luxurious Santana Row, and minutes away from the 280/880/87/101 freeways. With tons of natural light, in-unit laundry, and two assigned gated parking spots, this home isn't one to be missed! Prior to tour, please review rules of entry: https://bit.ly/30myGkC #justlisted #siliconvalleyrealestate #sanjose #siliconvalley #bayarea #firsttimehomebuyer #buyahome #sellmyhome #sanjoserealestate #househunting #homesforsale #listingagent #realtorsofig #realestatedeals #shafaqchawla #ritzyrealtor See more

If you’ve been paying attention to mortgage rates, you’ve seen some volatility over the past few months but one thing has been clear: rates are holding strong at all-time lows. A few weeks ago, Fannie Mae’s Housing Forecast report *predicted* that the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage for 2020 will drop to an average of 3%, and then maybe even fall further to an average of 2.9% by 2021. Both would be all-time lows -- and if the average does hit 2.9% next year, many homeown...ers with strong credit could see rates in the mid- or even low-2’s! HOLY MOLY! To put this into perspective, according to LendingTree, 2018 mortgage rates for 30-year loans averaged 4.54% and 4.25% in 2019 but were also coupled with stable or rising real estate prices. With the influx of inventory starting to pick up in the Bay Area this summer plus the incredibly low interest rates, buyer purchasing power is STRONGER than ever! So should you wait for possibly lower interest rates or buy now? My advice: consider buying now because competition is lower than usual and inventory is picking up. Prices are holding steady but could rapidly pick up next year so you really have a winning combo on your hands right now. And for those of you who already own... this might be the time to look into upgrading or a refinance option to save some $$$! . . . . . DRE 01985033 #mortgagebroker #homeloans #househunting #buyingahome #homebuyers #buyahome #homebuying #firsttimehomebuyers #realestateinvesting #buyahouse #stoprenting #buysellinvest #housingmarket #listingspecialist #realestatetips #homebuyertips #sellmyhouse #realtortips #homebuying101 #homebuyingprocess #iloverealestate #wannabuyahouse #homeownershipgoals #compassagentseverywhere #agentsofcompass #compass #ritzyrealtor #shafaqchawla

The market is still

But anyone hoping a silver lining to the economic chaos would be deals in the housing market have thus far been disappointed; for the week ending May 9, the median listing price in the United States was up 1.4 percent year-over-year, according to Realtor.com. Existing home sales in April fell by almost 18 percent, but prices rose 7.4 percent compared to a year ago.

Free COVID-19 testing in San Jose, open to all.

We’re seeing local and national rules for shelter in place change everyday, but how is the loosening of restrictions in major markets across the country impacting real estate? New blog post is up with real-time trends and stats from Compass data in cities across the country!

Shelter in Place extended to the end of May but a few restrictions may be loosened for low risk activities. Details to be announced later this week.

Built-in dining, love it or hate it? #interiordesigntrends #designinspo Known as Banquette Dining, the name is derived from the french word for an upholstered bench placed up against or built into a wall. Dining nooks have been an interior design trend making a major comeback in various designs and patterns. Personally, I'm all for having a nook up against large windows for casual dining... as long as I ALSO have a formal dining room for dinner parties!... What do you think? Love it or hate it? . . . . . #interiordesign #interiordesigntrends2020 #interiordesignideas #interiors #instakitchen #instadiningroom #interiorstyling #homedecor #moderninterior #interior_and_living #diningroomdesign #homestyle #interiorstylists #interiordeluxe #hgtv #houzz #interiortrends #homestylingtips #interiorsinspo #interiorstyle #dreamhome #milliondollarlisting #interiorlovers #luxuryrealestate #styleathomehome #interiorforyou #luxuryinteriors #luxurydecor See more

Can we get a #YEAHBABY! Last night, (the fab woman behind) @tuckertails and I put together the first @womenofcompass Silicon Valley chapter event and it was . Our guest was @karissa_kouchis, the only female national speaker on the @TonyRobbins team, and SHE KILLED IT. We laughed. We cried. We talked mindset. We shut down our limiting beliefs. We connected. We were empowered. We left at a level 10.... If you aren’t following KK on IG already, I don’t know what you’re waiting for! This woman has a gift and it was an honor to be able to share that with the @WomenofCompass. See more

Dropping some #wednesdaywisdom so listen up: Tax season is here and I KNOW you would love a bigger refund check (or to pay less) so start planning now for next year’s taxes. My advice? BUY A HOME. But don’t just take my word for it, crunch numbers with your accountant and see how it could impact your specific situation.... Below I’m setting you up with some key tax benefits of owning a home that you may want to discuss: 1. A deduction of up to $750,000 worth of mortgage interest. 2. A SALT (state and local real estate taxes) deduction up to $10,000.00. 3. Tax-free rental income of 2 weeks if you rent your home out for 2 weeks per year. 4. A $250,000 tax-free capital gain deduction for singles and $500,000 for couples upon selling. 5. If you buy your home for $500,000, and it is worth $1 million when you die, your heirs' cost basis re-sets at $1 million and you bypass the capital gains on the initial value gain. 6. The current tax law allows you to take a tax deduction of $5 per square foot, for up to 300 square feet of office space. You can get a maximum deduction of $1,500. The points above = more money in your pocket. So take advantage of the time you get with your accountant and score some professional advice and then let’s do this 2020 is a great year to buy a home! Tips courtesy of @theleonardsteinbergteam! Again, please discuss with your accounting professional before making any financial decisions. See more

Inventory is super low and competition high. Buying in San Jose is challenging but NOT impossible! If you’re a seller now is the time! Get the highest sales price for your home because the demand is definitely there. Buyers work with the right agent! Getting in during competitive seasons is all about strategy and attention to detail. Partnering with the right agent will ensure you’re in the prime position to win.