Ep 4. Queen of the Castle

In the eighteenth season of Property Virgins, episode four, titled "Queen of the Castle," first-time homebuyers come seeking expert advice from Egypt Sherrod, a seasoned expert in real estate. The episode begins with Egypt introducing herself and explaining that she has made it her mission to help novice buyers navigate the real estate world and make an informed decision while purchasing their first home.

The first-time buyers featured are Olga and Yuriy, a young couple who recently got married and have outgrown their tiny apartment. They are on the lookout for a spacious home with a large backyard where they can raise their children. As the episode progresses, viewers watch Egypt showing them various homes on their list, taking into consideration their budget and preferences.

The couple is quite picky, and each property has something that they dislike. The first home has an excellent backyard, but it’s located too close to a busy street that will be dangerous for children. The second home is quite spacious, but the kitchen is too outdated and doesn't meet their standards. The third property has a fantastic kitchen, but the yard is too small to accommodate their needs.

Following Olga and Yuriy’s feedback, Egypt keeps searching for the perfect home that will satisfy all their demands. After viewing numerous properties and a process of elimination, Egypt finally showcases a property that ticks all the boxes on their list. The new home has a spacious backyard, a large kitchen, a proper dining area, and multiple bedrooms. Finally, they have found the perfect home!

In another segment of the show, viewers are introduced to Ashley, who has put her personal life on pause to achieve her dream of homeownership. She has been saving up, and now she has the budget to make her dreams come true. Ashley's goal is to buy a fixer-upper so she can make it her own and add her personal touch.

To help Ashley achieve her goal, Egypt takes her to view a few properties that require some work. After seeing a few options, Ashley finally zeroes on a house that she can work with. Although the house has a drab exterior, the interior is perfect for Ashley's creative vision. It has ample space to add her personal touches and make it her own. She decides this is the right property for her, and the rest of the episode follows her process of buying the home and turning it into her dream property neatly.

Throughout the process, Egypt offers invaluable pointers and warnings to residents on choosing the right property, ensuring that it is within their budget, and avoiding the pitfalls of the real estate world as first-time buyers. The show is informative and entertaining, giving viewers a peek into the strategies, decision-making processes, and challenges that first-time homebuyers face.