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Do I Know Many Real Estate Agents?

Do I know many real estate agents? I'd say I know a few agents. My team and I compiled a list of about 13,000 agents, we have their emails and we market to them. Knowing other agents is a big component of being a good real estate agen...

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Matt Cheney Market Update

Monday Market Update: May 15, 2023

The numbers are in for this week’s report. Months of inventory continues to stay tight and is trending tighter. For sellers we see this a positive time for you to market your home. For buyers we are seeing scenarios of mu...

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What Do You Do to Stay Sharp

One of the best business decisions I have ever made was when I hired a real estate coach. These are weekly accountability calls where it’s, “What have I done in the past week?”, “Did you follow up on what you said you were going to ...

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The Impact of Inflation on Mortgage Rates

If you’re reading headlines about inflation or mortgage rates, you may see something about the recent decision from the Federal Reserve (the Fed). But what does it mean for you, the housing market, and your plans to buy a home? Here’s what ...

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Do I Have a Business Degree?

When I first started in real estate, I was working with a lot of commercial real estate developers working on these large condo developments. I realized I need a tool so I could communicate better with these clients. So I applied and ear...

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Matt Cheney Market Update

Monday Market Update: May 8, 2023

The Weekly numbers are in! New listings jumped 13% when compared to last week’s. Well, that’s good news. You ask, what was total inventory like a year ago? Funny you should ask. We pulled up the numbers from our report from ...

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Buyer Activity Is Up Despite Higher Mortgage Rates

If you’re a homeowner thinking about making a move, you may wonder if it’s still a good time to sell your house. Here’s the good news. Even with higher mortgage rates, buyer traffic is actually picking up speed. Data from the latest Sh...

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Did I learn Any Lessons Playing Sports?

In life and in sports, there’s a gray area. So I was playing football for the first time and I was following the rules. I was a defensive guard, blocking and tackling. And I was going in to tackle the quarterback and he got the pass of...

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A Recession Doesn’t Equal a Housing Crisis

Everywhere you look, people are talking about a potential recession. And if you’re planning to buy or sell a house, this may leave you wondering if your plans are still a wise move. To help ease your mind, experts are saying that if we do off...

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