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How Buying or Selling a Home Helps Your Local Economy

How Buying or Selling a Home Helps Your Local Economy

Whether you’re buying or selling a house, here’s something to think about that most people don’t. Your decision doesn’t just impact your life and your family’s, it sparks a ripple effect that has a positive impact on your entire commu...

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DMV Market Update

DMV Weekly Market Update: March 31, 2025

Morning DC! Spring has sprung and so has inventory. Total houses for sale jumped again this week by another 5%. If you are thinking of buying it’s a good time to get out there to explore your options.

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What You Need To Know About Homeowner’s Insurance

Homeowner’s insurance is a must-have to protect what’s probably your biggest investment – your home. And while you never want to think about worst-case scenarios, the right coverage is basically your safety net if something goes wrong. He...

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Matt Cheney of Cheney and Co. shares crucial advice for new DC, MD, VA Real Estate Agents, emphasizing resilience and understanding clients in the DMV market.

A Tip for New Real Estate Agents

A tip for folks who want to get into real estate. You may have binge watched Ryan, Fredrick, and the Joshes and you want to live a flashy lifestyle. You think it is all victories and high fives. That’s not the case. You can striv...

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Is It Time To Put Your House Back on the Market?

If you took your house off the market in late 2024, you’re not the only one. Newsweek reports that data from CoreLogic and the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) says nearly 73,000 homes were pulled from the market in December alone – that's more th...

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DMV Market Update

DMV Weekly Market Update: March 24, 2025

Happy Spring! We have reached 5K in total active new listings for the DMV. A number we haven’t seen since November. A good sign for the real estate market. A healthy supply for buyers to choose from.

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Is the Housing Market Starting To Balance Out?

For years, sellers have had the upper hand in the housing market. With so few homes for sale and so many people who wanted to purchase them, buyers faced tough competition just to get an offer accepted. But now, inventory is rising, and things ...

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Matt Cheney of Cheney and Co. explains how strategic pricing serves as a crucial marketing tool for homes in the Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) real estate market.

Price is a Marketing Tool

There are many strategies when it comes to selling a home. With the price you choose for a property being one if not the most important marketing tools you can use to attract potential buyers to the house. When selling a house ask you...

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Buying Your First Home? It’s Okay To Feel Nervous

Buying your first home is exciting, but let’s be real – it can also feel overwhelming. It’s a big step, and with that comes plenty of questions. Am I making the right decision? Can I really afford this right now? Will I be able to make en...

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Mortgage Rates Hit Lowest Point So Far This Year

If you’ve been holding off on buying a home because of high mortgage rates, you might want to take another look at the market. That’s because mortgage rates have been trending down lately – and that gives you a chance to jump back in. ...

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