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DMV Weekly Market Update: May 12, 2025

Happy Monday folks! Hope you had a fabulous Mother’s Day weekend. We had another 1K+ week for new listings coming to market and a steady pace of contracts and sales which net out a positive market for sellers given our historic...

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A happy family exploring new home options with Matt Cheney of Cheney and Co in DC MD and VA, enjoying the flexibility of today’s housing market.

You Finally Have More Options for Your Move

If you put your home search on hold because you couldn’t find anything you liked in your budget, it’s time to try again. ​ There’s a much wider selection of homes for sale, with more fresh listings hitting the market each m...

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Frustrated homebuyer in the DMV rethinking their strategy with expert guidance from DC Realtor Matt Cheney, helping clients in Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia make smarter real estate decisions.

Insanity

Some say the definition of Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results. I could not disagree more. Whoever came up with that phrase didn’t work in sales and marketing where the reward is in repetit...

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Two women talking at a café about buying a home in DC, Maryland, or Virginia with guidance from Matt Cheney and Cheney and Co.

Should I Buy a Home Now or Wait?

At some point, you’ve probably heard the saying: “Yesterday was the best time to buy a home, but the next best time is today.” That’s because homeownership is about the long game – and home prices typically rise over time. So, whil...

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DMV Market Update

DMV Weekly Market Update: April 28, 2025

Wow! Now that we have tax season and Easter behind us the market has surged back. New listings jumped 67% since last week! And total available homes for sale jumped 10% over last week. Positive news for the real estate market ...

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DC Realtor Matt Cheney advising clients in the DMV that trying to time the real estate market in Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia often leads to missed opportunities.

You Can’t Time the Real Estate Market

You can’t time the market. Real Estate is unlike many markets given its physicality. This is a very hard concept for many folks to get their head around, especially if they are accustomed to the timing of other markets. There are...

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Pre-Approval Isn’t Commitment – It’s Clarity

If buying a home is on your radar – even if it’s more of a someday plan than a right now plan – getting pre-approved early is still one of the smartest moves you can make. Why? Because, like anything in life, the right prep work makes thi...

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