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DMV Weekly Market Update: April 7, 2025

More and More and More inventory! Selling season is here and we have an 11% jump in new listings over last week and total inventory is up 5%! Getting ready to make a move? I’m a phone call away!

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Street parking and residential permit sign in Washington DC, explained by DC Realtor Matt Cheney to help DMV residents in Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia navigate local parking rules.

DC Public Parking

Did you know Washington DC was originally designed to have large avenues? The L’Enfant plan was designed to have green areas or buffers. That’s why it is common in DC for folks’ front and side lawns to be on city land. It’s ca...

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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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