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DMV Weekly Market Update: November 25, 2024

Morning DMV and Happy Thanksgiving week! New listings are down 22% from last week's numbers but do not despair. There are plenty of listings still available to buy. Over Five Thousand actually. Stay warm and thankful.

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What’s Behind Today’s Mortgage Rate Volatility?

If you’ve been keeping an eye on mortgage rates lately, you might feel like you’re on a roller coaster ride. One day rates are up; the next they dip down a bit. So, what’s driving this constant change? Let’s dive into just a few of the ...

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Is Wall Street Really Buying All the Homes?

Let’s be real – buying a home right now is tough. You’re scrolling through listings, rushing to open houses, and maybe even losing out to more competitive offers. Somewhere along the way, you might’ve heard the reason it’s so hard to ...

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Matt Cheney of Cheney and Co. clarifies how buyer agent fees work for clients in the Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) real estate market.

What is a Buyer Agent Fee?

Let’s talk about wages. Real estate agents only make money if a sale happens. In the case of buying a house the agent who represents the buyer will need to be compensated for their time and effort. The question is, will the buyer...

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DMV Real Estate Market Update

DMV Weekly Market Update: November 18, 2024

Hello Washington! Inventory is contracting but there are some amazing homes to be had. Time to get out there a find your new home. Having some questions about what we are seeing in the market? Give us a call.

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Should You Sell Your House or Rent It Out?

When you’re ready to move, figuring out what to do with your house is a big decision. And today, more homeowners are considering renting their home instead of selling it. Recent data from Zillow shows about two-thirds (66%) of sellers thou...

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What’s Motivating Homeowners To Move Right Now

Over the past few years, some homeowners have decided to delay their move because they don’t want to sell and take on a higher mortgage rate on their next home. Maybe you’re thinking the same thing. And honestly, that’s no surpris...

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Matt Cheney of Cheney and Co. shares his daily practice of gratitude, a key to a positive mindset for success in real estate across Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia (DMV).

Gratitude

I’m going to let you in a secret. If you see me on my daily jog along Mass Ave yelling out loud and doing a countdown with my fingers, I’m doing my gratitudes. I am a huge believer of a grateful mindset. I have a practice of rattl...

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