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Matt Cheney of Cheney and Co. showcases what $4 million buys in Washington DC and Arlington's luxury real estate market, covering prime homes in DC, MD, and VA areas.

What Does $4M Buy You in DC?

What does four million dollars buy you in DC? We ran the numbers for Washington DC and Arlington County for sales of exactly $4M and there were eight sales this past year. Four of those sales were houses, two were townhouses and two w...

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Buying Beats Renting in 22 Major U.S. Cities

That’s right—according to a recent study from Zillow, in 22 of the 50 largest metro areas, monthly mortgage payments are now lower than rent payments (see chart below): As mortgage rates have eased off their recent peak, home prices ...

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Don’t Fall for These Real Estate Agent Myths

When it’s time to buy or sell a home, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is who you’ll work with as your agent. That choice will have an impact on your entire experience and how smoothly it goes. As you figure out who you�...

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DMV Real Estate Market Update

DMV Weekly Market Update: September 30, 2024

Hi Folks! We are seeing two interesting metrics this week. New listings retracted 23% since last week’s rush, while months of supply grew 8%. We are seeing a steady increase of homes for sale and buyer activity, meanwhile...

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2024 Multiple Listing Services Change

Did you know in August of 2024 there was a fundamental change to the Multiple Listing Services throughout the US? We no longer as agents can publish in our MLS how much a seller has agreed to pay towards the buyer agent fee. It’s wild....

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Is Your House Priced Too High?

Every seller wants to get their house sold quickly, for as much money as they can, with as few headaches as possible. And chances are, you’re no different. But did you know one of the biggest things that could jeopardize your success is th...

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The Best Time To Buy a Home This Year

A shift is underway in the housing market this season. And if you’ve been sitting on the sidelines waiting for the right moment to jump back into your homebuying search, this is a great time to do it. That’s because the best week to buy a h...

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