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The Sweet Spot for Buying Luxury Homes

If you’ve been looking for a home at the high end of your market, but haven’t found the right one, you may have put your search on hold. But according to recent data, now may be the time to jump back in. Here’s why. There Are More Luxu...

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Home renovations

What Renovations Should Sellers Complete?

What renovations should sellers complete? Windows: make sure that there are no cracked windows - make sure the seal hasn’t broken on those windows, and make sure they are in good shape. Floors: make sure the floors are in good shape...

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Matt Cheney Washington DC Realtor

Weekly Market Update: June 10, 2024

Morning folks! New listings and the other categories we track saw little change from last week. Another sign that we are seeing the market stabilizing. Depending upon who you ask folks will tell you we have a seller’s or a...

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Walking Tour: Dupont, Logan, Washington, DC 20009

We have a little bit of DuPont and a little bit of Logan for you today! We are back downtown In Old City II. Specifically, DC’s zip code 20009. And you ask me, what is Old City II? Well, think back to when the city was developed in ...

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Questions You May Have About Selling Your House

There’s no denying mortgage rates are having a big impact on today’s housing market. And that may leave you with some questions about whether it still makes sense to sell your house and make a move. Here are three of the top questions yo...

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Should You Buy a Home Now?

Should you buy a home now? Thinking about buying a home but turned off by the interest rates right now? I do agree, interest rates are not what we’re used to. But I think of my parents in the 1980’s with a 12.5% interest rate mort...

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Matt Cheney Washington DC Realtor

Weekly Market Update: May 27, 2024

Happy Memorial Day!  New listings are down (-44%) since last week as the market takes a holiday breather for the start of our summer season. Sellers please don’t fret; the traditional Spring Selling Season runs through J...

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Worried About Home Maintenance Costs? Consider This

If one of the main reasons you’re hesitant to buy a home is because you’re worried about the upkeep, here’s some information you may find interesting on both new home construction and existing homes (a home that’s been lived in by a pre...

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Are we in Bethesda or Rockville?

You tell me, are we in Bethesda or Rockville? Well, that depends on who you ask. Today we are in Montgomery County’s 20852 zip code. About a half of the zip code falls within the boundary of the City of Rockville and the southern ha...

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How Many Homes Are Investors Actually Buying?

Are big investors really buying up all the homes today? If you’re trying to find a house to buy, this may be something you’re wondering about. Maybe you’ve read about it or seen reels on social media saying investors buying all the hom...

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