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Thought the Market Passed You By? Think Again.
If you stepped back from your home search over the past few years, you’re not alone – and you’re definitely not out of options. In fact, now might be the ideal time to take another look. With more homes to choose from, prices leveling...
What’s Your Fixer Upper Worth?
What’s your fixer upper worth? Who’s going to buy your fixer upper? I see homes in great condition and others that need some love. Do you have an older home with a kitchen and baths that need updating? How about your neighborhood, are ...
Why You Don’t Need To Be Afraid of Today’s Mortgage Rates
Mortgage rates have been the monster under the bed for a while. Every time they tick up, people flinch and say, “Maybe I’ll wait.” But here’s the twist. Waiting for that perfect 5-point-something rate could end up haunting your wa...
Why Some Homes Sell Quickly – and Others Don’t Sell at All
A few years ago, inventory hit a record low. Just about anything sold – and fast. But now, there are far more homes on the market. Listings are up almost 20% from this time last year. And in some areas, supply is even back to levels we ...
DMV Weekly Market Update: Nov 3, 2025
Happy November everyone. Today’s new listings are down 15 percent from last week. Indicating an early seasonal slowdown or sellers pressing the pause button on account of the slow-down and yet to materialize lower mortgage rates. ...
Thinking About Buying a House? Here’s a Secret You Need to Know
Are you thinking about buying a house? Here’s a secret you need to know about. Want to know about tomorrow’s listings? I often know of listings years before they go to market. Often my future sellers have me tour their homes as we prepa...
Matt Cheney Presents: 2501 M Street, NW T04, Washington, DC 20037
Matt Cheney Presents: 2501 M Street, NW T04, Washington, DC 20037 Hello, I am Matt Cheney. Welcome to 2501 M Street. We are excited to share with you our latest condo listing, delivering the Manhattan experience in the heart of Washington...
The Reason Homes Feel Like They Cost So Much (It’s Not What You Think)
Scroll through your feed and you’ll see plenty of finger-pointing about why homes cost so much. And according to a national survey, a lot of people believe big investors are to blame. Even though data shows that’s not true, nea...