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179 Ways of a Realtor
The National Association of Realtors has been dealing with some public relations issues recently. One thing was how they articulate what services Realtors provide to home buyers and sellers. Well, they came up with a list of the 179 w...
Weekly Market Update: January 22, 2024
Good Morning Washington, DC! Have you dug yourself out yet? Not surprisingly we didn't see a ramp up in inventory this past week but don’t expect to see inventory this tight over the next few weeks. As Matt always says th...
2 Reasons Why Today’s Mortgage Rate Trend Is Good for Sellers
If you’ve been holding off on selling your house to make a move because you felt mortgage rates were too high, their recent downward trend is exciting news for you. Mortgage rates have descended since last October when they hit 7.79%. In fact...
Authentic Matt
With nearly two decades of experience navigating DC and nearby Virginia and Maryland real estate, Matt Cheney is widely respected as an exceptional leader in all aspects of today’s luxury home sales. If you are looking to make a move, ...
Avoid These Common Mistakes After Applying for a Mortgage
If you’re getting ready to buy a home, it’s exciting to jump a few steps ahead and think about moving in and making it your own. But before you get too far down the emotional path, there are some key things to keep in mind after you apply f...
What is an Easement?
Do you know what an easement is? Have you heard of an easement? An easement it is a legal instrument that grants property access to people or organizations who otherwise hold no ownership interest in your home. Think utility companies...
Weekly Market Update: January 15, 2023
Let it snow! Be it a day of service for you on this MLK Jr day or getting the kiddos out of the house for some snow fun please stay safe and warm. We ran the numbers for this week’s report and slowly but surely the market is...
Ways Your Home Equity Can Help You Reach Your Goals
If you’ve owned your house for at least a couple of years, there’s something you’re going to want to know more about – and that’s home equity. If you’re not familiar with that term, Freddie Mac defines it like this: “. . . your...