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Should You Buy a Home Now?

Thinking about buying a home but turned off by the interest rates right now? I do agree, 6% 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 mortgage. They got the house...

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Matt Cheney Market Update

Weekly Market Update: August 14th, 2023

Market Update numbers are in. The market has settled into a new pace for this last month of the summer. Keep an eye out for new listings here and there as many of the other active buyers may be away at the beach and you sc...

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Arlington VA

Hey Arlington! Amazon Loves You!

Today we take a dive into our YouTube archives back to our Onsite episode 15…Arlington, VA! Hey Arlington! Amazon loves you! Fun fact. Arlington once was part of Washington DC and shares six bridges with the Capital. It is considere...

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Who Do I Call Back?

Who do I call back? If I get two phone calls at the same time, who do I call back first? Well, it’s very easy for me. It’s my client who has a signed agreement with me. Frankly, I owe it to my clients to make them my top priori...

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Pricing Your House Right Still Matters Today

While this isn’t the frenzied market we saw during the ‘unicorn’ years, homes that are priced right are still selling quickly and seeing multiple offers right now. That’s because the number of homes for sale is still so low. Data from t...

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Broken window

What is Deferred Maintenance?

In real estate we talk about “deferred maintenance” when it comes to a seller not taking care of their home. There’s a number of examples such as broken windows. If those broken windows have not been replaced and water has gotten i...

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Matt Cheney Market Update

Weekly Market Update: August, 7th 2023

Good Afternoon, August! Time for our Weekly Market Update. We ran the numbers and inventory is tightening as we had expected. In all three of our snapshots, inventory is very much in the sellers advantage with even $1M+ condos...

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Home staging warehouse

Home Staging Warehouse Tour

Today we take a look back on my tour with Belinda Ramos of Redhouse Staging & Interiors for a behind the scenes look at the home staging process. Catch the full episode on our YouTube! Questions about staging your home? Reach out ...

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Downtown Washington DC

What’s the Trend in Downtown DC?

What trends am I watching for in residential real estate? Actually, it is what’s going on in commercial real estate. Here in DC we have the third densest office building district in the country. The District of Columbia depends upon...

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Home Renovation Projects to Tackle This Summer

Here are some ways to transform your living space that will make your home the envy of the neighborhood. Let's dive in: Outdoor Oasis Upgrade: Take your outdoor space to the next level with a backyard refresh. Consider adding a cozy patio or...

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