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Have I Always Lived in DC?

It feels like I have lived in DC most of my life. My Mom, Dad, brothers, and I moved here to Bethesda in 1980. I was gone for most of the 90s for college and the prerequisite Manhattan experience. I moved back in 2001 and have been...

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Matt Cheney Market Update

Weekly Market Update: July 17th, 2023

Great news folks! New listings are staying on trend from last week and jumped another 29%. Buyers are you listening? That’s more houses to choose from and rates are trending down too. Now’s the time check out these new off...

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What Are Home Inspections For?

What are home inspections for? Home Inspections are not intended for a buyer to get a perfect house. No house is perfect. The idea is for a buyer to have a professional look under the hood for structural defects and deferred mainte...

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Matt Cheney Market Update

Monday Market Update: July 10, 2023

Hey Folks! Happy to report new listings shot up 18% over last week’s report. The summer selling season is in full swing. A nicer pace than the spring but we are seeing some properties fly off the shelf. What questions do you...

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Matt Cheney AU Park

Onsite: Episode 13 – AU Park

Time to take a dive into our YouTube archive collection and take a look back at Onsite episode 13: AU Park! American University Park also known as AU Park has become a very popular neighborhood here in Northwest DC. AU Park is across Ma...

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Should a Seller be Home During a Showing?

Absolutely not! No, a seller should not be home during a showing for a potential buyer. It is a huge turn off. This happened to some clients and I the other day. The seller was trying to sell the buyer and ask questions. It was a h...

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Why Homeownership Wins in the Long Run

Today’s higher mortgage rates, inflationary pressures, and concerns about a potential recession have some people questioning: should I still buy a home this year? While it’s true this year has unique challenges for homebuyers, it’s import...

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