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Washington Commanders
What do I think of the new name for our Washington DC football team? I really hoped the Washington Football Team was going to stick, I thought that was a good name. I've been a fan since the '80's, so I'm going to do my best with this...
Think Twice Before Waiting for 3% Mortgage Rates
Last year, the Federal Reserve took action to try to bring down inflation. In response to those efforts, mortgage rates jumped up rapidly from the record lows we saw in 2021, peaking at just over 7% last October. Hopeful buyers experienced a hi...
What Do I Love Most about DC?
What do I love most about DC? I really love the history and the politics. Not many people know this, but when I was in college, I was a history major. It's something I find very interesting. Matt Cheney Washington Fine Properti...
Monday Market Update
A good Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. day to you and yours. Our Monday Market Update numbers for the week are ready for you. We are not seeing any major moves in the market though anecdotally we are seeing many of the long sittin...
What Experts Are Saying About the 2023 Housing Market
If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home soon, you probably want to know what you can expect from the housing market this year. In 2022, the market underwent a major shift as economic uncertainty and higher mortgage rates reduced buy...
What Is My Favorite Book?
So I don't think I have a favorite book right now. I'm not sure if you know this but I have a 3 year-old, a 5 year-old, and an 8 year-old Labrador so there's no leisure reading at our house. But I did get into audio books a couple of yea...
3 Best Practices for Selling Your House This Year
A new year brings with it the opportunity for new experiences. If that resonates with you because you’re considering making a move, you’re likely juggling a mix of excitement over your next home and a sense of attachment to your current one...
Yes, I was in a Fraternity
Yes, I was in a fraternity… Just a little bit more about me and my life. Yes, I was in a fraternity in college and I was even the president of my chapter. My wife would say that I am a recovering frat guy. My ATO brothers might s...