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Home Projects That Boost Value

Whether you’re planning to move soon or not, it’s smart to be strategic about which home projects you take on. Your time, energy, and money matter – and not all upgrades offer the payoff you might expect. As U.S. News Real Estate explains...

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DMV Real Estate Market Update

DMV Weekly Market Update: May 19, 2025

Another big week for listings. We are up 18% over last week’s new listings and inventory remains low. Hopefully this leads to good news for buyers and sellers alike. Happy House Hunting. Remember we are here for you.

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Matt Cheney of Cheney and Co meeting with first-time home buyers in DC MD and VA to discuss strategies for selling homes quickly and effectively.

Why Some Homes Sell Faster Than Others

As you think ahead to your own move, you may have noticed some houses sell within days, while others linger. But why is that? As Redfin says: “. . . today’s housing market has been topsy-turvy since the pandemic. Low inventory (though ri...

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Homebuyers in the DMV reviewing title insurance options with trusted DC Realtor Matt Cheney, protecting their investment in Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia real estate.

This Title Insurance Tip Could Save You Thousands

Next time you are going to buy a house and pay for title insurance, make sure you check with the seller about their title insurance because you could possibly get a re-issue rate and save yourself thousands of dollars. This is one of the...

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A peaceful morning with coffee and reading — reflecting on real estate insights from Matt Cheney of Cheney and Co in DC MD and VA, exploring the contrast between two housing markets.

A Tale of Two Housing Markets

For a long time, the housing market was all sunshine for sellers. Homes were flying off the shelves, and buyers had to compete like crazy. But lately, things are starting to shift. Some areas are still super competitive for buyers, while others...

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DMV Market Update

DMV Weekly Market Update: May 12, 2025

Happy Monday folks! Hope you had a fabulous Mother’s Day weekend. We had another 1K+ week for new listings coming to market and a steady pace of contracts and sales which net out a positive market for sellers given our historic...

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A happy family exploring new home options with Matt Cheney of Cheney and Co in DC MD and VA, enjoying the flexibility of today’s housing market.

You Finally Have More Options for Your Move

If you put your home search on hold because you couldn’t find anything you liked in your budget, it’s time to try again. ​ There’s a much wider selection of homes for sale, with more fresh listings hitting the market each m...

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Frustrated homebuyer in the DMV rethinking their strategy with expert guidance from DC Realtor Matt Cheney, helping clients in Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia make smarter real estate decisions.

Insanity

Some say the definition of Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results. I could not disagree more. Whoever came up with that phrase didn’t work in sales and marketing where the reward is in repetit...

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Two women talking at a café about buying a home in DC, Maryland, or Virginia with guidance from Matt Cheney and Cheney and Co.

Should I Buy a Home Now or Wait?

At some point, you’ve probably heard the saying: “Yesterday was the best time to buy a home, but the next best time is today.” That’s because homeownership is about the long game – and home prices typically rise over time. So, whil...

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