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Thinking About Buying a House? Here’s a Secret You Need to Know
Are you thinking about buying a house? Here’s a secret you need to know about. Want to know about tomorrow’s listings? I often know of listings years before they go to market. Often my future sellers have me tour their homes as we prepa...
Matt Cheney Presents: 2501 M Street, NW T04, Washington, DC 20037
Matt Cheney Presents: 2501 M Street, NW T04, Washington, DC 20037 Hello, I am Matt Cheney. Welcome to 2501 M Street. We are excited to share with you our latest condo listing, delivering the Manhattan experience in the heart of Washington...
The Reason Homes Feel Like They Cost So Much (It’s Not What You Think)
Scroll through your feed and you’ll see plenty of finger-pointing about why homes cost so much. And according to a national survey, a lot of people believe big investors are to blame. Even though data shows that’s not true, nea...
DMV Weekly Market Update: Oct 27, 2025
News to keep an eye out for this week. The FED is meeting and making an announcement on Wednesday (2:00 pm) on their rate. Most everyone is expecting a ¼ point reduction. Those of us in housing are hoping that translates to lower m...
Planning To Sell in 2026? Start the Prep Now
You’ve got big plans for 2026. But what you do this year could be the difference between a smooth sale and a stressful one. If you’re thinking of selling next spring (the busiest season in real estate), the smartest move you can make ...
Don’t Make this Mistake – Get a Pre-Listing Inspection
Don’t make this mistake - get a Pre-Listing Inspection! Are you getting ready to sell? But you have owned your home for a long time. You know you have repairs to make but not sure which to do or if there are unknown projects? In today’...
Is the Housing Market Going To Crash? Here’s What Experts Say
If you’ve seen headlines or social posts calling for a housing crash, it’s easy to wonder if home values are about to take a hit. But here’s the simple truth. The data doesn’t point to a crash. It points to slow, continued growt...
The $280 Shift in Affordability Every Homebuyer Should Know
If you paused your plans to move because of high rates or prices, it may finally be time to take a second look at your numbers. Affordability is improving in 39 of the top 50 markets, according to First American. And that’s the 5th ...