In this episode, Shawn and Matt talk 10% interest rates, banning hedge fund purchases, Warren Buffett's thoughts on agents, and a controversial Nantucket short-term rental vote.

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10% mortgage rates? Consumers think we’re headed that way

Crackdown on Hedge Fund Homebuyers Won’t Lower Housing Prices, Economist Argues

American Families Are Typically Spending 24.2% of Their Income on Mortgage Payments

Warren Buffett: Real estate is ‘fundamental’

Island Voters Reject Article 59, The Controversial Short-Term Rental Zoning Bylaw

$1 price adjustment every day

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Shawn Battle
Licensed in VA and D.C.
Real Broker LLC
1765 Greensboro Station Place Suite 900
McLean, VA 22102

In this episode, Shawn and Matt talk about Zillow's new 7-day touring agreement.

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Zillow offering 7-day ‘touring agreement’ for agents

$625k Duplex in Arlington

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Shawn Battle
Licensed in VA and D.C.
Real Broker LLC
1765 Greensboro Station Place Suite 900
McLean, VA 22102

In this episode, Shawn and Matt talk about rising interest rates and when buyers can expect to see some relief.

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Rates keep rising

New home interest rates

Houseboat for $158,000

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Shawn Battle
Licensed in VA and D.C.
Real Broker LLC
1765 Greensboro Station Place Suite 900
McLean, VA 22102

In this episode, Shawn and Matt talk about multiple offer scenarios in real estate and take you behind the scenes.

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Amazon's deal with Virginia had it adding more than 2,500 new employees HQ2 in 2023. But it lost more than 200 positions there last year instead.

Profitability as Proxy for a Healthy Business Model

1738 Glick Ct NW, Washington, DC 20001

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Shawn Battle
Licensed in VA and D.C.
Real Broker LLC
1765 Greensboro Station Place Suite 900
McLean, VA 22102

In this episode, Shawn and Matt talk about whether or not the real estate market is frozen and provide an update on the spring market.

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DC-Area Home Prices Nearly Break Record in March

The D.C. region needs to build 87 new homes per day. It’s not close

Realtor charging me for “services provided” on showing me 5 houses

5861 15th Rd N, Arlington, VA 22205

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Shawn Battle
Licensed in VA and D.C.
Real Broker LLC
1765 Greensboro Station Place Suite 900
McLean, VA 22102

In this episode, Shawn and Matt talk about their personal real estate plans and goals.

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3612 N Glebe Rd

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Shawn Battle
Licensed in VA and D.C.
Real Broker LLC
1765 Greensboro Station Place Suite 900
McLean, VA 22102

In this episode, Shawn and Matt discuss the National Association of Realtors' lawsuit settlement and what we can expect next. There is so much speculation out there, and even more false headlines. Will commissions come down?

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National Association of REALTORS® Reaches Agreement to Resolve Nationwide Claims Brought by Home Sellers

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Shawn Battle
Licensed in VA and D.C.
Real Broker LLC
1765 Greensboro Station Place Suite 900
McLean, VA 22102

In this episode, Shawn and Matt talk about a new report that suggests the summer real estate market is hotter than the spring real estate market.

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Will Summer Be A Better Time To Sell Your Home This Year?

Homes Listed for Sale in Early June Sell for $7,700 More

Arlington home showings up week-over-week, down year-over-year

The Property Type That Is Scarce in the DC Area Housing Market

Housing Market Update: Listings Surge, Luring Some Buyers off the Fence, But Near-Record Housing Costs Price Others Out

819 D St NE UNIT 34, Washington, DC 20002

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Business inquiries: matt@TheBattleGroup.com

Shawn Battle
Licensed in VA and D.C.
Real Broker LLC
1765 Greensboro Station Place Suite 900
McLean, VA 22102