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The Shawn and Matt Show175. Real Estate Fraud, Government Shutdown, and Realtor Missing 12 ShowingsIn this episode of the Shawn and Matt Show, Shawn and Matt talk about all things real estate and trending topics in the industry.YouTubeConnect with Shawn Battlehttp://www.thebattlegroup.comhttps://www.instagram.com/theshawnbattleBusiness inquiries: shawn@TheBattleGroup.comConnect with Matt Leightonhttp://www.themattleighton.comhttps://www.youtube.com/themattleightonhttps://www.instagram.com/themattleighton/Business inquiries: matt@TheBattleGroup.comShawn BattleLicensed in VA and D.C.Real Broker LLC2300 Wilson Blvd Ste 700...
2025-10-1734 minThe Shawn and Matt Show156. Tariffs or not...something is different about this spring real estate marketIn this episode of The Shawn and Matt Show, Shawn and Matt discuss tariffs, buyer confidence, and the spring market in Northern Virginia.VideoYouTube Greater DC Area: Weekly Market Update - Week Ending April 6thConnect with Shawn Battlehttp://www.thebattlegroup.comhttps://www.instagram.com/theshawnbattleBusiness inquiries: shawn@TheBattleGroup.comConnect with Matt Leightonhttp://www.themattleighton.comhttps://www.youtube.com/themattleightonhttps://www.instagram.com/themattleighton/Business inquiries: matt@TheBattleGroup.comShawn BattleLicensed...
2025-04-1120 minThe Shawn and Matt Show131. Fed rate cuts - what will happen next in the real estate market?In this episode, Shawn and Matt talk about the Fed rate cuts with Rich Conlon of Atlantic Coast Mortgage.Sorry about the quality of Matt's microphone, we ran into an audio issue. VideoYouTubeConnect with Rich ConlonNMLS ID 886522https://www.atlanticcoastmortgage.com/lo/richard-conlon/https://www.instagram.com/RichConlon_LendingConnect with Shawn Battlehttp://www.thebattlegroup.comhttps://www.instagram.com/theshawnbattleBusiness inquiries: shawn@TheBattleGroup.comConnect with Matt Leightonhttp://www.themattleighton.comhttps://www...
2024-09-2023 minThe Shawn and Matt Show128. Realtor commissions are going away.In this episode of The Shawn and Matt Show, Shawn and Matt talk all things commissions and the upcoming changes in the MLS.VideoYouTubeConnect with Shawn Battlehttp://www.thebattlegroup.comhttps://www.instagram.com/theshawnbattleBusiness inquiries: shawn@TheBattleGroup.comConnect with Matt Leightonhttp://www.themattleighton.comhttps://www.youtube.com/themattleightonhttps://www.instagram.com/themattleighton/Business inquiries: matt@TheBattleGroup.comShawn BattleLicensed in VA and D.C.Real Broker LLC1765 Greensboro Station Place...
2024-08-0245 minThe Shawn and Matt Show114. Revealing our Personal Real Estate PlansIn this episode, Shawn and Matt talk about their personal real estate plans and goals. VideoYouTube3612 N Glebe RdConnect with Shawn Battlehttp://www.thebattlegroup.comhttps://www.instagram.com/theshawnbattleBusiness inquiries: shawn@TheBattleGroup.comConnect with Matt Leightonhttp://www.themattleighton.comhttps://www.youtube.com/themattleightonhttps://www.instagram.com/themattleighton/Business inquiries: matt@TheBattleGroup.comShawn BattleLicensed in VA and D.C.Real Broker LLC1765 Greensboro Station Place Suite 900 McLean, V...
2024-04-0650 minThe Shawn and Matt Show113. NAR Settles Commissions Lawsuit.... What Happens Next?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?VideoYouTubeNational Association of REALTORS® Reaches Agreement to Resolve Nationwide Claims Brought by Home SellersConnect with Shawn Battlehttp://www.thebattlegroup.comhttps://www.instagram.com/theshawnbattleBusiness inquiries: shawn@TheBattleGroup.comConnect with Matt Leightonhttp://www.themattleighton.comhttps://www.youtube.com/themattleightonhttps://ww...
2024-03-2849 minThe Shawn and Matt Show112. Will the Summer Real Estate Market Be Better Than the Spring?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. VideoYouTubeWill Summer Be A Better Time To Sell Your Home This Year?Homes Listed for Sale in Early June Sell for $7,700 MoreArlington home showings up week-over-week, down year-over-yearThe Property Type That Is Scarce in the DC Area Housing MarketHousing Market Update: Listings Surge, Luring Some Buyers off the Fence, But Near-Record Housing Costs Price Others...
2024-03-1925 minThe Shawn and Matt Show111. The Alexandria Arena Deal is Cancelled | Top 10 Most Expensive Neighborhoods in ArlingtonIn this episode, Shawn and Matt talk about the Alexandria arena deal, offer deadlines, and the top 10 most expensive neighborhoods in Arlington, Virginia.VideoYouTubeVa. lawmakers nix arena plan, leaving Youngkin few options to revive itArlington’s 10 Most Expensive Neighborhoods1714 N Albemarle St, McLean, VA 22101Connect with Shawn Battlehttp://www.thebattlegroup.comhttps://www.instagram.com/theshawnbattleBusiness inquiries: shawn@TheBattleGroup.comConnect with Matt Leightonhttp://www.themattleighton.comhttps://www.youtube.com/themattleightonhttps://www.in...
2024-03-0854 minThe Shawn and Matt Show110. DC Area Real Estate Trends to Watch for in 2024In this episode, Shawn and Matt talk about 5 real estate trends in the DC area to watch for in 2024. VideoYouTube5 DC-Area Real Estate Trends to Watch in 20243508 Prospect St NW, Washington, DC 20007Connect with Shawn Battlehttp://www.thebattlegroup.comhttps://www.instagram.com/theshawnbattleBusiness inquiries: shawn@TheBattleGroup.comConnect with Matt Leightonhttp://www.themattleighton.comhttps://www.youtube.com/themattleightonhttps://www.instagram.com/themattleighton/Business inquiries: matt@TheBattleGroup.comShawn BattleLicensed in...
2024-03-0553 minThe Shawn and Matt Show109. Reacting to Home Buying Tips from RedditIn this episode, Shawn and Matt react to home-buying advice from Reddit users. VideoYouTube1890s Historical Victorian Home with 42 Acres, Restored Train, and Carousel 10 N Spencer St, Lexington, IL 61753Connect with Shawn Battlehttp://www.thebattlegroup.comhttps://www.instagram.com/theshawnbattleBusiness inquiries: shawn@TheBattleGroup.comConnect with Matt Leightonhttp://www.themattleighton.comhttps://www.youtube.com/themattleightonhttps://www.instagram.com/themattleighton/Business inquiries: matt@TheBattleGroup.comShawn BattleLicensed in VA and D.C.
2024-02-2646 minThe Shawn and Matt Show108. CONFRONTING the #1 Real Estate Broker in Northern VirginiaIn this episode, Shawn and Matt confront the number 1 selling agent in the Northern Virginia area - Khalil El-Ghoul.VideoYouTubeConnect with Khalil El-Ghoulhttps://www.glasshousere.com/https://www.instagram.com/glass_house_real_estate_$15M Oakton Home11100 Kings Cavalier Ct, Oakton, VA 22124Connect with Shawn Battlehttp://www.thebattlegroup.comhttps://www.instagram.com/theshawnbattleBusiness inquiries: shawn@TheBattleGroup.comConnect with Matt Leightonhttp://www.themattleighton.comhttps://www.youtube.com/themattleightonhttps://www.instagram...
2024-02-161h 03The Shawn and Matt Show107. Rey Gomez: International Real Estate Investing, New Construction Tips, and Earning TrustIn this episode, Shawn and Matt are joined by Rey Gomez to talk international real estate investing, new construction tips, and much more.YouTubeVideo Connect with Rey GomezShepherd Homes Grouphttps://www.instagram.com/therealreygomezhttps://www.instagram.com/realtorswholift/Converted Bank536 8th St SE, Washington, DC 20003Connect with Shawn Battlehttp://www.thebattlegroup.comhttps://www.instagram.com/theshawnbattleBusiness inquiries: shawn@TheBattleGroup.comConnect with Matt Leightonhttp://www.themattleighton.comhttps://www.youtube.com...
2024-02-1351 minThe Shawn and Matt Show106. Nikki Lagouros: 'Best Reston Agent' dishes on all things Reston, real estate, and moreIn this episode, Shawn and Matt are joined by Nikki Lagouros to talk Reston, real estate, and more.VideoYouTube Connect with Nikki Lagouroshttps://bestrestonagent.com/nikki@bestrestonagent.comhttps://www.instagram.com/bestrestonagentReston's most expensive home for sale (currently)2007 Beacon Pl, Reston, VA 20191Connect with Shawn Battlehttp://www.thebattlegroup.comhttps://www.instagram.com/theshawnbattleBusiness inquiries: shawn@TheBattleGroup.comConnect with Matt Leightonhttp://www.themattleighton.comhttps://www.youtube.com/themattleightonhttps...
2024-02-0550 minThe Shawn and Matt Show105. Mortgage Demand Surges | East Falls Church Metro Sucks and Here's How to Fix ItIn this episode, Shawn and Matt talk about a surge in mortgage demand and the East Falls Church Metro in Arlington, VA. Homebuyer demand pushes mortgage applications higher, even as interest rates inch up againPlans to upgrade East Falls Church bus loop move forwardAlexandria SFH for $400k3007 Elmwood Dr, Alexandria, VA 22303Connect with Shawn Battlehttp://www.thebattlegroup.comhttps://www.instagram.com/theshawnbattleBusiness inquiries: shawn@TheBattleGroup.comConnect with Matt Leightonhttp://www.themattleighton.comhttps://www.youtube.com...
2024-01-2635 minThe Shawn and Matt Show104. 142 Showings on Falls Church House & Arlington's Missing Middle (EHO) Lawsuit UpdateIn today's episode, Shawn and Matt talk about 142 showings on a house in Falls Church and an update on the Missing Middle (EHO) lawsuit in Arlington County.Video:YouTube142 showings on this house in Falls ChurchArlington County loses pretrial appeal in Missing Middle suitMid-Century Modern in Alexandria for $1.845MConnect with Shawn Battlehttp://www.thebattlegroup.comhttps://www.instagram.com/theshawnbattleBusiness inquiries: shawn@TheBattleGroup.comConnect with Matt Leightonhttp://www.themattleighton.comhttps://www.youtube.com...
2024-01-1947 minThe Shawn and Matt Show103. Arlington Magazine's Greg Hamilton on all things ArlingtonIn today's episode Shawn and Matt talk with Greg Hamilton, founder and publisher of Arlington Magazine on all things Arlington. Video:YouTubeConnect with Greg Hamilton and Arlington Magazine: greg.hamilton@arlingtonmagazine.comhttps://www.arlingtonmagazine.com/https://www.instagram.com/arlingtonmagazine/$9M Arlington Mansion410 Chain Bridge RoadConnect with Shawn Battlehttp://www.thebattlegroup.comhttps://www.instagram.com/theshawnbattleBusiness inquiries: shawn@TheBattleGroup.comConnect with Matt Leightonhttp://www.themattleighton.comhttps://www.youtube.com/themattleighton
2024-01-1254 minThe Shawn and Matt Show102. Tunnel Girl Issued Stop Work Order in Herndon | A Casino in Tyson's Corner?In this week's episode, Shawn and Matt talk TikTok Tunnel Girl in Herndon and a possible casino in Tyson's Corner.VideoYouTubeTikTok 'Tunnel girl' told to stop building tunnel under her Northern Virginia homeGaming supporters size up the odds of a northern Virginia casino6058 W Mountain Tpke, Monterey, VA 24465Connect with Shawn Battlehttp://www.thebattlegroup.comhttps://www.instagram.com/theshawnbattleBusiness inquiries: shawn@TheBattleGroup.comConnect with Matt Leightonhttp://www.themattleighton.comhttps://www.youtube.com...
2024-01-0543 minThe Shawn and Matt Show101. The Fed Cutting Mortgage Rates - 2024 Mortgage Outlook with Gerald HansonIn this episode, Shawn and Matt talk with Gerald Hanson about 2024 Fed rate cuts, mortgage brokers, and all things lending. VideoYouTubeConnect with Gerald Hansonhttps://mable.loans/https://www.instagram.com/hansonhomeloansghanson@mable.loans7558 S Turkey Creek Road, Morrison, CO 80465Connect with Shawn Battlehttp://www.thebattlegroup.comhttps://www.instagram.com/theshawnbattleBusiness inquiries: shawn@TheBattleGroup.comConnect with Matt Leightonhttp://www.themattleighton.comhttps://www.youtube.com/themattleightonhttps://www.instagram.com/themattleighton/
2023-12-221h 01The Shawn and Matt Show100. Reaction: Capitals & Wizards Are Relocating to Potomac Yard in AlexandriaIn this episode, Shawn and Matt sit down with Josh Chapman and discuss the plans to relocate the Washington Capitals and Wizards to Potomac Yard in Alexandria. VideoYouTubeConnect with Josh Chapmanhttps://www.compass.com/agents/josh-chapman/https://www.instagram.com/jdchapman_/josh.chapman@compass.comWashington Capitals and Wizards are officially moving to Potomac YardConnect with Shawn Battlehttp://www.thebattlegroup.comhttps://www.instagram.com/theshawnbattleBusiness inquiries: shawn@TheBattleGroup.comConnect with Matt Leightonhttp...
2023-12-161h 04The Shawn and Matt Show99. Jason Curry - How to Buy Your First Real Estate Investment PropertyIn this episode, Shawn and Matt sit down with Jason Curry and talk about how to buy a real estate investment property. VideoYouTubeConnect with Jason Curryhttps://jcurrygroup.com/https://www.instagram.com/jcurrygroup/jason@jcurrygroup.comThe Cash Flow Breakfast Club - Arlington, VA2215 Plainview Dr, High Point, NC 27265Connect with Shawn Battlehttp://www.thebattlegroup.comhttps://www.instagram.com/theshawnbattleBusiness inquiries: shawn@TheBattleGroup.comConnect with Matt Leightonhttp://www.themattleighton.com...
2023-12-111h 03The Shawn and Matt Show98. Stacy Allwein - The Queen of Frederick MD Real Estate & 2024 PredictionsIn this episode, Shawn and Matt welcome Stacy Allwein to the show and talk all things Frederick, MD real estate and 2024 real estate predictions.VideoYouTube Connect with Stacy Allweinhttps://allweinteam.com/https://www.instagram.com/allweinrealtor/stacy@allweinteam.comArticlesIncremental Inventory Increase, Sales Comeback: A Few 2024 Housing Predictions55 Church St, New Hartford, CT 06057Connect with Shawn Battlehttp://www.thebattlegroup.comhttps://www.instagram.com/theshawnbattleBusiness inquiries: shawn@TheBattleGroup.comConnect with Matt Leighton...
2023-12-0443 minThe Shawn and Matt Show97. Drew Carpenter - Watches, Selling McLean Mansions, and the Realtor Value PropositionIn this episode, Drew Carpenter joins The Shawn and Matt Show to talk all things real estate and more.VideoYouTube Connect with Drew Carpenterhttps://www.instagram.com/drewcarp89/https://www.instagram.com/drewcarpenterrealestate/https://www.compass.com/agents/drew-carpenter/https://www.drewcarpenterrealestate.com/drew.carpenter@compass.comNew Lawsuit Targets Texas Realtor Associations and 20+ Brokerages and TeamsBOGO $4.59M Listing Will Make Your Hamptons-Compound Dreams Come TrueConnect with Shawn Battlehttp://www.thebattlegroup.comhttps://www.instagram.com...
2023-11-2039 minThe Shawn and Matt Show96. New Home Buyer Lawsuit Against Realtors | Flat Fee Brokerages | $34M Vegas HomeIn this episode, Shawn and Matt talk about the new homebuyer lawsuit against Realtors, flat-fee brokerage Homie, and Las Vegas' most expensive house for sale. VideoYouTubeArticlesMove Over Sitzer/Burnett: Batton is the Biggest Lawsuit to Date, Seeking Damages for BuyersWhat happened to Flat-Fee Brokerage Homie?685 Dragon Peak Dr, Henderson, NV 890123947 Markridge Rd, La Crescenta, CA 912146630 Heartwood Dr, Oakland, CA 94611Connect with Shawn Battlehttp://www.thebattlegroup.comhttps://www.instagram.com/theshawnbattleBusiness inquiries: shawn@TheBattleGroup...
2023-11-1346 minThe Shawn and Matt Show95. NAR Found Guilty in $1.8B Realtor Lawsuit - Our ThoughtsIn this episode, Shawn and Matt talk about the recent verdict that found the National Association of Realtors liable for $1.8 billion in damages in the Realtor commission lawsuit.VideoYouTube US jury finds realtors liable for inflating commissions, awards $1.78 bln damagesConnect with Shawn Battlehttp://www.thebattlegroup.comhttps://www.instagram.com/theshawnbattleBusiness inquiries: shawn@TheBattleGroup.comConnect with Matt Leightonhttp://www.themattleighton.comhttps://www.youtube.com/themattleightonhttps://www.instagram.com/themattleighton/Business inquiries: matt@TheBattleGroup.com
2023-11-0446 minThe Shawn and Matt Show92. Diane Schline | The Future of the Buyer's AgentDiane Schline from Douglas Elliman joins The Shawn and Matt Show to talk about the future of the buyer's agent.VideoYouTube $25M Big Sur HouseConnect with Diane Schlinehttps://theschlinegroup.comInstagram - @thedianeschlinegroupdiane@theschlinegroup.comConnect with Shawn Battlehttp://www.thebattlegroup.comhttps://www.instagram.com/theshawnbattleBusiness inquiries: shawn@TheBattleGroup.comConnect with Matt Leightonhttp://www.themattleighton.comhttps://www.youtube.com/themattleightonhttps://www.instagram.com/themattleighton/Business inquiries: matt...
2023-10-1739 minThe Shawn and Matt Show91. Eli Tucker - The State of the Arlington VA Real Estate Market | Redfin Leaves NAREli Tucker from RLAH Real Estate is the first in-studio guest on the Shawn and Matt show discussing the State of the Arlington Real Estate Market, Redfin Leaving the National Association of Realtors and Dave Portnoy's record-breaking Nantucket home purchase.VideoYouTubeRedfin leaves NAR, are they the first of many?https://www.redfin.com/news/redfin-is...Dave Portnoy purchases a record breaking Nantucket home for $42 Million!https://nypost.com/2023/09/29/dave-po...Connect with Shawn Battlehttp://www.thebattlegroup.comhttps://www.instagram.com/theshawnbattleBusiness...
2023-10-0647 minThe Shawn and Matt Show90. Inventory Standoff Could Last Years | Government Shutdown Affecting Real Estate | $105M Aspen EstateIn this episode, Shawn and Matt talk inventory standoff, government shutdown, and a $105M Aspen property for sale.VideoYouTubeArticles5 takeaways as titans tackle real estate’s hottest topicsWhat happens to real estate when the government shuts down?How a Government Shutdown Could Affect Home LoansColorado’s Priciest Home Offers Panoramic Splendor in Aspen for $105M41 Popcorn Lane, Aspen CO, 81611It’s Academic: Former School Turned Mansion in Iowa Hits the Market for $1.7M59035 190th St, Nevada, IA 50201
2023-09-2942 minThe Shawn and Matt Show89. Lennar Homes Offers 4.25% Mortgage Rate | Zillow's 2024 Forecast | Bradley Beal's $10M Bethesda HomeIn this episode, Shawn and Matt talk about Lennar Homes, Zillow's 2024 real estate forecast, and Bradley Beal's $10M Bethesda home.VideoYouTubeArticlesLennar Homes Fixed Rate of 4.25% Mortgage RateZillow once again shifts its 2024 home price forecast. Here’s whyZillow Home Value Forecast: August 2023Bradley Beal Is Selling His Bethesda Estate for $10 MillionHolly Leaf Home8913 Holly Leaf Ln, Bethesda, MD 20817Attention, Spies: You’ll Love the Hidden Rooms in This Capitol Hill Listing621 A St NE, Wash...
2023-09-2237 minThe Shawn and Matt Show88. Startup Company Roam Offers 2% Mortgages | Condo Board Selling out Developer | $5.5M Huge FL MansionIn this episode, Shawn and Matt talk about Roam Mortgage, condo boards selling out to developers, and a 17,000 square foot Florida mansion for $5.5M. VideoYouTubeArticlesRoam MortgageRoam Mortgage Properties in AtlantaNew York startup Roam launches assumable mortgage platformHuntington Club pauses development plans after years of groundwork17,000 Square Foot Florida Mansion for $5.5M812 Sweetwater Club Blvd, Longwood, FL 32779$1.35M Frank Lloyd Wright-Inspired Arlington Home5600 Yorktown Blvd, Arlington, VA 22207$250k Maryland Condo with Questionable Primary Bathroom...
2023-09-1640 minThe Shawn and Matt Show87. Anywhere to Pay $84M in Commission Lawsuit | Offer Deadlines on Zillow | $25M McLean Gold CoastIn this episode, Shawn and Matt talk about Anywhere paying $84M to settle the commission lawsuit, offer deadlines on Zillow, and a $25M McLean Gold Coast estate.VideoYouTubeArticlesAnywhere reaches settlements in landmark commission lawsuitsNAR: Real Estate Compensation Lawsuits Far From OverRobert Bruno Steel House85 E Canyonview Dr, Ransom Canyon, TX 79366Robert Bruno Steel AirbnbPink artsy retro condo910 Santa Fe Dr UNIT 6, Denver, CO 80204$25 Million McLean Estate Becomes One of Virginia's Priciest HomesStratford...
2023-09-0940 minThe Shawn and Matt Show86. NAR President Forced to Resign | NYC Airbnb Ban | $68M 244-Acre Colorado EstateIn this episode, Shawn and Matt talk about the President of the National Association of Realtors being forced to resign, the NYC Airbnb ban, and a $68M Colorado estate.VideoYouTubeArticlesNAR President Kenny Parcell resigns after NYT exposéNAR harassment, retaliation and evasion revealed in Times exposéHow Much is NAR Paying its Executives and Independent Contractors? A Breakdown of Compensation from 2011 - 2021Tens of thousands of Airbnb listings will be outlawed in NYC next week2 Mile Ranch3448 Woody Creek Rd, Basalt, CO...
2023-09-0546 minThe Shawn and Matt Show85. Zillow 1% Down Mortgage | You Will Own Nothing | $15M Dark Chalet in UtahIn this episode, Shawn and Matt talk about Zillow's 1% down payment mortgage program, a new build-to-rent housing community, and a $15M Dark Chalet mansion in Utah.VideoYouTubeArticlesZillow Home Loans offers a 1% down payment option, opening homeownership to more borrowersAREP Enters Build-To-Rent Market With 200-Unit Virginia Townhouse Project8465 E Copper Crest Rd, Eden, UT 8431027540 Mooncrest Dr, Carmel, CA 93923674 Montrose Ave SE, Roanoke, VA 24013Connect with Shawn Battlehttp://www.thebattlegroup.comhttps://www.instagram.com/theshawnbattleBusiness...
2023-08-2832 minThe Shawn and Matt Show84. MLS Ransomware Attack | Investors Targeting Maui Victims | Bezos' $65M Billionaire BunkerIn this episode, Shawn and Matt talk about an MLS ransomware attack, real estate investors targeting Maui fire victims, and Jeff Bezos' $65M billionaire bunker purchase. VideoYouTubeArticlesReal estate markets scramble following cyberattack on listings provider‘Lahaina is not for sale’: Maui wildfire survivor to real estate developersAmazon founder Jeff Bezos buys home in Miami's 'billionaire bunker.' Tom Brady will be his neighborJeff Bezos buys $68 million mansion in Miami's exclusive 'Billionaire Bunker'Rick Ross Closes on Star Island Pad... Dropping $35 Mill...
2023-08-1828 minThe Shawn and Matt Show83. 80% Say it's a Bad Time to Buy | WeWork Downfall | $4.9M Waterfront CastleIn this episode, Shawn and Matt talk about how 80% of people think it's a bad time to buy a house, WeWork's downfall, and a $4.9M AL waterfront castle. VideoYouTubeArticlesOver 80% of Americans think it's a bad time to buy a houseWhy I, a Devoted REBubbler, Finally Bought a HomeFrom $40 billion to ‘going concern’ — WeWork warns of possible bankruptcyWeWork warns there’s ‘substantial doubt’ about its ability to stay in business$4.9M Waterfront Castle on a Cliff in North Alabama Courts the Market
2023-08-1435 minThe Shawn and Matt Show82. Realtor Caught on Home Camera | Zillow Listing Showcase | $400k Maine Island HouseIn this episode, Shawn and Matt talk about a Realtor being fined $15k for getting caught on camera, Zillow Listing Showcase, and a $400k Maine house on an island. Video:YouTubeArticlesRealtor accused of sipping milk from seller’s fridge fined over $15K and suspended from jobZillow’s Most Interesting ProductZillow Listing Showcase$400k Maine island house85 Lake Shore Drive, Canton, ME 04290$1.9M Illinois castle mansion3 Saville Row, Barrington, IL 60010$179k Hawaii yurt with lava tube11-3362 Pika...
2023-08-0433 minThe Shawn and Matt Show81. HOA Loophole | Long Commute vs Low Interest Rate | $750k Calabasas Mobile HomeIn this episode, Shawn and Matt talk new HOA loophole, long commute vs low interest rate, and a $750k Calabasas mobile home. VideoYouTubeArticlesHOA LoopholeLong commute vs low interest rateLuxury Manufactured Home in Calabasas for $749K Will Knock Your Socks Off23777 Mulholland Hwy Spc 17, Calabasas, CA 913021716 Micheltorena St, Los Angeles, CA 90026Butterfly-Roofed House in L.A. Wings Its Way Onto the Market for $2.9M4033 S Teller Street, Lakewood, CO 80235Connect with Shawn Battlehttp...
2023-07-2836 minThe Shawn and Matt Show80. 0% Buyer's Agent Commission | Barbiecore Housing Trend | $50k for Georgetown WallIn this episode, Shawn and Matt talk 0% buyer's agent commission, Barbiecore, and a wall in Georgetown for $50k.VideoYouTubeArticlesDoll Up Your Decor: 10 ‘Barbiecore’ Home Accessories Experts Can’t Get Enough OfGeorgetown Wall for SaleThat $50K Wall for Sale in Georgetown? Neighbors Say It’s Nearing Collapse.777 Grand Ave SUITE 204, San Rafael, CA 9490136 Kruse Rd, Hubbardston, MA 01452Connect with Shawn Battlehttp://www.thebattlegroup.comhttps://www.instagram.com/theshawnbattleBusiness inquiries: shawn@TheBattleGroup.comConn...
2023-07-2133 minThe Shawn and Matt Show79. Arlington Mansion Into 36 EHO Apts? | Listing Preparation Secrets | $43M OC Beachfront VillaIn this episode, Shawn and Matt talk Broyhill Mansion into 36 Expanded Housing Options (EHO) apartments. Listing preparation secrets and a $43M Orange County beachfront villa. VideoYouTubeArticlesArlington's Broyhill Mansion Listed For $10M With New Zoning In Effect2561 N. Vermont StreetWhat Did It Take To Sell This House? A Shocking Peek Behind the Scenes1260 Fish Hook Way, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082Retired Food Scientist Lists Coastal California Home for $42.5 MillionCozy Cabin in California’s Bear Valley Offers Pure Scandinavian Craftsmanship fo...
2023-07-1539 minThe Shawn and Matt Show78. Arlington EHO Update | Pandemic Beach Buyers Are Now Selling | Revolving SD House for $5.3MIn this episode, Shawn and Matt talk Arlington Expanded Housing Options, pandemic buyers are now sellers, and a revolving house in San Diego for sale for $5.3M. VideoYouTubeArticlesMore than a dozen Missing Middle permit applications are in the works so farArlington EHO MapSome pandemic beach house buyers are now already sellersThe Rotating House4903 Mount Helix Dr, La Mesa, CA 91941Grosse Point1040 Grosse Point Road, Ferrisburgh, VT 05456High-HavenConnect with Shawn Battle...
2023-07-1039 minThe Shawn and Matt Show77. Ramit Sethi's Homebuying Guidelines | Top Affordable Beach Towns | $65M TN EstateIn this episode, Shawn and Matt talk about Ramit Sethi's homebuying guidelines, the top 10 affordable beach towns for 2023, and a $65 million Tennessee estate on 400 acres.VideoYouTubeArticlesRamit Sethi's questions to ask prior to buying a houseSurprising Cities Where You Can Score a Beach Home Bargain in 2023A Tennessee Estate Asking $65 Million Could Shatter the State RecordA Knockout Tennessee Farm Could Knock Out Sales Records, TooPresident 31 Herbert Hoover's ties to Monterey600 Martin St, Monterey, CA 93940Doomsday Do-Over...
2023-06-2643 minThe Shawn and Matt Show76. Sell As-Is vs Selling to Investor | Builder Delivers Wrong Floor Plan | Malibu Wave House for $60MIn this episode, Shawn and Matt talk selling as-is versus selling to an investor, a builder delivers the wrong floor plan, and a Malibu 'Wave House' for $60M.VideoYouTubeArticlesIs there a difference between selling as-is with a realtor, vs. selling to an investor?Builder Framed Wrong Floor PlanActual HOA fees approx $40 higher than what was listed on Zillow - Is this normal?This Wave-Shaped House Is a Star of Malibu’s Coastline. Now It Can Be Yours for $49.5 Million.33602 Pacific Coast Hw...
2023-06-2037 minThe Shawn and Matt Show75. DOJ vs NAR | AZ Water Shortage Stops New Homes | Apt in a Bridge for $225kIn this episode, Shawn and Matt talk Department of Justice vs the National Association of Realtors, the Arizona water shortage that is putting a halt to new construction houses, and an apartment in a bridge for $250,000. VideoYouTubeArticlesDOJ: NAR commission and pocket listing investigation should resumeArizona limits future home-building in Phoenix area due to lack of groundwater1340 E Main St, Alhambra, CA 91801Impossibly Cute Gingerbread Cottage on Martha’s Vineyard Delights for $875KThe Hummingbird House on Seattle’s Lake Union Lands on t...
2023-06-1429 minThe Shawn and Matt Show74. Swimply Controversy | Home Depot $44k House | Glass Ladies House for $6.2MIn this episode, Shawn and Matt talk Swimply, Home Depot's new $44k house, and a Glass Ladies house for $6.2M.VideoYouTubeArticlesIn one suburb, a backlash against homeowners renting out private poolsRent your own private pool by the hourHome Depot is selling a $44K tiny home that comes part-preassembled, featuring two bathrooms and even a roof deckThe First of Three ‘Glass Ladies’ in Venice Makes Its Debut at $6.2M840 California Ave, Venice, CA 90291Curves Ahead: Colorado Home Astonishes With...
2023-06-0536 minThe Shawn and Matt Show73. Rocket Mortgage 1% Down Payment | Realtors Are Quitting | NC Castle for $2.5MIn this episode, Shawn and Matt talk Rocket Mortgage's new 1% down payment program, how many Realtors are quitting, and a North Carolina castle for $2.5 million.VideoYouTube ArticlesONE+ By Rocket Mortgage® Is A 1% Down Payment OptionNAR's membership is now shrinking for the 1st time in yearsWho Will Claim Asheville’s ‘Second-Most Famous’ Mansion for $2.4M?21 Chiles Ave, Asheville, NC 28803On the Menu: Indiana Lake House Comes With a 1950s-Style Diner for $1.8M1117 E Northshore Dr, Syracuse, IN 46567Holy Moly! $...
2023-05-3035 minThe Shawn and Matt Show72. What it Takes to Win the House | Tiny Home Community | Succession Mansion for $55MIn this episode, Shawn and Matt talk about what it takes to win the house in this market, a tiny home community, and the Succession mansion is for sale for $55M. VideoYouTubeArticlesTiny homes on small lots popping up in San Antonio areaSuccession Wainscott Beach House115 Beach Ln, Wainscott, NY 11975Tour the World’s Most Unusual Neighborhood DesignNapa in Nebraska? Own a Working Winery Outside of Omaha for $3.1MConnect with Shawn Battlehttp://www.thebattlegroup.comht...
2023-05-2434 minThe Shawn and Matt Show71. Real Estate Inventory Levels | US to Control Land near Military Bases | Drake's $88M MansionIn this episode, Shawn and Matt talk about inventory levels, US controlling land near military bases, and Drake's $88M mansion for sale. VideoYouTubeArticlesThe 6% Effect Makes For a Cooler Spring Market in the DC AreaUS to control land sales to foreigners near 8 military basesRapper Drake Lists His Tuscan-Inspired Beverly Hills Estate for $88 Million9904 Kip Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210The D.C. house Obama lived in as a senator is for sale227 6th St NE, Washington, DC 20002You...
2023-05-1532 minThe Shawn and Matt Show70. Is Title Insurance a Scam? | Homeownership is Overrated | Saxophone House for $2MIn this episode, Shawn and Matt talk title insurance, if homeownership is overrated, and a saxophone house for $2M. VideoYouTubeArticlesMass. real estate lawyers must disclose pay from title insurance to homebuyersEntitled to Profit: In Texas, Title Insurance is a "Total Scam"Startups Are Poised To Disrupt The $14B Title Insurance Industry14 Ways Homeownership is OverratedRoyal Parade, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, HR9897 Field Club Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 152381985 Tunnel Rd, Berkeley, CA 94705Connect with Shawn Battlehttp...
2023-05-0136 minThe Shawn and Matt Show69. Should Real Estate Agents Doorknock? | Dispensaries & Property Values | $200k NOLA Skinny HouseIn this episode, Shawn and Matt talk doorknocking, dispensaries, and a narrow house for $200k.VideoYouTubeArticlesAfter Ralph Yarl, it's time to retire door-knocking once and for allMost agents unsure how cannabis dispensaries affect property valuesThink Thin: New Orleans Skinny House Boasts an Equally Slim Price Tag of $189K1723 Gov Nicholls St, New Orleans, LA 70116In the Pink: Enchanting Adobe Home in Phoenix Quickly Captivates a Buyer529 W Encanto Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85003Fab Midcentury Modern Home in...
2023-04-2434 minThe Shawn and Matt Show68. Vacation Home Sales Down 50% | Hottest Markets in 2023 | $20M Sydney PenthouseIn this episode, Shawn and Matt talk vacation home sales down 50%, hottest real estate markets in 2023, and a $20M Sydney penthouse.VideoYouTubeArticlesStaycation for the win? Vacation home sales are down 50% from pre-pandemic levelsWhat Real Estate Slump? Here Are the Cities Where the Housing Market’s Heating UpAmerica’s Most Popular Neighborhoods1909 Belfield Rd, Alexandria, VA 223078407 Spring Meadow Rd, Richmond, VA 23235Tamarama Skye Penthouse20 Illawong Avenue Sydney, New South Wales, 2026 AustraliaConnect with Shawn Battle...
2023-04-1732 minThe Shawn and Matt Show67. Sales Down but Competition Up | The Curse of the 3% Mortgage | Beach House on StiltsIn this episode, Shawn and Matt talk sales down, but competition up, the curse of the 3% mortgage, and a FL beach house on stilts. VideoYouTubeArticlesHome sales are cooling — but the competition is red hot. What gives?‘We’re prisoners’: 3% mortgage rates are a blessing—and a curseVilano Beach Blue House3560 Coastal Hwy, Saint Augustine, FL 32084106 Ledgeway Ln, Lords Valley, PA 18428Mountain Modern: Contemporary Glass and Copper Home Is a Rarity in West Virginia11 Edge of Woods Ln, Hedgesville, WV 25427
2023-04-1332 minThe Shawn and Matt Show66. Arlington's Missing Middle is approved - What it means for Arlington real estateIn this episode, Shawn and Matt talk about Arlington's approval of the Missing Middle zoning changes.VideoYouTube ArticlesCounty Board Adopts Expanded Housing OptionsBREAKING: Arlington County Board approves ‘Missing Middle’ zoning changesConnect with Shawn Battlehttp://www.thebattlegroup.comhttps://www.instagram.com/theshawnbattleBusiness inquiries: shawn@TheBattleGroup.comConnect with Matt Leightonhttp://www.themattleighton.comhttps://www.youtube.com/themattleightonhttps://www.instagram.com/themattleighton/Business inquiries: matt@TheBattleGroup.comShawn BattleLice...
2023-04-0437 minThe Shawn and Matt Show65. Proposal to Ban Airbnbs | HOA Automatic License Plate Tracker| Boston Spite HouseIn this episode, Shawn and Matt talk about a proposal to ban 95% of Airbnbs in Dallas, an HOA that is using an automatic license plate tracker, and a house in Boston built out of spite. VideoYouTubeArticlesDallas proposal would eliminate 95% of Airbnb, Vrbo-type rentals in city, staff saysLicense Plate Surveillance, Courtesy of Your Homeowner's AssociationBoston's skinniest home, which was built out of spite, sold for $1.25 million. Take a look inside.44 Hull St, Boston, MA 02113A Cohasset estate visited by presidents and...
2023-03-2733 minThe Shawn and Matt Show64. First-Time Seller Mistakes | HOA Lawsuit Revenge | Elon Musk's Planned TownIn this episode, Shawn and Matt talk first-time seller mistakes, HOA lawsuit revenge by a homeowner and Elon Musk's planned town. VideoYouTubeArticlesNearly 9 in 10 first-time sellers think they could have gotten a higher price by making different choicesPerson Maliciously Complies With HOA Rules, Ends Up Costing Them 16% Of The HOA IncomeElon Musk Plans to Build His Own Texas Town3516 Interstate Highway 20 W, Baird, TX 79504$125k for 7 acres in Santiago, SpainConnect with Shawn Battlehttp://www.thebattlegroup...
2023-03-2029 minThe Shawn and Matt Show63. Amazon HQ2 Pausing Construction | Tipping Your Landlord | $300M London MansionIn this episode, Shawn and Matt talk Amazon HQ2 pausing construction, tipping your landlord, and a $300M London mansion.VideoYouTubeArticlesAmazon Pausing Construction on HQ2 in Crystal City, Virginia“A Tip? I’m Not Tipping My Landlord”: People React To This Tone-Deaf TikTok Of A Landlord Saying He Expects A TipHow much do you tip your landlord? I reduced it to 10%, but once the crisis is over, I will tip the recommended 20% again.This $300 Million Mansion in London Is Now the World’s Most Expensiv...
2023-03-1031 minThe Shawn and Matt Show62. The Most Expensive Time to Buy | Risky Downpayment Hack | $150M for CT Waterfront HomeIn this episode, Shawn and Matt talk the most expensive time to buy, a risky down payment hack, and a $150M Connecticut waterfront property. VideoYouTubeArticlesWe Asked 4 Housing Market Experts for the Best Time To Buy in the Next Few Years—Their Answers Were Strangely ComfortingDave Ramsey Warns You to Avoid This 'Risky Real Estate Trend.' Should You Listen to Him?Waterfront Wonder Crowned Connecticut’s Most Expensive Home at $150M499 Indian Field Rd, Greenwich, CT 06830A Feng Shui-Inspired Malibu Home Hits...
2023-03-0632 minThe Shawn and Matt Show61. Boomer Dads | Purplebricks is Selling | $200M Carribean EstateIn this episode, Shawn and Matt talk boomer dads, Purplebricks, and a $200M Carribean estate.VideoYouTubeArticlesBoomer Dads Are Driving Real-Estate Agents NutsPurplebricks: Struggling online estate agent puts itself up for saleBrutalist Concrete Mansion by the Sea Snags a Buyer in SoCal1660 Brahms Rd, Cardiff By The Sea, CA 92007Rhode Island Penthouse in a Castle Bestows Fairy-Tale Dreams for $1.4M127 Harrison Ave Apt 6, Newport, RI 02840The most expensive home in the Caribbean just listed for $200 million – take a...
2023-02-2433 minThe Shawn and Matt Show60. How to Lowball in Real Estate | Richmond is in the DMV | Juan Soto Selling Arlington HouseIn this episode, Shawn and Matt talk how to lowball, Richmond is the new DC suburb, and Former National star Juan Soto is selling his Arlington, VA house. VideoYouTubeArticlesJust How Low Can a Lowball Offer Go Today? ‘Married To Real Estate’ Reveals the AnswerNorthern Virginia residents are relocating to Richmond in drovesIs Richmond Turning Into the New Bedroom Community for DC Workers?Baseball Standout Juan Soto Is Selling His Modest $1.1M Virginia HomePurple Reign: Castle Clad in Royal Hues in P...
2023-02-2132 minThe Shawn and Matt Show59. 3 Signs the Real Estate Market is Stable | Rookie Agent Mistakes | Dan Snyder's $49M EstateIn this episode, Shawn and Matt talk 3 signs that the market is stable, rookie real estate agent mistakes, and Dan Snyder is selling his $49M Potomac estate.VideoYouTubeArticles: 'Tragic total loss': This classic mansion was ruined by a fire and then listed on Zillow for $1.5 million — it sold within a week. 3 other signs real estate remains healthyWhat's the biggest rookie mistake agents make? The pros sound offDan Snyder Is Selling His Potomac Estate for $49 Million15 Bright Hollow Ct, Las Vegas, NV 891352937 Pa...
2023-02-1342 minThe Shawn and Matt Show58. Don't Trust Anyone in Real Estate | 4 Questions Every Buyer Asks | Geodesic Dome for $950kIn this episode, Shawn and Matt talk about why you should never trust anyone in the real estate process, 4 questions that every buyer always asks, and a geodesic dome for $950,000. Video:YouTubeArticles: Why Ramit Sethi Says 'You Should Not Trust Anyone When You're Buying a House'How to answer the top 4 questions buyers are asking right now11 Indian Hill Rd, Redding, CT 06896Unique Geodesic Dome Home with Stunning Views in Redding, CTFree 1930s Castle$1.6M Texas Hotel Is Looking for a...
2023-02-0632 minThe Shawn and Matt Show57. Zillow vs Nestfully | One-Day Mortgage | Rust Mansion for $4.8MIn this episode, Shawn and Matt talk Nestfully vs Zillow, Better's One-Day Mortgage, and a historic mansion for $4.8M. VideoYouTubeArticles: Leading MLSs come together to launch consumer home search portalVishal Garg is back, with plan to save Better: The 'One Day Mortgage'Tacoma's historic Rust Mansion will be sold in an online auction on Valentine's DayRust Mansion1001 N. I St. Takoma, WAThree’s Company: Trio of Oceanfront Houses Remodeled on ‘Battle on the Beach’ Offered for $2.9M
2023-01-3045 minThe Shawn and Matt Show56. HGTV Tips for 2023, Shocking New Condo Law, and Invisible Houses for SaleIn this episode, Shawn and Matt talk HGTV tips, a shocking new condo law, and invisible houses for sale.VideoYouTubeArticlesHGTV's Biggest Stars Reveal Their Top Tips for 2023Florida real estate bombshell could destroy a lot of walletsFlorida SB 4-D Building Safety LawInvisible House Joshua TreeInstagramInvisible House Joshua Tree | Modern MasterpieceThis tiny glass house in Vermont is among Airbnb’s most wishlisted homes right nowLuxury Glass Tiny House - Mountain View + Ho...
2023-01-2535 minThe Shawn and Matt Show54. Increase in Real Estate Agents Sued by Clients | Bad Listing Pricing Mistakes | Earthship for $1.5MIn this episode, Shawn and Matt talk about the increase in lawsuits by clients against their real estate agent and broker, fatal listing pricing mistakes that sellers are making, and an Earthship in California for $1.5M.VideoYouTube ArticlesMore homebuyers and sellers are suing real-estate agents, claiming they were misled about the value of their homesThe Massive Pricing Mistake Home Sellers Are Making Right Now: Is This You?Rare Earthship Home Lands on the Market for $1.5M in the SoCal Hills7401 Studio Rd, West Hills...
2023-01-0932 minThe Shawn and Matt Show49. Airbnb Friendly Apartments | Insulting Renters on Instagram | Taylor Swift's Cornelia Street RentalIn this episode of The Shawn and Matt Show, Shawn and Matt talk Airbnb friendly apartments, rent vs own videos on Instagram and Taylor Swift's rental on Cornelia Street. VideoYouTubeArticlesIntroducing Airbnb‑friendly apartments90 Day Fiancé: Why Kara's Real Estate Advice Really Riled Up FansKara Rojer's Instagram videoTaylor Swift's iconic Cornelia Street apartment is on the market for $45,000 a month. Here's a look inside.Inside the 290-Square-Foot London Cottage That’s Asking $1.4 MillionAmen for Affordability! A Former New York...
2022-12-0934 minThe Shawn and Matt Show39. $250 Million Penthouse, Alexandria's Surging Apartment Development, Alaska Castle for $650kIn this episode, Shawn and Matt talk about a $250 million penthouse, Alexandria Virginia's surging apartment demand and an Alaskan castle for sale for $650k. Video:YouTubeArticles:NYC penthouse to list for a record $250M: ‘You are above noise’Alexandria Among Top Cities For Projected Apartments In U.S.: ReportHear Ye, Hear Ye: Alaska Castle for $649K Quickly Finds a BuyerDome, Sweet Dome: Home Resembling a Spaceship Lands in Illinois for $599KSet Sail for Maine, Where You Can Pick Up a $2.3M Priv...
2022-09-2125 minThe Shawn and Matt Show38. Compass Haters, Illegal Airbnb Subletting and a Toilet in the Bedroom?In this episode, Shawn and Matt talk about people hating on the Compass brokerage, illegal Airbnb subletting and are you "in or out" on these three trending real estate topics. Video:YouTubeArticles:Compass is 'the world's most unprofitable brokerage ever': Mike DelPrete‘My tenants are advertising my property on Airbnb’Would You Pick This Amazing Guitar-Shaped House in Georgia?Unusual toilet placement in $2M home perplexes the internetHouse Tour Tik Tok Video (Shows the strange toilet placement5 Home Accents That Always Look Good...
2022-09-1238 minThe Shawn and Matt Show37. Goldman Sachs Predicts Real Estate Downturn, Inflation Hurting Gen Z and Haunted Hotel for SaleIn this episode, Shawn and Matt talk Goldman Sachs' real estate prediction, how inflation is hurting Gen Z the most and are you 'in or out' on a haunted hotel, lighthouse for sale and the 'shattered glass' look.Video:YouTubeArticles:Home sales have so much further to fall in 2023, Goldman Sachs saysMillennial and Gen Z renters are getting walloped by inflation: StudyWould You Dare To Purchase a Haunted—and Affordable—Hotel in Wisconsin?Who Wants to Buy a Historic Lighthouse in the Chesapeake Bay?...
2022-09-0623 minThe Shawn and Matt Show36. Buyers Canceling Contracts, City Pays Airbnb Hosts to Rent to Locals and Absurd $20k Rent CommissionIn this episode, Shawn and Matt talk buyers canceling contracts, a city that is paying Airbnb hosts to rent to locals and an absurd $20k commission for a $2k/month rental.**Sorry about the audio! Matt's mic failed during the recording. Video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Axm0relqhMsArticles:How many DC-area home sales are falling through?The City of Sedona is Paying Airbnb-Type Landlords Stipends If They Offer Housing To Local WorkersBroker’s fee hits nearly $20K for rent stabilized one-bedroom NYC apartment
2022-08-3124 minThe Shawn and Matt Show35. Stale Listings Up 13%, Northern VA Neighborhood Prices Increase 40% and Mark Cuban on the MetaverseIn this episode, Shawn and Matt talk stale listings, a Northern Virginia neighborhood that has seen prices increase by 40% and what Mark Cuban really thinks about buying real estate in the metaverse.Video:YouTubeA Growing Share of Home Listings Are Stale As Market CoolsThe Northern Virginia Zip Code Where Prices Popped 40%Mark Cuban says buying metaverse real estate is ‘the dumbest s--- ever’Connect with Shawn Battlehttp://www.thebattlegroup.comhttp://www.orangelinecondo.com/https://www.instagram.com/theshawnbattleBusiness inquiries: shaw...
2022-08-1827 minThe Shawn and Matt Show34. Multiple Offers Down Significantly, Chinese Spend $6.1B on US Real Estate, and Zillow ScamIn this episode, Shawn and Matt talk multiple offers, foreign buyers of US real estate and a common Zillow scam. Video:YouTubeArticles:Half of Redfin home offers now face no competing bids, new report saysChinese spent $6.1B on US real estate last yearCallahan couple devastated, discovered dream home was listed on Zillow without their consentConnect with Shawn Battlehttp://www.thebattlegroup.comhttp://www.orangelinecondo.com/https://www.instagram.com/theshawnbattleBusiness inquiries: shawn@TheBattleGroup.com...
2022-07-2730 minThe Shawn and Matt Show33. City Fines Homeowner for Parking in Driveway, Photoshopped Listing Photos and Car Payments vs RentIn this episode, Shawn and Matt talk about a city that fined a homeowner for parking in their own driveway, poorly-photoshopped listing photos and cities where rents are less expensive than car payments.Video:YouTubeArticles:SF couple allowed to park in their driveway again after threatened with $1.5K fine from cityReal estate agent goes too far in trying to Photoshop a lush green lawn onto a suburban Australian house: 'That's the new strain of grass called 'Chernobyl''Here’s Where Car Payments Cost More Than Rent in th...
2022-07-1434 minThe Shawn and Matt Show32. Real Estate Market Crash or Correction, HOA Sues for 1 Inch and a Realtor Trademarks a PoseIn this episode, Shawn and Matt talk market crash versus correction, an HOA suing a homeowner $40,000 over a few inches and a Realtor attempts to trademark body language. Video:YouTubeArticles:‘Coast to Coast’ Housing Correction Is Coming, Says Moody’s Chief EconomistHomeowner fined $40,000 for a few inches of fence takes HOA to courtKris Lindahl applies to trademark signature ‘arms out’ poseConnect with Shawn Battlehttp://www.thebattlegroup.comhttp://www.orangelinecondo.com/https://www.instagram.com/theshawnbattleBusiness inquiries: shawn@TheB...
2022-07-0527 minThe Shawn and Matt Show31. Buying Real Estate in "As-Is" Condition, Ways to Build Wealth, Seller TimelineIn this episode, Shawn and Matt talk buying real estate in As-Is condition, ways to build wealth through real estate and the seller timeline when selling your house.Video:YouTubeArticles:7 Red Flags To Watch for When Buying a Home 'As Is'5 Ways To Build Wealth Through Real Estate, According to ExpertsThe Complete Home-Selling Timeline: Here’s How Long It Takes To Sell a House Today—or Speed It UpConnect with Shawn Battlehttp://www.thebattlegroup.comhttp://www.orangelinecondo.com/https://www...
2022-06-2938 minThe Shawn and Matt Show30. Fractional Vacation Rental Investing, Cold Calling Lawsuit and $8M Frank Lloyd Wright HouseIn this episode, Shawn and Matt talk fractional vacation rental investing, a new cold calling lawsuit and an $8M home built by Frank Lloyd Wright.Video:YouTubeArticles:Here.co - Invest in vacation rentals like stocksColdwell Banker agent cold call suit heads to trial as a class actionThis Frank Lloyd Wright–Designed Home Is for Sale in America's Priciest Zip Code83 Wisteria Way, Atherton, CA 94027Connect with Shawn Battlehttp://www.thebattlegroup.comhttp://www.orangelinecondo.com/https://www.in...
2022-06-1631 minThe Shawn and Matt Show29. What Gen Z Wants, Overvalued Real Estate Markets and Fly-In CommunityIn this episode, Shawn and Matt talk about what Gen Z wants, 3 overvalued real estate markets and a fly-in community. Video:YouTubeArticles:This Is What Gen Z and Millennials Are Looking For in Real EstateI Wouldn't Dare Buy Real Estate in These 3 Incredibly Overvalued Markets1720 Sky Hawk Ct, Port Orange, FL 32128Connect with Shawn Battlehttp://www.thebattlegroup.comhttp://www.orangelinecondo.com/https://www.instagram.com/theshawnbattleBusiness inquiries: shawn@TheBattleGroup.comConnect with Matt Leightonhttp...
2022-06-0930 minThe Shawn and Matt Show28. Crypto Real Estate Scam, More Airbnbs than Apartments for Rent and Zillow's Top Suburbs in the USIn this episode, Shawn and Matt talk about a new crypto real estate scam, more Airbnbs than apartment rentals and the top suburbs in the United States (one of them being in Northern Virginia).Video:YouTube Articles:Home sellers say they received raw deal from ‘Godfather of real estate’s’ cryptocurrency optionNew York Now Has More Airbnb Listings Than Apartments for RentZillow's Most Popular Markets of Early 2022: Pricey Suburbs Top the ListHome listings suddenly jump as sellers worry they may miss out on the red-ho...
2022-06-0639 minThe Shawn and Matt Show27. Home Sales Down Again, $1 Billion Arlington Investment and Tom Brady's Real Estate PortfolioIn this episode, Shawn and Matt talk declining home sales, a $1 billion dollar investment in Arlington County and a breakdown of Tom Brady and Gisele Buendchen's real estate portfolio.Video:YouTubeArticles:Existing-home sales dip for third month as buyers say 'No thanks'Atlanta company spends $1 billion on Arlington apartmentsA Look At Tom Brady And Gisele Bundchen's Insane Real Estate PortfolioConnect with Shawn Battlehttp://www.thebattlegroup.comhttp://www.orangelinecondo.com/https://www.instagram.com/theshawnbattleBusiness inquiries: shawn@TheBattleGroup...
2022-05-3127 minThe Shawn and Matt Show26. Tech Layoffs, Avoiding Buyer's Remorse and National Association of Realtors (NAR) Dues IncreaseIn this episode, Shawn and Matt talk tech layoffs, how to avoid buyer's remorse and why NAR is increasing its dues. Video:YouTubeArticles:Carvana laid off 2,500 employees, many of them over ZoomTech is hitting the brakes on hiring even as other industries keep adding jobsI Really Messed Up My First Real Estate Purchase. I’m Furious.Looking to Buy a Home? Don't Have Real Estate RegretNAR votes to raise annual membership fee by $10'Much needed' or 'Ridiculous'? Realtors sound of...
2022-05-1939 minThe Shawn and Matt Show25. First Time Home Buyer Expectations, Buyers Avoiding this Property Type and Moving your Entire HouseIn this episode, Shawn and Matt talk first time home buyer expectations, buyers are avoiding one specific type of property and a TikTok video that shows a homeowner literally moving their entire house on an 18-wheeler because they are fed up with property taxes. Video:YouTubeArticles:First time home buyers, what are you doing?‘Unsellable Houses’ Reveals One Type of Home Buyers Avoid, Even Today‘Our neighbor is taking their whole damn house’: TikToker claims neighbor is moving whole house due to property taxes in AustinConnect...
2022-05-0925 minThe Shawn and Matt Show24. Car Ban in Subdivision, HOAs Blocking Investor Buyers and Bad Twitter Real Estate Hot TakesIn this episode, Shawn and Matt talk about a car ban in a new subdivision, how HOAs are trying to block investor buyers and Matt flames someone on Twitter for their terrible real estate hot take. Video:YouTubeArticles:Culdesac Tempe: Here is what the Tempe no-car neighborhood could look likeThe Capital of Sprawl Gets a Radically Car-Free NeighborhoodWelcome to Culdesac TempeHomeowner groups are trying to stop investors from buying up homesTwitter Real Estate ThreadConnect with Shawn Battle
2022-04-2629 minThe Shawn and Matt Show23. New Video Real Estate App, Opendoor Complaints and 'Masters' House Won't SellIn this episode, Shawn and Matt talk about a new viral Tiktok-esque real estate video app, complaints about Opendoor and a house near Agusta National that refuses to sell despite being offered almost 5x its market value. Video:YouTubeArticles:Meet Playhouse, the app that wants to turn Zillow scrolling into a gameOpendoor faces disciplinary action after complaintsAugusta family next to Masters golf course keeps turning down millions for their 1,900-square-foot houseConnect with Shawn Battlehttp://www.thebattlegroup.comhttp://www.orangelinecondo...
2022-04-1429 minThe Shawn and Matt Show22. Renovate or Sell As-Is, Desktop Appraisals and Dubai Real Estate Selling Out Years in AdvanceIn this episode, Shawn and Matt talk about renovating before selling, desktop appraisals and Dubai real estate,Video:YouTubeArticles:Luxury projects selling out years in advance and a record-setting start to the year: 3 Dubai real-estate agents detail what the market looks like right nowConnect with Shawn Battlehttp://www.thebattlegroup.comhttp://www.orangelinecondo.com/https://www.instagram.com/theshawnbattleBusiness inquiries: shawn@TheBattleGroup.comConnect with Matt Leightonhttp://www.themattleighton.comhttps://www.youtube.com/themattleightonhttps://www...
2022-04-0630 minThe Shawn and Matt Show21. 25% Tax on House Flippers, $50k to Back Out of a Deal and Top 7 Tech Trends in Real EstateIn this episode, Shawn and Matt talk 25% tax on house flipping, $50k offer to back out of a deal and the top tech trends in real estate. Video:YouTubeArticles:New CA bill would impose 25% gain tax on house flippers who sell within 3 yearsHow crazy is the Dallas real estate market right now? A buyer was offered $50K to walk away from home they just secured7 top tech trends in real estateConnect with Shawn Battlehttp://www.thebattlegroup.comhttp://www.orangelinecondo.com/
2022-03-2430 minThe Shawn and Matt Show20. HOA Fees Increase Drastically, 'The One' in Bel Air Sells for $126M and Showing the Wrong HouseIn this episode, Shawn and Matt talk HOA fees, 'The One' mansion in Bel Air finally sells and showing the wrong house for sale.Video:YouTubeArticles:Fee increases of 300 to 400% stun residents of Florida’s largest homeowners' associationWas $141M the Right Price for ‘The One’? The Numbers Behind the SaleEver show the wrong house? This agent did — and it went viralConnect with Shawn Battlehttp://www.thebattlegroup.comhttp://www.orangelinecondo.com/https://www.instagram.com/theshawnbattleBusiness inquiries: shawn@Th...
2022-03-1633 minThe Shawn and Matt Show19. What Realtors *Actually* Think About Your House, Mask Mandates Dropped and 'Whisper' ListingsIn this episode, Shawn and Matt talk about what real estate agents actually think about your house, mask mandates and going back to the office and whisper listings.Video:YouTubeArticles:Here’s What Real Estate Agents Really Think About Your HouseU.S. government agencies start dropping mask requirementsNew York elites are snatching up luxury real estate using a method that's against many realtors' code of ethicsConnect with Shawn Battlehttp://www.thebattlegroup.comhttp://www.orangelinecondo.com/https://www.instagram.co...
2022-03-1432 minThe Shawn and Matt Show18. Mortgage Applications Fall 13%, Offers on Two Houses at the Same Time and $800k Over Asking PriceIn this episode, Shawn and Matt talk mortgage applications falling, submitting two different offers on two different houses at the same time and a house in DC that sold for $800k over asking price. Video:YouTubeArticles:Mortgage applications drop to lowest level in over 2 yearsPhotos: This DC House Sold for $800,000 Over Asking PriceConnect with Shawn Battlehttp://www.thebattlegroup.comhttp://www.orangelinecondo.com/https://www.instagram.com/theshawnbattleBusiness inquiries: shawn@TheBattleGroup.comConnect with Matt Leightonhttp...
2022-03-0230 minThe Shawn and Matt Show17. Dan Snyder Buys $48M Alexandria House, Out-of-Town Buyers Inflating Prices and Miami Mansion NFTIn this episode, Shawn and Matt talk Dan Snyder, out-of-town buyers and a Miami mansion NFT combo sale. Video:YouTubeArticles:Dan Snyder buys most expensive house in DC area real estate historyOut-of-Town Buyers Have Nearly 30% More to Spend on Homes Than Locals in Migration Hotspots Like Nashville, Atlanta and MiamiYou can actually buy and live inside the world’s first real-life NFT luxury mansion in MiamiConnect with Shawn Battlehttp://www.thebattlegroup.comhttp://www.orangelinecondo.com/https://www.instagram.co...
2022-02-2429 minThe Shawn and Matt Show16. Zillow Updates 2022 Market Prediction, FL House Sells as NFT and VanLife Versus Housing RegulationsIn this episode, Shawn and Matt talk Zillow 2020 real estate market predictions, NFT house in Florida and VanLifeVideo:YouTubeArticles: Zillow: Our 2022 housing forecast is way off—home prices now set to spike 16%Florida Home to be Auctioned Off as an NFT6315 11th Ave S, Gulfport, FL 33707Why Mountain Towns Are Rethinking the Residency Status of Van-LifersConnect with Shawn Battlehttp://www.thebattlegroup.comhttp://www.orangelinecondo.com/https://www.instagram.com/theshawnbattleBusiness inquiries: shawn@TheBattleGroup.com
2022-02-1632 minThe Shawn and Matt Show15. Buyer's Market in *this* Area, Metaverse Mortgages and Equity-Rich HomeownersIn this episode, Shawn and Matt talk buyer's market, metaverse mortgages and equity-rich homeowners. Video:YouTubeArticles:Tony Alexander says buyers will have the upper hand as the real estate market hits its busiest time of the yearMetaverse mortgages are being issued to buy virtual land — and one of the first ever was just signed for a property in DecentralandNearly half of financed US homes now worth double their loan amountConnect with Shawn Battlehttp://www.thebattlegroup.comhttp://www.orangelinecondo.co...
2022-02-0933 minThe Shawn and Matt Show14. 2022 Real Estate Market Update, DOJ vs Commissions and Propy NFT CoinIn this episode, Shawn and Matt talk 2022 real estate market, Department of Justice crackdowns and the Propy real estate crypto NFT coin. YouTube‘It’s anguish, it’s pain, it’s agony’ – here’s what it’s like to shop for a home in today’s tight housing markethttps://www.cnbc.com/2022/01/27/rising-mortgage-rates-tight-supply-high-prices-frustrate-house-hunters.htmlGlenn Sanford on the 1 player that could change the game in 2022https://www.inman.com/2022/01/25/glenn-sanford-is-bullish-on-real-estate-in-2022-with-some-caveats/Propy launches NFT platform in the US, allowing real-world property to be bought as an NFThttps://techcrunch...
2022-02-0429 minThe Shawn and Matt Show13. Realogy CEO Shocking Comments on Realtor CommissionsIn this episode, Shawn and Matt talk about Realogy CEO's shocking comments about a change to commission policies in the MLS. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXI844W4OgwRealogy calls on NAR to eliminate commission-sharing requirementhttps://www.inman.com/2022/01/06/realogy-calls-on-nar-to-eliminate-commission-sharing-requirement/Connect with Shawn Battlehttp://www.thebattlegroup.comhttp://www.orangelinecondo.com/https://www.instagram.com/theshawnbattleBusiness inquiries: shawn@TheBattleGroup.comConnect with Matt Leightonhttp://www.themattleighton.comhttps://www.youtube.com/themattleightonhttps://www.instagram.com...
2022-01-2433 minThe Shawn and Matt Show12. iBuyer Disaster Deal, Can you Switch Realtors?, and the Least Popular State in the USIn this episode, Shawn and Matt talk iBuyers, how to switch real estate agents and the least popular state in the United States. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZnAxJjjjmoCan I Switch Real Estate Agents After I Make an Offer on a Home?https://www.realtor.com/advice/buy/can-i-switch-real-estate-agents-after-i-make-an-offer-on-a-home/You’ll Never Guess the Most Popular—and Unpopular—States in Americahttps://www.realtor.com/news/trends/youll-never-guess-the-most-popular-and-unpopular-states-in-america/Connect with Shawn Battlehttp://www.thebattlegroup.comhttp://www.orangelinecondo.com/https://www.instagram.com/th...
2022-01-1231 minThe Shawn and Matt Show11. When to Buy a House in 2022, Top Cities in 2022 and 8 Home Features to Increase ValueIn this episode, Shawn and Matt talk when the best time is to buy a house in 2022, where the best cities are to buy in 2022 and 8 home features that will increase value YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9ifApYVtKQThe 10 hottest housing markets to watch in 2022https://www.inman.com/2021/12/08/the-10-hottest-housing-markets-to-watch-in-2022/8 Surprising Features That Boost Your Home Valuehttps://www.msn.com/en-us/money/realestate/8-surprising-features-that-boost-your-home-value/ss-AASbGeDConnect with Shawn Battlehttp://www.thebattlegroup.comhttp://www.orangelinecondo.com/https://www.instagram.com...
2022-01-0531 minThe Shawn and Matt Show10. Crime Data Removed, iBuyer Myths and Interesting Tips from Real Estate AgentsIn this episode, Shawn and Matt talk about why crime data was removed from popular real estate sites, decoding iBuyer myths and taking a look at some 'interesting' tips from real estate agents. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B401tAhVCkc Connect with Shawn Battlehttp://www.thebattlegroup.comhttp://www.orangelinecondo.com/https://www.instagram.com/theshawnbattleBusiness inquiries: shawn@TheBattleGroup.comConnect with Matt Leightonhttp://www.themattleighton.comhttps://www.youtube.com/themattleightonhttps://www.instagram.com/themattleightonBusiness inquires: matt...
2021-12-3028 minThe Shawn and Matt Show9. Better Mortgage CEO Goes Viral, Condo Bans EVs and KEYS Token - New Meta Mansion NFTsIn this episode, Shawn and Matt talk Better.com's viral video, a condo association that banned electric vehicles and a new crypto coin called Keys used to purchase mansions in the metaverse. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDb1frAJ-NMConnect with Shawn Battlehttp://www.thebattlegroup.comhttp://www.orangelinecondo.com/https://www.instagram.com/theshawnbattleBusiness inquiries: shawn@TheBattleGroup.comConnect with Matt Leightonhttp://www.themattleighton.comhttps://www.youtube.com/themattleightonhttps://www.instagram.com/themattleightonBusiness inquires: matt@TheBattleGroup...
2021-12-2928 minThe Shawn and Matt Show8. $4.3M Metaverse Real Estate Purchased, Zillow Cancels 400 Contracts and Tokyo's $1/month ApartmentIn this episode, Shawn and Matt talk metaverse, Zillow canceling contracts and Tokyo's $1/month apartment. Sorry about the audio! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kw7QW1diUB0Connect with Shawn Battlehttp://www.thebattlegroup.comhttp://www.orangelinecondo.com/https://www.instagram.com/theshawnbattleBusiness inquiries: shawn@TheBattleGroup.comConnect with Matt Leightonhttp://www.themattleighton.comhttps://www.youtube.com/themattleightonhttps://www.instagram.com/themattleightonBusiness inquires: matt@TheBattleGroup.com
2021-12-2827 minThe Shawn and Matt Show7. Elon Musk Sells All His Real Estate, Terrible Parental Advice and Cathy Wood Dumps Zillow StockIn this episode, Shawn and Matt talk Elon Musk selling all his houses, terrible real estate advice we get from our parents and why investor superstar Cathy Wood dumped all her Zillow stock. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71GLr-7pYZAConnect with Shawn Battlehttp://www.thebattlegroup.comhttp://www.orangelinecondo.com/https://www.instagram.com/theshawnbattleBusiness inquiries: shawn@TheBattleGroup.comConnect with Matt Leightonhttp://www.themattleighton.comhttps://www.youtube.com/themattleightonhttps://www.instagram.com/themattleightonBusiness inquires: matt...
2021-12-2722 minThe Shawn and Matt Show6. International Travel Ban Lifted, DC Record Prices and Bezos' Bitcoin Real Estate AppIn this episode, Shawn and Matt talk travel ban, DC record real estate prices and Jeff Bezos' new bitcoin real estate app. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tl2FZ4QT_IgConnect with Shawn Battlehttp://www.thebattlegroup.comhttp://www.orangelinecondo.com/https://www.instagram.com/theshawnbattleBusiness inquiries: shawn@TheBattleGroup.comConnect with Matt Leightonhttp://www.themattleighton.comhttps://www.youtube.com/themattleightonhttps://www.instagram.com/themattleightonBusiness inquires: matt@TheBattleGroup.com
2021-12-2323 minThe Shawn and Matt Show5. Zillow Loses $550M and Cancels iBuyer ProgramIn this episode, Zillow is set to lose $550M and Shawn and Matt react to the news. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AxrMchKHFEEConnect with Shawn Battlehttp://www.thebattlegroup.comhttp://www.orangelinecondo.com/https://www.instagram.com/theshawnbattleBusiness inquiries: shawn@TheBattleGroup.comConnect with Matt Leightonhttp://www.themattleighton.comhttps://www.youtube.com/themattleightonhttps://www.instagram.com/themattleightonBusiness inquires: matt@TheBattleGroup.com
2021-12-2221 minThe Shawn and Matt Show4. Horrifying Design Trends, Rents are now Higher than 2020 and Redfin CEO Skeptical on iBuyersIn this episode of The Shawn and Matt Show, we talk 10 horrifying design trends, Class A rents are now higher than pre-pandemic levels and Glenn Kelman - CEO of Redfin - is skeptical on the iBuyer market. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xu1UvnSKbgConnect with Shawn Battlehttp://www.thebattlegroup.comhttp://www.orangelinecondo.com/https://www.instagram.com/theshawnbattleBusiness inquiries: shawn@TheBattleGroup.comConnect with Matt Leightonhttp://www.themattleighton.comhttps://www.youtube.com/themattleightonhttps://www.instagram.com/themattleighton
2021-12-2122 minThe Shawn and Matt Show1: Cities 'Pedestrianizing' Streets, Buyer Unknowingly Buys Exorcism House & Real Estate in 5 YearsIn this episode, Shawn and Matt talk pedestrianizing streets, the exorcism house and the future of real estate in the next 5-10 years. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5NNiWyACooConnect with Shawn Battlehttp://www.thebattlegroup.comhttp://www.orangelinecondo.com/https://www.instagram.com/theshawnbattleBusiness inquiries: shawn@TheBattleGroup.comConnect with Matt Leightonhttp://www.themattleighton.comhttps://www.youtube.com/themattleightonhttps://www.instagram.com/themattleightonBusiness inquires: matt@TheBattleGroup.com
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