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The Shawn & Matt Show

Each week, Shawn Battle and Matt Leighton talk real estate live on facebook, instagram and the show is recorded for our youtube channel. Check out all of the videos about local and national real estate topics below!


In this episode, Shawn and Matt talk about the Alexandria arena deal, offer deadlines, and the top 10 most expensive neighborhoods in Arlington, Virginia. Va. lawmakers nix arena plan, leaving Youngkin few options to revive it https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2024/03/06/v ...


In this episode, Shawn and Matt talk 5 real estate trends in the DC area to watch for in 2024. 5 DC-Area Real Estate Trends to Watch in 2024 https://www.washingtonian.com/2024/02/27/dc-area-real-estate-trends-to-watch-in-2024/ 00:00 - Introduction 2:00 - Commissions 12:12 - Ne ...


In this episode, Shawn and Matt react to home buying advice from Reddit users. 00:00 - Introduction 1:47 - Not our best decision in hindsight 7:06 - Pre-offer inspection 15:25 - Work with the listing agent 21:25 - Listing error 25:33 - You are the problem 29:07 - Above asking 3 ...


In this episode, Shawn and Matt confront the number 1 selling agent in the Northern Virginia area - Khalil El-Ghoul. Connect with Khalil El-Ghoul https://www.glasshousere.com/ https://www.instagram.com/glass_house_real_estate_ 00:00 - Introduction 5:20 - Glass House Real Estat ...


In this episode, Shawn and Matt are joined by Rey Gomez to talk international real estate investing, new construction tips, and much more. Connect with Rey Gomez https://www.shepherdhomesgroup.com/ https://www.instagram.com/therealreygomez https://www.instagram.com/realtorswhol ...


In this episode, Shawn and Matt are joined by Nikki Lagouros to talk Reston, real estate, and more. Connect with Nikki Lagouros https://bestrestonagent.com/ [email protected] https://www.instagram.com/bestrestonagent 00:00 - Introduction 2:03 - What is Reston? 4:18 - T ...


In this episode, Shawn and Matt talk mortgage demand and the East Falls Church Metro in Arlington, VA. 00:00 - Introduction 1:26 - Mortgage demand surges 5:15 - Shawn wants to buy 7:24 - April is the best time 10:05 - Sourcing the deal 19:55 - EFC Metro 27:32 - EHO opportunitie ...


In today's episode, Shawn and Matt talk 142 showings on a house in Falls Church and an update on the Missing Middle (EHO) lawsuit in Arlington County. 00:00 - Introduction 1:45 - 142 Showings on Falls Church home 4:03 - Was it underpriced? 6:57 - 25 offers 9:32 - How to beat 25 ...


In today's episode Shawn and Matt talk with Greg Hamilton, founder and publisher of Arlington Magazine on all things Arlington. Connect with Greg Hamilton and Arlington Magazine: [email protected] https://www.arlingtonmagazine.com/ https://www.instagram.com/a ...


In this week's episode, Shawn and Matt talk TikTok Tunnel Girl in Herndon and a possible casino in Tyson's Corner. 00:00 - Introduction 1:20 - Matt's NYE condo countdown 4:15 - Shawn's Xmas party contract negotiations 7:41 - Xmas Eve eve open house (Dec 23rd) 13:11 - TikTok Tunn ...


In this episode, Shawn and Matt talk with Gerald Hanson about 2024 Fed rate cuts, mortgage brokers, and all things lending. Connect with Gerald Hanson https://mable.loans/ https://www.instagram.com/hansonhomeloans [email protected] 00:00 - Introduction 5:54 - Mortgage broker ...


In 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. Connect with Josh Chapman https://www.compass.com/agents/josh-chapman/ https://www.instagram.com/jdchapman_/ josh.chap ...


In this episode, Shawn and Matt sit down with Jason Curry and talk about how to buy a real estate investment property. Connect with Jason Curry https://jcurrygroup.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jcurrygroup/ [email protected] The Cash Flow Breakfast Club - Arlington, VA ht ...


In this episode, Shawn and Matt welcome Stacy Allwein to the show and talk all things Frederick, MD real estate and 2024 real estate predictions. Connect with Stacy Allwein https://allweinteam.com/ https://www.instagram.com/allweinrealtor/ [email protected] Incremental Inv ...


In this episode, Drew Carpenter joins The Shawn and Matt Show to talk all things real estate and more. Connect with Drew Carpenter https://www.instagram.com/drewcarp89/ https://www.instagram.com/drewcarpenterrealestate/ https://www.compass.com/agents/drew-carpenter/ https://www ...


In 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. Move Over Sitzer/Burnett: Batton is the Biggest Lawsuit to Date, Seeking Damages for Buyers https://nowbam.com/move-ove ...


In 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. US jury finds realtors liable for inflating commissions, awards $1.78 bln damages https://www.reut ...


In this episode, Coral Gundlach talks about the buyer broker compensation. NOTE: This was recorded prior to the verdict reached on October 31st in the Sitzer/Burnett Lawsuit. Connect with Coral Gundlach https://coralgundlach.com/ https://www.instagram.com/coralghomes coral@comp ...


In this episode, Mike Baffa talks about the state of the new construction home market in Northern Virginia. Connect with Mike Baffa https://www.zillow.com/profile/MikeBaffa/ https://www.instagram.com/mikedrop_official [email protected] 00:00 - Introduction 2:55 - Mike Baffa 9:5 ...


Diane Schline from Douglas Elliman joins The Shawn and Matt Show to talk about the future of the buyer's agent. Connect with Diane Schline https://theschlinegroup.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thedianeschlinegroup/ [email protected] $25M Big Sur House https://www.cold ...