The Shawn and Matt Show

In this episode, Shawn and Matt talk about the possibility of eliminating property taxes.  Video YouTube Connect with Shawn Battle http://www.thebattlegroup.com https://www.instagram.com/theshawnbattle Business inquiries: shawn@TheBattleGroup.com Connect with Matt Leighton http://www.themattleighton.com https://www.youtube.com/themattleighton https://www.instagram.com/themattleighton/ Business inq...

In today's episode, Shawn and Matt take a look at the DC Metropolitan market and look at the inventory levels. Video YouTube An Update on the D.C.-Area Housing Market Connect with Shawn Battle http://www.thebattlegroup.com https://www.instagram.com/theshawnbattle Business inquiries: shawn@TheBattleGroup.com Connect with Matt Leighton http://www.themattleighton.com https://www.youtube.com/them...

In this episode, Shawn and Matt talk about the most frustrating things about selling a house. Video YouTube Bright MLS Weekly Market Report - Week Ending February 9, 2025 Why your expired listing could be like ‘picking juicy grapes off a vine’ for a Realtor Connect with Shawn Battle http://www.thebattlegroup.com https://www.instagram.com/theshawnbattle Business inquiries: shawn@TheBattleGroup.com...

In this episode, Shawn and Matt talk about different negotiating styles in real estate and what works to get what you want. Video YouTube Luka Doncic was buying a new D-FW home before trade to Lakers How to Negotiate a Real-Estate Deal, and Actually Get What You Want Connect with Shawn Battle http://www.thebattlegroup.com https://www.instagram.com/theshawnbattle Business inquiries: shawn@TheBattle...

In this episode, Shawn and Matt talk about Arlington County property assessments, the Tyson's casino bill, and the effects the Trump and Amazon return-to-office mandates could have on Arlington real estate. Video YouTube JUST IN: Residential property values up 3.7%, county announces NEW: Fairfax County casino bill advances to full Senate for first time Poll: Nearly Eight in 10 Tysons Voters O...

In this episode, Shawn and Matt talk about the January housing statistics, changing financing during a deal, the merger clause in the contract, and a $285M mansion in Florida. Video YouTube Bright MLS Weekly Market Report (Week ending January 19, 2025) 1960 S Ocean Blvd, Manalapan, FL 33462 ‘I Bought a Beachfront Home in Nantucket for Just $200K—but Was Forced To Knock It Down 6 Months Later’ Conn...

In this episode, Shawn and Matt talk about a major homebuying hidden cost that not many people know about. Video: YouTube Articles: Homebuying's Giant Hidden Cost Connect with Shawn Battle http://www.thebattlegroup.com https://www.instagram.com/theshawnbattle Business inquiries: shawn@TheBattleGroup.com Connect with Matt Leighton http://www.themattleighton.com https://www.youtube.com/themattl...

In this episode, Shawn and Matt talk about whether Zestimates are actually hurting the market. Video: YouTube Articles: Our Zestimate Obession 10 Interior Design Trends Going Away In 2025 Connect with Shawn Battle http://www.thebattlegroup.com https://www.instagram.com/theshawnbattle Business inquiries: shawn@TheBattleGroup.com Connect with Matt Leighton http://www.themattleighton.com https://www....

In today's episode, Shawn and Matt talk about our wish list for the 2025 real estate market. Video YouTube Connect with Shawn Battle http://www.thebattlegroup.com https://www.instagram.com/theshawnbattle Business inquiries: shawn@TheBattleGroup.com Connect with Matt Leighton http://www.themattleighton.com https://www.youtube.com/themattleighton https://www.instagram.com/themattleighton/ Busin...

In today's episode, Shawn and Matt talk about the 2025 real estate market in the DC Metropolitan region. Trends, forecasts, and predictions are all covered in today's episode. Video YouTube 2025 Mid-Atlantic Housing Market Outlook Connect with Shawn Battle http://www.thebattlegroup.com https://www.instagram.com/theshawnbattle Business inquiries: shawn@TheBattleGroup.com Connect with Matt...

In this episode, Shawn and Matt talk about Donald Trump’s plans to reduce the Federal Government’s size and the affect that may have on the Northern Virginia and DC real estate market. Video YouTube Federal workers prepare for cuts, forced relocations in Trump’s second term Alexandria lawmakers aim to spur residential development with new height incentives Arlington County Board votes to appeal ju...

In this episode, Shawn and Matt talk about Zillow and the chance it has to replace the MLS. Video YouTube The future of MLS? It's Zillow, says Compass CEO Connect with Shawn Battle http://www.thebattlegroup.com https://www.instagram.com/theshawnbattle Business inquiries: shawn@TheBattleGroup.com Connect with Matt Leighton http://www.themattleighton.com https://www.youtube.com/themattleighton...

In this episode, Shawn and Matt talk about the 7 worst home features you can do to your house that give you the worst ROI. Video YouTube Real Estate Agents Explain Why You Should Never Invest in These 7 Home Features Realtors Are Sharing The "Subtle" Red Flags They Look For When Seeing A Home For The First Time, And They're So Smart Connect with Shawn Battle http://www.thebattlegrou...

In this episode, Shawn and Matt discuss the top 10 biggest real estate issues for 2025. Video YouTube Top 10 Issues That Will Impact Real Estate in 2025 Connect with Shawn Battle http://www.thebattlegroup.com https://www.instagram.com/theshawnbattle Business inquiries: shawn@TheBattleGroup.com Connect with Matt Leighton http://www.themattleighton.com https://www.youtube.com/themattleighton https:/...

In this episode, Shawn and Matt talk about the spookiest things in a real estate transaction. YouTube Video Connect with Shawn Battle http://www.thebattlegroup.com https://www.instagram.com/theshawnbattle Business inquiries: shawn@TheBattleGroup.com Connect with Matt Leighton http://www.themattleighton.com https://www.youtube.com/themattleighton https://www.instagram.com/themattleighton/ Business...

In today's episode, Shawn and Matt talk about whether Donald Trump or Kamala Harris will be better for the housing market. Video YouTube Connect with Shawn Battle http://www.thebattlegroup.com https://www.instagram.com/theshawnbattle Business inquiries: shawn@TheBattleGroup.com Connect with Matt Leighton http://www.themattleighton.com https://www.youtube.com/themattleighton https://www.instag...

In this episode, Shawn and Matt talk about realtor commissions and what has happened since the MLS change on August 17th. YouTube Video Connect with Shawn Battle http://www.thebattlegroup.com https://www.instagram.com/theshawnbattle Business inquiries: shawn@TheBattleGroup.com Connect with Matt Leighton http://www.themattleighton.com https://www.youtube.com/themattleighton https://www.instagram.co...

In today's episode, Shawn and Matt talk about the new ruling that Missing Middle Housing is no longer allowed. Video YouTube BREAKING: Judge overturns Missing Middle zoning changes Connect with Shawn Battle http://www.thebattlegroup.com https://www.instagram.com/theshawnbattle Business inquiries: shawn@TheBattleGroup.com Connect with Matt Leighton http://www.themattleighton.com https://www.yo...

In this episode, Shawn and Matt talk about the media's perception of real estate agents. Buying a home? Here's what to watch out for with the new contracts Video YouTube Connect with Shawn Battle http://www.thebattlegroup.com https://www.instagram.com/theshawnbattle Business inquiries: shawn@TheBattleGroup.com Connect with Matt Leighton http://www.themattleighton.com https://www.youtube....

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. Video YouTube Connect with Rich Conlon NMLS ID 886522 https://www.atlanticcoastmortgage.com/lo/richard-conlon/ https://www.instagram.com/RichConlon_Lending Connect with Shawn Battle http://www.thebattlegroup.com htt...

In this episode, Shawn and Matt talk about Private Exclusive listings and NAR's Clear Cooperation policy. Video YouTube Connect with Shawn Battle http://www.thebattlegroup.com https://www.instagram.com/theshawnbattle Business inquiries: shawn@TheBattleGroup.com Connect with Matt Leighton http://www.themattleighton.com https://www.youtube.com/themattleighton https://www.instagram.com/themattle...

In this episode, Shawn and Matt talk about settling into the commission rules, DC title companies find for illegal yacht parties, and pickleball destroying property values. Video YouTube Local company accused of illegally giving luxury yacht parties, other kickbacks to real estate agents in exchange for business Cape Cod couple rage they cannot sell their $1.3 Million home due to 'endless rac...

In this episode of The Shawn and Matt Show, Shawn and Matt talk all things commissions and the upcoming changes in the MLS. Video YouTube Connect with Shawn Battle http://www.thebattlegroup.com https://www.instagram.com/theshawnbattle Business inquiries: shawn@TheBattleGroup.com Connect with Matt Leighton http://www.themattleighton.com https://www.youtube.com/themattleighton https://www.instagram....

In this episode, Shawn and Matt talk about real estate fraud in Miami, America's top housing market, and a $16M estate on the Gold Coast of McLean. YouTube Video ‘We lost.’ Settlement in case against ‘King of Coconut Grove’ angers buyers of townhouses A Silicon Valley executive had $400,000 stolen by cybercriminals while buying a home. Here’s her warning America’s Top Housing Market Is in the...

In this episode, Shawn and Matt talk about Arlington VA's real estate market, solar panels and home values, and Millennium Tower in San Francisco. Video YouTube Buyer must assume $91k solar loan 301 Mission St APT 5E, San Francisco, CA 94105 Connect with Shawn Battle http://www.thebattlegroup.com https://www.instagram.com/theshawnbattle Business inquiries: shawn@TheBattleGroup.com Connect wit...