The Shawn and Matt Show

In 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: YouTube Articles: First time home buyers, what are you doing? ‘Unsellable Houses’ Reveals One Type of Home Buyers Avoid, Even Toda...

In 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: YouTube Articles: Culdesac Tempe: Here is what the Tempe no-car neighborhood could look like The Capital of Sprawl Gets a Radically Car-Free Neighborhood Welcome to Culdesac Tempe Homeowner groups...

In 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: YouTube Articles: Meet Playhouse, the app that wants to turn Zillow scrolling into a game Opendoor faces disciplinary action after complaints Augusta family next to Masters...

In this episode, Shawn and Matt talk about renovating before selling, desktop appraisals and Dubai real estate, Video: YouTube Articles: 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 now Connect with Shawn Battle http://www.thebattlegroup.com http://www.orangelinecondo.com/ https://www.instagr...

In 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: YouTube Articles: New CA bill would impose 25% gain tax on house flippers who sell within 3 years How crazy is the Dallas real estate market right now? A buyer was offered $50K to walk away from home they just secured 7 top tech trends in real estate Conne...

In this episode, Shawn and Matt talk HOA fees, 'The One' mansion in Bel Air finally sells and showing the wrong house for sale. Video: YouTube Articles: Fee increases of 300 to 400% stun residents of Florida’s largest homeowners' association Was $141M the Right Price for ‘The One’? The Numbers Behind the Sale Ever show the wrong house? This agent did — and it went viral Connect with...

In 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: YouTube Articles: Here’s What Real Estate Agents Really Think About Your House U.S. government agencies start dropping mask requirements New York elites are snatching up luxury real estate using a method that's against many...

In 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: YouTube Articles: Mortgage applications drop to lowest level in over 2 years Photos: This DC House Sold for $800,000 Over Asking Price Connect with Shawn Battle http://www.thebattlegroup.com http...

In this episode, Shawn and Matt talk Dan Snyder, out-of-town buyers and a Miami mansion NFT combo sale. Video: YouTube Articles: Dan Snyder buys most expensive house in DC area real estate history Out-of-Town Buyers Have Nearly 30% More to Spend on Homes Than Locals in Migration Hotspots Like Nashville, Atlanta and Miami You can actually buy and live inside the world’s first real-life NFT luxury m...

In this episode, Shawn and Matt talk Zillow 2020 real estate market predictions, NFT house in Florida and VanLife Video: YouTube Articles: Zillow: Our 2022 housing forecast is way off—home prices now set to spike 16% Florida Home to be Auctioned Off as an NFT 6315 11th Ave S, Gulfport, FL 33707 Why Mountain Towns Are Rethinking the Residency Status of Van-Lifers Connect with Shawn Battle http://ww...

In this episode, Shawn and Matt talk buyer's market, metaverse mortgages and equity-rich homeowners. Video: YouTube Articles: Tony Alexander says buyers will have the upper hand as the real estate market hits its busiest time of the year Metaverse mortgages are being issued to buy virtual land — and one of the first ever was just signed for a property in Decentraland Nearly half of financed U...

In 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 market https://www.cnbc.com/2022/01/27/rising-mortgage-rates-tight-supply-high-prices-frustrate-house-hunters.html Glenn Sanford on the 1 player tha...

In 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=FXI844W4Ogw Realogy calls on NAR to eliminate commission-sharing requirement https://www.inman.com/2022/01/06/realogy-calls-on-nar-to-eliminate-commission-sharing-requirement/ Connect with Shawn Battle http://www.thebattlegroup.c...

In 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=RZnAxJjjjmo Can 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—Sta...

In 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=Z9ifApYVtKQ The 10 hottest housing markets to watch in 2022 https://www.inman.com/2021/12/08/the-10-hottest-housing-markets-to-watch-in-2022/ 8 Surprising Features That Boost Your Home Value...

In 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 Battle http://www.thebattlegroup.com http://www.orangelinecondo.com/ https://www.instagram.com/theshawnbattle Business inqui...

In 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-NM Connect with Shawn Battle http://www.thebattlegroup.com http://www.orangelinecondo.com/ https://www.instagram.com/theshawnbattle Business inquiries: sh...

In 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=kw7QW1diUB0 Connect with Shawn Battle http://www.thebattlegroup.com http://www.orangelinecondo.com/ https://www.instagram.com/theshawnbattle Business inquiries: shawn@TheBattleGroup.com Connect with Matt Leighton http://www....

In 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-7pYZA Connect with Shawn Battle http://www.thebattlegroup.com http://www.orangelinecondo.com/ https://www.instagram.com/theshawnbattle Business inquiries: shawn@Th...

In 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_Ig Connect with Shawn Battle http://www.thebattlegroup.com http://www.orangelinecondo.com/ https://www.instagram.com/theshawnbattle Business inquiries: shawn@TheBattleGroup.com Connect with Matt Leighton http://www.thematt...

In this episode, Zillow is set to lose $550M and Shawn and Matt react to the news. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AxrMchKHFEE Connect with Shawn Battle http://www.thebattlegroup.com http://www.orangelinecondo.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 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=6xu1UvnSKbg Connect with Shawn Battle http://www.thebattlegroup.com http://www.orangelinecondo.com/ https://www.instagram.com/theshawnbattle Business inqu...

Zillow has stopped buying houses for the rest of 2021. What does it mean for a market crash and when will Zillow resume their iBuyer program? YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4msSvPON0so Connect with Shawn Battle http://www.thebattlegroup.com http://www.orangelinecondo.com/ https://www.instagram.com/theshawnbattle Business inquiries: shawn@TheBattleGroup.com Connect with Matt Leighton http...

Nile Lundgren of SERHANT joins the show to talk about the new brokerage, NYC real estate and his plans for global expansion. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DA8aqO1tOoc Connect with Shawn Battle http://www.thebattlegroup.com http://www.orangelinecondo.com/ https://www.instagram.com/theshawnbattle Business inquiries: shawn@TheBattleGroup.com Connect with Matt Leighton http://www.themattlei...

In 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=C5NNiWyACoo Connect with Shawn Battle http://www.thebattlegroup.com http://www.orangelinecondo.com/ https://www.instagram.com/theshawnbattle Business inquiries: shawn@TheBattleGroup.com Connect with Matt Leighton http://www....