The Shawn and Matt Show

Matt Leighton
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Real estate agents Shawn Battle and Matt Leighton talk all things Northern Virginia real estate, trends, and news in the real estate industry. 

  1. 5D AGO

    183. Google tests real estate listings in search results. Should Zillow be worried?

    In today's episode, Shawn and Matt discuss Google testing showing real estate listings in search results. Watch this week's episode on YouTube! Google Enters the Portal Wars Google Tests Offering Real Estate Listings In Search Results HouseCanary's Response 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 inquiries: matt@TheBattleGroup.com Shawn Battle Licensed in VA and D.C. Real Broker LLC 2300 Wilson Blvd Ste 700 Arlington, VA 22201

    24 min

  2. DEC 11

    182. 60 Showings. Zero Offers. One Huge Disclosure Mistake

    In today's episode, Shawn and Matt discuss when to disclose and other trending topics in the real estate industry. Watch this week's episode on YouTube! Sell for 70k loss or rent for 400 per month loss? 60 showings, 78 families on open house, 65k price reduction, 3 months zero offers. .. 26065 S Schoolhouse Rd, Manhattan, IL 60442 Sold for $930k in 2022, and $780k in 2025 2801 Langston Blvd #305, Arlington, VA 22201 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 inquiries: matt@TheBattleGroup.com Shawn Battle Licensed in VA and D.C. Real Broker LLC 2300 Wilson Blvd Ste 700 Arlington, VA 22201

    36 min

  3. DEC 4

    181. Zillow Removed Climate Data... Why Is It So Controversial?

    In today's episode, Shawn and Matt discuss Zillow removing climate data from their website. Watch this week's episode on YouTube! Zillow Removes Climate Risk Scores From Home Listings 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 inquiries: matt@TheBattleGroup.com Shawn Battle Licensed in VA and D.C. Real Broker LLC 2300 Wilson Blvd Ste 700 Arlington, VA 22201

    27 min

  4. NOV 20

    180. Northern Virginia’s Most Controversial Home Renovation

    In today's episode, Shawn and Matt discuss the most controversial home in renovation in Northern Virginia. Watch this week's episode on YouTube! Drone footage by @DronebyDro Massive home addition causes confusion in Fairfax County neighborhood Massive Multigenerational Home Addition Sparks Furious Debate in Virginia Community Holy building code violations, Batman (via Reddit) 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 inquiries: matt@TheBattleGroup.com Shawn Battle Licensed in VA and D.C. Real Broker LLC 2300 Wilson Blvd Ste 700 Arlington, VA 22201

    29 min

  5. NOV 13

    179. Northern Virginia October 2025 Market Update | Trump’s 50 Year Mortgage | When to Sell This Spring

    In today's episode, Shawn and Matt talk about the Northern Virginia October 2025 real estate market statistics, Trump's possible 50-year mortgage, and when the best time in the spring is to sell a house.  Watch this week's episode on YouTube! Trump Defends 50-Year Mortgage Plan as ‘Not a Big Deal’ After Furious Backlash From MAGA Base The Typical First-Time Homebuyer Is Now 40 Years Old, a Record High Washington, D.C. Metro October 2025 Housing Market Report 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 inquiries: matt@TheBattleGroup.com Shawn Battle Licensed in VA and D.C. Real Broker LLC 2300 Wilson Blvd Ste 700 Arlington, VA 22201

    38 min

  6. NOV 6

    178. Bidding Wars or Lowball Offers? Welcome to Northern VA Real Estate

    In today's episode, Shawn and Matt talk about the Northern Virginia real estate market and how some properties are getting multiple offers while others are getting lowball offers. Watch this week's episode on YouTube! How to Navigate DC’s Changing Real Estate Market Federal shutdown isn’t deterring home-buyers in Arlington, much of N. Va. 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 inquiries: matt@TheBattleGroup.com Shawn Battle Licensed in VA and D.C. Real Broker LLC 2300 Wilson Blvd Ste 700 Arlington, VA 22201

    26 min

  7. OCT 30

    177. AI is Changing Real Estate Marketing... But is it Going Too Far?

    In today's episode, Shawn and Matt talk about AI real estate marketing and whether or not agents are using it to deceive buyers and sellers. Watch this week's episode on YouTube! Real Estate Is Entering Its AI Slop Era AutoReel App - Create Stunning Property Videos Instantly with AI Real Estate Agents Are Using AI Images Instead of Actual Photos 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 inquiries: matt@TheBattleGroup.com Shawn Battle Licensed in VA and D.C. Real Broker LLC 2300 Wilson Blvd Ste 700 Arlington, VA 22201

    29 min

  8. OCT 23

    176. Alexandria Developer Bankrupt, Arlington Condo Conversion Cancelled, and TJ Oshie’s $9M McLean Sale

    In today's episode, Shawn and Matt talk about all things Northern Virginia real estate with stories like an Alexandria developer going bankrupt, a stalled Arlington condo conversion project, and former Washington Capitals star and Stanley Cup Champion TJ Oshie sold his $9M McLean mansion. Watch this week's episode on YouTube! Report: Alexandria real estate developer files bankruptcy, faces federal takeover of properties Developer Abandons Arlington Hotel Conversion Plan, Looks To Sell Velocis sells Rosslyn office tower for $28M, further reducing its D.C.-area holdings North Arlington home with paranormal reputation could become historic district PHOTOS: McLean home of former Capitals star TJ Oshie sells for $9.3M DC Houseboat for Sale 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 inquiries: matt@TheBattleGroup.com Shawn Battle Licensed in VA and D.C. Real Broker LLC 2300 Wilson Blvd Ste 700 Arlington, VA 22201

    36 min
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Real estate agents Shawn Battle and Matt Leighton talk all things Northern Virginia real estate, trends, and news in the real estate industry. 

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  • Creator
    Matt Leighton
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    183
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2025 The Shawn and Matt Show
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