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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. MAR 20

    191. Best Arlington VA Townhomes Ranked (Top 10 Communities)

    Looking for the best Arlington VA townhomes? In this episode, Shawn and Matt rank the top 10 townhouse communities in Arlington, Virginia based on location, price, and overall value. Watch this week's episode on YouTube! Shawn's List: 10. Ballston Oak 9. Glebe House Mews (Waverly Hills) 8. Bromptons of Rosslyn & Courthouse 7. Bromptons of Ballston 6. Rosslyn Key 5. Courthouse Hill 4. Palisades Park (North Highlands) 3. Clarendon Park 2. Highgate (Rosslyn) 1. Monument Place (Rosslyn) Matt's List: 10. Palisades Park & Hillcrest 9. Bromptons of Clarendon 8. Courthouse Hill 7. Bromptons of Rosslyn & Courthouse 6. Monument Place 5. Ballston Oak 4. Bromptons of Ballston 3. Rosslyn Key 2. Clarendon Park 1. Highgate 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 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. MAR 12

    190. Inside Arlington Real Estate: Clarendon Pricing, New Rosslyn Condos, & Historic Maywood

    In this episode, Shawn and Matt talk about the Arlington VA real estate market, pricing in Clarendon, new Rosslyn condos, and a historic Maywood listing. Watch this week's episode on YouTube! Under 350k in Arlington [Reddit] Plans For One Of Northern Virginia's Largest Condo Projects Move Forward [Urban Turf DC] 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

    35 min

  3. MAR 5

    189. Northern Virginia Spring Market Update 2026: 18 Offers & $150K Over Asking

    In this episode, Shawn and Matt talk about the start of the spring market in Northern Virginia, escalations, multiple offers, as-is clauses, and everything in between. Watch this week's episode on YouTube! Above Asking: A $150,000 Premium On The Hill Ask Eli: Arlington Tax Assessed Value 8% Lower Than Market Values 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

  4. FEB 26

    188. These Are Northern Virginia’s 20 Hottest ZIP Codes

    In today's episode, Shawn and Matt discuss Northern Virginia's hottest ZIP codes for the 2026 housing market. Watch this week's episode on YouTube! These Are Northern Virginia’s 20 Hottest Zip Codes CORRECTION: Matt mistakenly mixed up Del Ray and Arlandria. Arlandria came in 8th, while Del Ray came in 2nd. 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

    18 min

  5. FEB 5

    187. They’re Building More Apartments. So Why Aren’t Rents Falling?

    In today's episode, Shawn and Matt discuss new apartments in Arlington, VA and whether or not their unique strategy for leasing the building is a good thing or a bad thing for the community. Watch this week's episode on YouTube! Rosslyn apartment tower J Rivelle seeks temporary hotel conversion Top 5 Metros Where Home Prices Are Falling the Fastest 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

  6. JAN 22

    186. Is the Northern Virginia Spring Market Starting Early?

    In this episode, Shawn and Matt discuss the Northern Virginia and Arlington 2026 real estate markets.  Watch this week's episode on YouTube! Bright MLS Weekly Market Report Duplex destroyed in Bluemont house explosion gets rebuilt with new townhomes 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

    18 min

  7. JAN 15

    185. Polymarket Now Lets You Bet on the Housing Market

    In this episode, Shawn and Matt discuss Polymarket and the ability to bet on real estate and the US housing market. Watch this week's episode on YouTube! Prediction Marketplace Now Allows Users To Speculate on Future Home Values What will the median home value in the Austin, Texas Metro area be on February 1? Trader made over $1,000 by betting just $48 on the weather on Polymarket NEW IN: There's now an 89% chance the fed cuts (fed rate) interest rates to 3% or lower in 2026. 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

    25 min

  8. JAN 8

    184. Arlington Real Estate in 2026: What Buyers and Sellers Should Expect

    In today's episode, Shawn and Matt discuss the 2026 Arlington VA real estate market. Watch this week's episode on YouTube! 2026 Regional Housing Market Forecast Charted: The sharp decline in federal employment 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

    31 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 - 2026
  • Episodes
    191
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 The Shawn and Matt Show
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