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Elon Musk Sells All His Real Estate, Terrible Parental Advice and Cathy Wood Dumps Zillow Stock
In this episode, Shawn and Matt talk Elon Musk, bad parental advice and why Cathy Wood is selling almost all her Zillow (ZG) stock.
Time Stamps:
0:17 - Introduction
0:58 - Elon Musk sells Hillsborough mansion
5:57 - Bad parental real estate advice
13:01 - Cathy Wood sells almost all Zillow stock
14:57 - Confidence level in Zillow
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Shawn Battle
Licensed in VA, MD and D.C.
Century 21 Redwood Realty
1934 Wilson Blvd
Arlington, VA 22201
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71GLr-7pYZA -
International Travel Ban Lifted, DC Record Prices and Bezos' Bitcoin Real Estate App
In this episode, Shawn and Matt talk about the impact of the international travel ban being lifted, the record home prices for the DC area rea estate market and the real estate app (La Haus) that Jeff Bezos has invested in that lets you purchase real estate in other countries using Bitcoin.
Time Stamps:
0:17 - Introduction
1:34 - Travel ban lifted
3:06 - Shawn's thoughts on foreign buyers
8:42 - DC home prices hit record highs
17:45 - Bezos Bitcoin app
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Shawn Battle
Licensed in VA, MD and D.C.
Century 21 Redwood Realty
1934 Wilson Blvd
Arlington, VA 22201
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tl2FZ4QT_Ig -
Zillow Loses $550M and Cancels iBuyer Program
In this episode, Zillow is set to lose $550M and Shawn and Matt react to the news.
Zillow Seeks to Sell 7,000 Homes for $2.8 Billion After Flipping Halt
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-11-01/zillow-selling-7-000-homes-for-2-8-billion-after-flipping-halt
Time Stamps:
0:17 - Introduction
0:46 - Zillow stops iBuying
1:30 - Shawn's thoughts
3:17 - Zillow CEO speaks
4:05 - The future of iBuying
6:10 - Zillow iBuyer stats
9:20 - The emotions of selling
10:30 - Zillow stock
11:30 - Zillow longterm brand
14:20 - Market crash
16:30 - Zillow job loss
17:40 - Rental market
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Shawn Battle
Licensed in VA, MD and D.C.
Century 21 Redwood Realty
1934 Wilson Blvd
Arlington, VA 22201 -
Horrifying Design Trends, Rents are now Higher than 2020 and Redfin CEO Skeptical on iBuyers
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.
Shawn's 'Scream' parody
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-Az0xP-wkI
10 Horrifying Home Design Trends: 2021 Edition
https://www.nar.realtor/blogs/styled-staged-sold/10-horrifying-home-design-trends-2021-edition
How the Class A Apartment Market Has Recovered in the DC Region
https://dc.urbanturf.com/articles/blog/how-class-a-apartment-market-has-recovered-in-the-dc-area/18869
Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman 'skeptical' about iBuyer growth
https://www.inman.com/2021/10/27/redfin-ceo-glenn-kelman-skeptical-about-ibuyer-growth/
New Redfin tool allows shoppers to phone a friend with FaceTime
https://www.inman.com/2021/10/27/new-redfin-tool-allows-shoppers-to-phone-a-friend-with-facetime/
Time Stamps:
0:18 - Introduction
1:02 - 10 horrifying design trends
1:15 - Sliding barn doors
2:58 - Open kitchen shelving
3:30 - Nautical motifs
4:22 - All white interiors
5:11 - Oversized desks
6:12 - Painted arches
6:33 - Tuscan kitchen designs
7:20 - Minimalism
8:27 - Acrylic furniture
8:50 - Moss walls
9:40 - How Class A Apartments Have Recovered in the DC Area
13:56 - Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman is Skeptical about the iBuyer Market
Connect with Shawn Battle
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http://www.orangelinecondo.com/
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Shawn Battle
Licensed in VA, MD and D.C.
Century 21 Redwood Realty
1934 Wilson Blvd
Arlington, VA 22201
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xu1UvnSKbg -
Zillow has stopped buying houses. What it means for a market crash and why it's important...
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?
Zillow slams the brakes on home buying as it struggles to manage its backlog of inventory
https://www.cnn.com/2021/10/18/homes/zillow-halting-home-buying/index.html
Time Stamps:
1:08 - Introduction
2:04 - Shawn's initial reaction on the Zillow iBuyer news
2:55 - The reason Zillow stopped buying houses
3:27 - Is Shawn buying Zillow's excuse?
4:30 - Zillow scaling their iBuyer business
6:28 - Opportunity for home owners
9:55 - Zillow algorithm
11:30 - Sign of a market downturn?
13:01 - The reason Zillow stopped buying
14:35 - Can iBuyer programs work in a falling market?
18:07 - Prepping the home for sale
19:15 - Explore the iBuyer price
20:50 - Zillow stock
Connect with Shawn Battle
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Business inquiries: Shawn@TheBattleGroup.com
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Shawn Battle
Licensed in VA, MD and D.C.
Century 21 Redwood Realty
1934 Wilson Blvd
Arlington, VA 22201
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4msSvPON0so -
Nile Lundgren on SERHANT, NYC Real Estate and Global Expansion
Nile Lundgren talks Serhant, New York City real estate and how he plans on expanding his business.
Connect with Nile Lundgren:
https://www.nilelundgren.com/
https://www.instagram.com/nilelundgren/
https://www.youtube.com/c/NileLundgren
https://www.tiktok.com/@nilelundgren
heli
https://heli.life/
The GaryVee Content Model
https://www.garyvaynerchuk.com/the-garyvee-content-strategy-how-to-grow-and-distribute-your-brands-social-media-content/
https://www.slideshare.net/vaynerchuk/the-garyvee-content-model-107343659
Timestamps:
0:40 - Introduction
2:10 - Nile in Egypt
4:35 - heli adventure travel
8:27 - Nile's start in real estate
12:45 - NYC real estate in March 2020
18:25 - Working hard & smart
20:12 - Compass & SERHANT
25:05 - Nile betting on himself
26:57 - Nile on personal branding
33:35 - Nile on BravoTV
37:22 - On-camera presence
42:12 - Nile's future
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Shawn Battle
Licensed in VA, MD and D.C.
Century 21 Redwood Realty
1934 Wilson Blvd
Arlington, VA 22201 -
Cities 'Pedestrianizing' Streets, Buyer Unknowingly Buys Exorcism House & Real Estate in 5 Years
In this episode, Shawn and Matt talk cities pedestrianizing streets, the 'exorcism' house and how the real estate process will change in the next five years.
City looks to permanently ‘pedestrianize’ a block of King Street
https://www.alxnow.com/2021/09/28/city-looks-to-permanently-pedestrianize-a-block-of-king-street/
Honey, We Bought the Exorcist House!
https://www.washingtonian.com/2021/09/27/honey-we-bought-the-exorcist-house/
How Entrepreneurs Can Capitalize on the Shifts Coming to the Real Estate Industry
https://www.inc.com/magazine/202110/tim-crino/zillow-rich-barton-real-estate-future-market-startup-opportunities.html
Time Stamps:
0:30 - Introduction
1:20 - Old Town Looks to Permanently 'Pedestrianize' a block of King Street
2:29 - Shawn's thoughts on 'pedestrianizing' city streets
4:10 - Restaurants on narrow sidewalks
5:00 - Georgetown sidewalks
6:27 - Possible Arlington streets to pedestrianize
8:11 - Buyer unknowingly buys Exorcism house
9:30 - How would Shawn feel if he bought the house without knowing?
11:20 - Does this hurt the property's value?
12:20 - The history of the house
13:30 - Shawn crab walking
14:15 - The shifts in the real estate industry
16:00 - Digital closings
18:45 - Appraisal process
21:20 - Why is there an appraisal?
22:30 - The future of the real estate agent
Connect with Shawn Battle
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http://www.orangelinecondo.com/
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Business inquiries: Shawn@TheBattleGroup.com
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http://www.themattleighton.com
https://www.youtube.com/themattleighton
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Business inquires: matt@TheBattleGroup.com
Shawn Battle
Licensed in VA, MD and D.C.
Century 21 Redwood Realty
1934 Wilson Blvd
Arlington, VA 22201 -
Bad Real Estate Advice on the Internet, Tik Tok Conspiracy Theory and Kanye West's Malibu House
In this episode, Shawn and Matt talk bad advice Tik Tok real estate conspiracy theory and Kanye West.
3 Bidding War Strategies to Use in Today's Housing Market
https://www.fool.com/the-ascent/mortgages/articles/3-bidding-war-strategies-to-use-in-todays-housing-market/
Redfin CEO, Zillow pour cold water on TikToker's iBuyer theory
https://www.inman.com/2021/09/23/redfin-ceo-zillow-pour-cold-water-on-tiktokers-ibuyer-theory/
Kanye West Pays $57.3 Million for Tadao Ando-Designed Malibu House
https://www.dirt.com/gallery/entertainers/musicians/kanye-west-house-malibu-1203425371/screen-shot-2021-09-21-at-9-59-07-am/
Zillow Gone Wild
https://www.instagram.com/p/CUDKRKjJgh0/
Time Stamps:
0:17 - Introduction
0:57 - Terrible real estate advice on the internet
2:00 - Getting pre-approved
3:43 - Flexible closing date
6:32 - Write a personal letter
7:40 - Tik Tok real estate conspiracy with iBuyers, Redfin and Zillow
9:50 - Is it possible for iBuyers to price fix?
11:45 - Why did the Redfin CEO respond to a Tik Tok video?
14:00 - Zillow-owned homes are dropping their prices
15:25 - What if iBuyers hold on to the properties and rent them out?
16:25 - Kanye West's new Malibu house
17:30 - Shawn's thoughts on Kanye's new home
19:50 - The architect - Tadao Ando
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Business inquiries: Shawn@TheBattleGroup.com
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Shawn Battle
Licensed in VA, MD and D.C.
Century 21 Redwood Realty
1934 Wilson Blvd
Arlington, VA 22201 -
Dual Agency Gone Wrong, Foreclosures Coming in October and 7 Ridiculous Requests Realtors Received
In this episode, Shawn and Matt talk dual agency, upcoming foreclosures and 7 ridiculous requests Realtors have received.
‘Double-end’ real estate sale in Sarasota nets big commission but provokes lawsuit, questions
https://www.wfla.com/8-on-your-side/double-end-real-estate-sale-in-sarasota-nets-big-commission-but-provokes-lawsuit-questions/
This chart shows why the housing market may see an end-of-September shock
https://www.yahoo.com/now/chart-shows-why-housing-market-150000697.html
7 of the most ridiculous requests agents have received from clients
https://www.inman.com/2021/09/15/7-of-the-most-ridiculous-requests-agents-have-received-from-clients/
Time Stamps:
0:59 - Introduction
1:25 - Double-End Real Estate Sale Gone Wrong
3:25 - Shawn's thoughts on dual agency
6:40 - The buyer ended up purchasing from the same listing agent
8:23 - A clean offer vs an offer $500k higher
8:45 - How can we confirm your offer was received?
11:07 - Upcoming September Foreclosures
12:15 - Shawn's thoughts on the upcoming foreclosures
14:30 - 200,000 homes to come on the market
16:01 - How are you describing the fall 2021 real estate market?
17:39 - Does anyone do broker's open anymore?
20:07 - 7 ridiculous requests agents have gotten from clients
Connect with Shawn Battle
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http://www.orangelinecondo.com/
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Business inquiries: Shawn@TheBattleGroup.com
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https://www.youtube.com/themattleighton
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Business inquires: matt@TheBattleGroup.com
Shawn Battle
Licensed in VA, MD and D.C.
Century 21 Redwood Realty
1934 Wilson Blvd
Arlington, VA 22201
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYWpMHtcZlg -
Most Expensive House Defaults on Loan, 6 Luxury Amenities for Buyers & Hurricanes and Real Estate
In this episode, Shawn and Matt talk about 'The One' defaulting on its loan, 6 amenities that luxury buyers crave and how hurricanes are affecting real estate now and in the future.
Most expensive home in America defaults on $165 million in debt, heads for sale
https://www.cnbc.com/2021/09/08/most-expensive-home-in-america-defaults-and-heads-for-sale.html
Bowling alleys? Glam rooms? 6 luxury amenities buyers want now
https://www.inman.com/2021/09/09/bowling-alleys-glam-rooms-6-luxury-amenities-buyers-want-now/
More Storms Like Ida Will Probably Come, Upending Real Estate Markets
https://www.realtor.com/news/trends/hurricane-ida-future-housing/
Time Stamps:
0:17 - Introduction
1:18 - The Most Expensive Home in the US Defaults on Loan
2:17 - Shawn's thoughts on The One mansion
3:48 - Amenities in The One by Nile Niami
5:12 - The highest sale in the area was $165M
6:01 - Shawn's experience flipping properties
7:04 - 2014 is when the arms race began for uber luxury mansions
8:01 - The receivership process
9:38 - 6 Luxury Amenities Buyers Want
9:49 - Health and Wellness
11:45 - Luxury Lifestyle Connoisseurs
12:35 - Glitz and Glam
13:46 - Game time
16:21 - Room to Roam
16:31 - Life in the Luxe Lane
18:40 - Hurricanes and Upending the Real Estate Market
20:40 - Shawn's thoughts on the increased amount of storms
24:00 - What happened after Hurricane Katrina
26:20 - Something that doesn't concern you now, may concern you in the future
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Shawn Battle
Licensed in VA, MD and D.C.
Century 21 Redwood Realty
1934 Wilson Blvd
Arlington, VA 22201
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqPbbzdXLBI -
Listing Feedback Doesn't Matter, Buyer Love Letters Banned and Michigan Boat-Inspired House
In this episode, Shawn and Matt talk listing feedback, buyer love letters and a boat-shaped house in Michigan.
Listing feedback doesn't matter. Stop worrying about it
https://www.inman.com/2021/08/30/listing-feedback-doesnt-matter-stop-worrying-about-it/
Oregon Bans Buyer Love Letters
https://magazine.realtor/daily-news/2021/07/09/oregon-bans-buyer-love-letters
Michigan’s SS Huronia Is a Boat House That Isn’t Really a Boat
https://www.realtor.com/news/unique-homes/ss-huronia-boat-house-not-a-boat/amp/
5629 E Augres Ave, Au Gres, MI 48703
https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/5629-E-Augres-Ave-Au-Gres-MI-48703/120533464_zpid/
Rally coming on Lake Ontario water levels
https://www.quintenews.com/2019/11/15/rally-coming-on-lake-ontario-water-levels/
Time Stamps:
0:39 - Introduction
1:07 - Listing Feedback Doesn't Matter
1:25 - Shawn's thoughts on listing feedback
3:07 - Listing feedback isn't relevant
4:30 - Leaving feedback on price
6:15 - Getting opinions from random real estate agents
7:45 - Sellers take feedback personally
9:22 - Matt's thoughts on giving feedback
10:40 - Oregon bans love letters
11:53 - Shawn's thoughts on the love letter ban
13:08 - No specific instances of discriminations because of love letters
16:13 - Matt's thoughts on buyer love letters
18:40 - Michigan's SS Huronia
19:58 - Shawn's thoughts on the boathouse
Connect with Shawn Battle
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http://www.orangelinecondo.com/
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Business inquiries: Shawn@TheBattleGroup.com
Connect with Matt Leighton
http://www.themattleighton.com
https://www.youtube.com/themattleighton
https://www.instagram.com/themattleighton
Business inquires: matt@TheBattleGroup.com
Shawn Battle
Licensed in VA, MD and D.C.
Century 21 Redwood Realty
1934 Wilson Blvd
Arlington, VA 22201
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKJ2R23XXqo -
4 False Statements People Say About Selling, Car Condos on the Rise and Best Landlord Ever?
In this episode, Shawn and Matt talk about four things people say about selling real estate that just aren't true, condos for your car and a feel good story about a landlord.
4 Things People Say About Selling a Home Today That Just Aren’t True
https://www.realtor.com/advice/sell/things-people-say-about-home-selling-today-that-just-arent-true/
Pricey ‘car condos’ are latest real estate rage
https://www.miamiherald.com/news/business/article253440089.html
Massachusetts landlord gives rental tenant $3400 from house sale
https://www.news.com.au/finance/real-estate/renting/massachusetts-landlord-gives-rental-tenant-3400-from-house-sale/news-story/8e862c49c715091400ace7949e1cbab1
Time Stamps:
0:17 - Introduction
0:50 - National Pink Tie Day
1:30 - 4 Things People Say About Selling That Just Aren't True
1:40 - You don't need to renovate, buyers will take anything
5:58 - You can price your house sky high and get that amount
8:13 - Sellers don't need to market their listing much, it will sell
9:44 - In a bidding war, it is a no-brainer to pick the highest priced offer
10:50 - Pricey Car Condos Are the Latest Real Estate Range
12:00 - Parking spots in Rosslyn sell for $50k
12:45 - Pandemic-inspired surge
13:50 - Subway in NYC
14:00 - What is the best subway system in the world?
15:45 - Parking spots per unit in new developments
17:25 - Massachusetts Landlord Gives Rental Tenant $2,500 from House Sale
18:30 - Shawn's thoughts
19:21 - Is this letter fake? Is it a viral stunt?
20:35 - Eviction Moratorium - What about the landlords?
20:30 - Landlords are just normal people
23:29 - Matt's thoughts on renting versus buying
25:05 - Imagine getting a check in the mail for $2,500
Connect with Shawn Battle
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http://www.orangelinecondo.com/
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Business inquiries: Shawn@TheBattleGroup.com
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http://www.themattleighton.com
https://www.youtube.com/themattleighton
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Business inquires: matt@TheBattleGroup.com
Shawn Battle
Licensed in VA, MD and D.C.
Century 21 Redwood Realty
1934 Wilson Blvd
Arlington, VA 22201
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