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Zillow vs Nestfully | One-Day Mortgage | Rust Mansion for $4.8M
In this episode, Shawn and Matt talk Nestfully vs Zillow, Better's One-Day Mortgage, and a historic mansion for $4.8M.
Articles:
Leading MLSs come together to launch consumer home search portal
https://www.realestatenews.com/2023/01/24/leading-mlss-come-together-to-launch-consumer-home-search-portal
Vishal Garg is back, with plan to save Better: The 'One Day Mortgage'
https://www.inman.com/2023/01/25/vishal-garg-is-back-with-plan-to-save-better-the-one-day-mortgage/
Tacoma's historic Rust Mansion will be sold in an online auction on Valentine's Day
https://www.king5.com/article/entertainment/television/programs/evening/tacoma-historic-rust-mansion-online-auction-valentines-day/281-f77e15e4-c8d4-4af0-93ae-0f435dce7f97
Rust Mansion
https://rustmansion.com/
1001 N. I St. Takoma, WA
https://www.casothebys.com/auctions/rust-mansion-1001-north-i-street-tacoma-washington
Three’s Company: Trio of Oceanfront Houses Remodeled on ‘Battle on the Beach’ Offered for $2.9M
https://www.realtor.com/news/unique-homes/oceanfront-houses-remodeled-on-battle-on-the-beach-make-waves-on-the-market/
702 710 Blue Water Hwy, Surfside Beach, TX 77541
https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/710-Blue-Water-Hwy_Freeport_TX_77541_M86227-85854
Through the ‘Looking Glass’: This Sleek Vermont Loft Is a $689K Dream
https://www.realtor.com/news/unique-homes/looking-good-peek-inside-vermonts-modern-looking-glass-loft/
578 E Barnard Rd, Barnard, VT 05068
https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/578-E-Barnard-Rd_South-Royalton_VT_05068_M30233-28240
Airbnb - The Looking Glass, a modernistic escape
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/721560833089315006
Time Stamps
00:00 - Introduction
1:27 - Nestfully - new real estate website
3:27 - Shawn's thoughts on Nestfully
5:45 - How Zillow works
6:55 - Will this promote buyers going directly to listing agents?
8:30 - Why use Nestfully instead of Zillow?
12:30 - Instantaneous information
14:44 - Better Mortgage's 'One-Day Mortgage'
17:33 - Shawn's thoughts on the 'One-Day Mortgage'
21:40 - Who needs to close a mortgage in 3 days?
26:50 - Putting pressure on other lenders
30:15 - Rust Mansion up for auction for $4.8M
35:55 - Trio of ocean-front houses for $2.8M
41:28 - Vermont industrial loft for $689k
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
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Business inquiries: matt@TheBattleGroup.com
Shawn Battle
Licensed in VA and D.C.
Real Broker LLC
1765 Greensboro Station Place Suite 900
McLean, VA 22102 -
HGTV Tips for 2023, Shocking New Condo Law, and Invisible Houses for Sale
In this episode, Shawn and Matt talk HGTV tips, a shocking new condo law, and invisible houses for sale.
Articles
HGTV's Biggest Stars Reveal Their Top Tips for 2023
https://www.realtor.com/videos/hgtv-s-biggest-stars-share-their-top-tips-for-2023/9856b88f-8ce8-4b8e-9b6a-10f9b77e0f76/
Florida real estate bombshell could destroy a lot of wallets
https://www.foxbusiness.com/real-estate/florida-real-estate-bombshell-could-destroy-wallet
Florida SB 4-D Building Safety Law
https://www.thorntontomasetti.com/florida-sb4d-building-safety-law
Invisible House Joshua Tree
https://www.foxden.com/invisible-house
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/theinvisiblehouse/
Invisible House Joshua Tree | Modern Masterpiece
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/755137040389728919
This tiny glass house in Vermont is among Airbnb’s most wishlisted homes right now
https://www.boston.com/travel/new-england-travel/2023/01/18/tiny-luxury-glass-house-vermont-most-wishlisted-homes-airbnb/
Luxury Glass Tiny House - Mountain View + Hot Tub
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/708067475095659552
Mirrored Treehouse With ‘Invisibility Cloak’ Set To Take Root in Tennessee Mountains
https://www.realtor.com/news/unique-homes/mirrored-treehouse-with-invisibility-cloak-going-up-in-tennessee-mountains/
Ridgefield Dr Lot 976, Sevierville, TN 37876
https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/Ridgefield-Dr-Lot-976_Sevierville_TN_37876_M98912-01636
Time Stamps
00:00 - Introduction
1:30 - HGTV top tips
4:10 - Doing the work yourself vs hiring a contractor
7:45 - Paint can transform your home
16:17 - New Florida condo law
19:10 - Condo fees are increasing
22:40 - A new limit is required for reserve funds
26:20 - The Invisible House in Joshua Tree
29:40 - Tennessee glass tree house for $635k
32:45 - Vermont tiny glass house
Connect with Shawn Battle
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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 inquiries: matt@TheBattleGroup.com
Shawn Battle
Licensed in VA and D.C.
Real Broker LLC
1765 Greensboro Station Place Suite 900
McLean, VA 22102 -
The Truth About Why We Joined Real Brokerage
In this episode, Shawn and Matt talk about why they joined Real Broker LLC.
Time Stamps
00:00 - Introduction
1:48 - Why did Shawn leave Century 21?
3:13 - What did you like and didn't like about Century 21?
4:35 - What brokerages did you consider joining?
6:05 - Lateral moves versus luxury brokerages
7:13 - Are sellers choosing their agent because of the brokerage or the agent?
9:20 - Agent attraction benefits at Real Brokerage
11:53 - Keller Williams profit share
13:20 - How is Real different than eXp?
15:40 - What concerns do you have about Real?
17:35 - Matt's concerns with Real's financials
18:25 - Shawn's first impressions with Real
20:36 - What types of agents will succeed with Real?
25:00 - How often are you checking the yard sign before writing an offer?
29:39 - Where do you see Real in the future?
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
1765 Greensboro Station Place Suite 900
McLean, VA 22102 -
Increase in Real Estate Agents Sued by Clients | Bad Listing Pricing Mistakes | Earthship for $1.5M
In this episode, Shawn and Matt talk about the increase in lawsuits by clients against their real estate agent and broker, fatal listing pricing mistakes that sellers are making, and an Earthship in California for $1.5M.
Articles
More homebuyers and sellers are suing real-estate agents, claiming they were misled about the value of their homes
https://www.businessinsider.com/homeowners-sue-real-estate-brokers-hoping-to-recoup-lost-home-value-2023-1
The Massive Pricing Mistake Home Sellers Are Making Right Now: Is This You?
https://www.realtor.com/advice/sell/why-home-sellers-are-still-pricing-their-homes-too-high/
Rare Earthship Home Lands on the Market for $1.5M in the SoCal Hills
https://www.realtor.com/news/unique-homes/earthship-home-in-hills-of-southern-california/
7401 Studio Rd, West Hills, CA 91304
https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/7401-Studio-Rd_West-Hills_CA_91304_M25559-13574
617 Center Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15215
https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/617-Center-Ave-Pittsburgh-PA-15215/11368756_zpid/?
A rat inhabited one bedroom New York City apartment for sale in The Metaverse
https://localtoday.news/ny/a-rat-inhabited-one-bedroom-new-york-city-apartment-for-sale-in-the-metaverse-82391.html
Farkakte Apartments
https://www.tiktok.com/@farkakteapartments/video/7171220159733026090?is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1&lang=en
Time Stamps
00:00 - Introduction
2:01 - More clients are suing their agent
3:17 - Shawn's thoughts on clients suing agents
5:26 - The line between disclosure and hiding information
7:55 - More lawsuits as values go down
10:40 - Fatal pricing mistakes sellers are making
11:52 - At what point do you drop the price?
13:52 - How do you comp out homes in 2023?
15:50 - Consider plan B before plan A
17:12 - Do you include price drops in the listing agreement?
20:52 - Rare Earthship home for $1.5M
23:11 - Are you concerned about power grid attacks?
26:23 - The Heidelberg stone apartment building for $385k
29:58 - Rat-inhabited Metaverse apartment for $584k
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
1765 Greensboro Station Place Suite 900
McLean, VA 22102 -
2023 Real Estate Predictions | Foreclosures & Security Clearances | $370/mo to Live in a Plane
In this episode, Shawn and Matt talk 10 real estate predictions for 2023, foreclosures & security clearances and a man spends $370/month to live on a decommissioned airplane.
Articles
'No housing bubble': An economist's top 10 predictions for 2023
https://www.inman.com/2022/11/28/no-housing-bubble-an-economists-top-10-predictions-for-2023/
We’re in the second biggest home price correction of the post-WWII era—here’s the latest data
https://www.yahoo.com/now/second-biggest-home-price-correction-181833868.html
Legal Insider: How the housing market can impact your security clearance
https://www.arlnow.com/2022/12/29/legal-insider-how-the-housing-market-can-impact-your-security-clearance-ber1/
73-year-old pays $370/month to live in a plane he bought for $100,000 from a salvage yard: 'I have no regrets'
https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2022/12/26/73-year-old-pays-370-bucks-a-month-to-live-in-a-1066-square-foot-plane.html
Living In An Airplane In The Woods For $370 A Month | Unlocked
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eLo7GwiGdWE
My NYC Apartment Is The Size Of A Parking Spot | Unlocked
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjEQE_hTOUU
Millennials Bought an Abandoned High School for $100,000 and Turned It Into a 31-Unit Apartment Building — Take a Look Inside
https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/business/money-report/it-was-an-abandoned-high-school-they-bought-it-for-100000-and-turned-it-into-a-31-unit-apartment-building-take-a-look-inside/3235216/
Time Stamps
00:00 - Introduction
1:40 - 10 predictions for 2023
2:14 - No housing bubble
9:38 - Mortgage rates will drop
11:06 - Don't expect inventory to grow significantly
12:56 - No buyer's market but a more balanced one
14:28 - Sellers will have to become more realistic
15:22 - Workers return to work (sort of)
15:54 - New construction activity unlikely to increase
16:47 - Not all markets are created equal
18:00 - Affordability will continue to be a major issue
19:28 - Government will start to take housing more seriously
22:08 - How the housing market can impact your security clearance
23:00 - Short sale versus foreclosure
27:40 - $370/month to live in a plane
31:30 - $1,100/month for a 95-square foot NYC apartment
34:38 - Abandoned school-to-apartment conversion
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 inquires: matt@TheBattleGroup.com
Shawn Battle
Licensed in VA and D.C.
Real Broker LLC
1765 Greensboro Station Place Suite 900
McLean, VA 22102 -
US vs UK Real Estate Agents | Top Vacation Rental Markets | $300k Condo on Cruise Ship
In this episode, Shawn and Matt talk US vs UK real estate agents, top vacation markets in the US and a $300k condo on a cruise ship.
Articles
Six things buyers should never do when dealing with an estate agent
https://uk.news.yahoo.com/six-things-buyers-never-dealing-134030795.html
25 best places for a second home in 2023
https://www.pacaso.com/blog/best-places-for-a-second-home
Second home ownership for â…› the cost
https://www.pacaso.com/
‘Cinderella castle’ for sale has a prestigious backstory — and is stunning. Take a look Read more at: https://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/national/article270285077.html#storylink=cpy
https://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/national/article270285077.html
16 Lewis Rd, Irvington, NY 10533
https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/16-Lewis-Rd_Irvington_NY_10533_M38781-57114
28-year-old buys cruise ship apartment because it's less than renting and he can see the world
https://www.upworthy.com/amp/life-on-a-cruise-ship-2658985941
All Aboard: Reimagined Railroad Building Chugs Onto the Market in Omaha for $825K
https://www.realtor.com/news/unique-homes/all-aboard-reimagined-railroad-building-now-for-sale-in-omaha-for-825k/
Time Stamps
00:00 - Introduction
1:35 - US vs UK real estate agents
2:19 - 6 things you should never do when dealing with an agent
4:10 - Kickbacks are illegal
4:42 - Does the seller really have a second offer?
8:05 - At what point do you call the listing agent's bluff?
10:40 - Having your guard up speaking with an agent
12:30 - Get the agent on your team
17:15 - 25 best places for a second home
19:15 - What is Pacaso?
24:45 - Airbnb vs Pacaso
24:55 - Fractional ownership - the buzzword of 2022
26:00 - Institutional investors vs luxury markets
29:00 - Short term rental restrictions
30:50 - Cinderella castle for $1.649M in NY
34:16 - $300k apartment on cruise ship
41:42 - Railroad building loft for $825k in NE
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 inquires: matt@TheBattleGroup.com
Shawn Battle
Licensed in VA and D.C.
Real Broker LLC
1765 Greensboro Station Place Suite 900
McLean, VA 22102 -
Buyers Backing Out | Top 10 Affordable US Cities | $218M Tarpon Island
In this episode, Shawn and Matt talk about new construction buyers backing out, top 10 affordable cities, and a $200M island for sale in Florida.
Articles:
Nearly half of new-home buyers in the Southwest are backing out
https://www.inman.com/2022/12/14/nearly-half-of-new-home-buyers-in-the-southwest-are-backing-out/
Massive Cancellations Make Mess of Already Low New-House Sales. Inventory Glut at Deep Housing Bust 1 Level. Buyer Traffic Plunges
https://wolfstreet.com/2022/11/23/massive-cancellations-make-mess-of-already-low-new-house-sales-inventory-glut-at-deep-housing-bust-1-level-buyer-traffic-plunges/#:~:text=According%20to%20the%20homebuilder%20survey,the%20signed%20contracts%20are%20cancelled!
Where Are the Most and Least Affordable Homes?
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/15/realestate/where-are-the-most-and-least-affordable-homes.html
Tarpon Island - Palm Beach
https://uncrate.com/tarpon-island/
10 Tarpon Isle, Palm Beach, Florida 33480
https://mls.anglerealestate.com/idx/details/homes/a294/22-1640/10-Tarpon-Isle
Shiplike Midcentury Modern Charmer in Wisconsin Sails Onto the Market for $365K
https://www.realtor.com/news/unique-homes/shiplike-midcentury-modern-home-sets-sail-on-the-market-for-365k/
Bombshell Listing: Former Missile Silo in Nebraska Is a Must-See
https://www.realtor.com/videos/bombshell-listing-former-missile-silo-in-nebraska-is-a-must-see/0ae9e69a-cb79-4ce6-8821-00ae8989aae3/
Bombshell Listing: Former Missile Silo Quickly Enlists a Buyer in Nebraska
https://www.sfgate.com/realestate/article/Bombshell-Listing-Former-Missile-Silo-Quickly-17635883.php
Time Stamps
00:00 - Introduction
1:35 - Nearly half new home buyers in the Southwest are backing out
3:51 - Time elapsed since putting down a contract
7:20 - Construction delays
10:50 - Are these houses selling once buyers back out?
11:55 - The least affordable cities in the US
15:55 - The most affordable cities in the US
19:20 - 10 Tarpon Island for $218M
21:38 - Decommissioned missile silo for sale for $250k
25:05 - Ship-like midcentury modern for $365k
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 inquires: matt@TheBattleGroup.com
Shawn Battle
Licensed in VA and D.C.
Real Broker LLC
1765 Greensboro Station Place Suite 900
McLean, VA 22102 -
270,000 Homeowners Underwater | Top 10 cities for 2023 Real Estate Market | Jurassic Park Home
In this episode, Shawn and Matt talk underwater homeowners, the top 10 cities for real estate in 2023 and a Jurassic Park-inspired home.
Articles
270,000 homebuyers who bought in 2022 are underwater on their mortgage
https://news.yahoo.com/homebuyers-underwater-mortgage-203707947.html
The Top Real Estate Markets of 2023, Revealed
https://www.realtor.com/videos/these-will-be-the-top-real-estate-markets-in-2023/cf2d68d7-c54f-481f-adb5-1099540b1a8a/
House of Steel: Rare Lustron Home in Ohio Is Listed for $219K
https://www.realtor.com/news/unique-homes/rare-lustron-home-steel-ohio/
Time Travel Back to the Wild West With This Old Town Square in Colorado
https://www.realtor.com/videos/wild-west-town-square/10bd28bf-04a1-43b7-bd09-75beacd8b7ec/
1135 Blair St, Silverton, CO 81433
https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/1135-Blair-St-Silverton-CO-81433/194383487_zpid/
Clever Girl! $1.3M Jurassic Retreat Is a Roaring Opportunity for Dinosaur Obsessives
https://www.realtor.com/videos/clever-girl-1-3m-jurassic-retreat-is-a-roaring-investment-opportunity-for-dinosaur-obsessives/37d58f01-6d6d-41cf-be54-c5f1a372043f/
Jurassic Retreat - 61 Joy Rd, Washougal, WA 98671
https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/61-Joy-Rd-Washougal-WA-98671/2090674763_zpid/?
NEW! Jurassic Retreat: Dino-Themed Home w/ Hot Tub
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/53493532?adults=2&children=0&infants=0&pets=0&check_in=2023-01-01&check_out=2023-01-06&source_impression_id=p3_1670516371_B6Br%2FORqx4x1%2B%2BOv
Time Stamps
00:00 - Introduction
1:47 - 270,000 homeowners are underwater on their mortgage
5:15 - What will millennials do?
8:30 - Who cares if you're underwater if you're not selling?
10:45 - HELOC
14:20 - STRs were the investment of 2021
18:00 - Top real estate markets in 2023
20:23 - Shawn's thoughts on the top 10 markets
24:33 - Jurassic Retreat for $1.3M
27:49 - Lustron home for $217k
32:14 - Silverton Old Town Square for $1.6M
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 inquires: matt@TheBattleGroup.com
Shawn Battle
Licensed in VA and D.C.
Real Broker LLC
1765 Greensboro Station Place Suite 900
McLean, VA 22102 -
Airbnb Friendly Apartments | Insulting Renters on Instagram | Taylor Swift's Cornelia Street Rental
In this episode of The Shawn and Matt Show, Shawn and Matt talk Airbnb friendly apartments, rent vs own videos on Instagram and Taylor Swift's rental on Cornelia Street.
Articles
Introducing Airbnb‑friendly apartments
https://www.airbnb.com/airbnb-friendly
90 Day Fiancé: Why Kara's Real Estate Advice Really Riled Up Fans
https://screenrant.com/90-day-fiance-kara-real-estate-advice-reaction/
Kara Rojer's Instagram video:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CkyAaNyuDKS/
Taylor Swift's iconic Cornelia Street apartment is on the market for $45,000 a month. Here's a look inside.
https://news.yahoo.com/taylor-swifts-iconic-cornelia-street-174614654.html
Inside the 290-Square-Foot London Cottage That’s Asking $1.4 Million
https://www.wsj.com/articles/inside-the-290-square-foot-london-cottage-thats-asking-1-4-million-11669055424?st=z63pnijt5i1ajdi&mod=e2twrlst
Amen for Affordability! A Former New York Church Is Available for $359K
https://www.realtor.com/news/unique-homes/former-church-now-a-heavenly-home-new-york/
1242 County Road 35, Guilford, NY 13780
https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/1242-County-Road-35_Guilford_NY_13780_M92331-86357
Time Stamps
00:00 -- Introduction
1:27 -- Airbnb-friendly apartments
3:55 -- Guidelines for the Airbnb apartments
4:40 - Shawn's experience in a short-term rental apartment
8:16 - Difficult to deliver a 5-star experience
9:47 - Airbnb is not "passive" income
10:36 - The apartment building gets a cut
12:00 - Will condos want Airbnbs?
14:55 - 90 Day Fiance's real estate advice
16:09 - Insulting renters on social media
18:20 - Matt's haters on renting vs buying
22:40 - Taylor Swift's Cornelia Street rental
27:18 - London $1.4M 290 square foot cottage
30:50 - Converted church for $359k
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 inquires: matt@TheBattleGroup.com
Shawn Battle
Licensed in VA and D.C.
Real Broker LLC
1765 Greensboro Station Place Suite 900
McLean, VA 22102 -
3D Printed Neighborhood | $300k Backyard Houses | $2M for 360 Sq Ft Nantucket House
In this episode, Shawn and Matt talk 3D printed neighborhoods, $300k backyard houses, and a Nantucket house for $2M that's 360 square feet.
Articles
Take a look inside the only large-scale 3D printed housing development in the U.S.
https://www.cnbc.com/2022/11/10/look-inside-only-large-scale-3d-printed-housing-development-in-us.html
An Airbnb cofounder's new startup is building $289,000 prefab tiny homes that can be set up in a few hours — see inside the units
https://www.businessinsider.com/samara-tiny-homes-see-inside-2022-11?amp
2 Cabot Ln #A, Nantucket, MA 02554
https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/2-Cabot-Ln-A-Nantucket-MA-02554/2060955303_zpid/
1691 S Dead Horse Mountain Rd, Fayetteville, AR 72701
https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/1691-S-Dead-Horse-Mountain-Rd-Fayetteville-AR-72701/243545642_zpid/
Snag a Charming High-Rise in Downtown St. Louis for Just $1.4M
https://www.realtor.com/news/unique-homes/st-louis-high-rise-cosmopolitan-for-sale/
1112 Olive St, Saint Louis, MO 63101
https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/1112-Olive-St_Saint-Louis_MO_63101_M73196-45553
Time Stamps
00:00 - Introduction
1:25 - 3D printed housing development
5:25 - Only 3 employees are needed
6:35 - Is this amazing or terrible?
9:26 - Why aren't all homes built this way?
11:01 - $300k backyard tiny homes
14:05 - Arlington Missing Middle
15:05 - What markets will this work in?
20:55 - $2M for 360 square foot Nantucket house
23:38 - House with racetrack for $6.7M
27:00 - St. Louis high-rise for $1.4M
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/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 -
Redfin to Layoff 13% & Quits iBuying, Final Offer, and a Converted School for $700k
In this episode, Shawn and Matt talk Redfin quitting the iBuying business, a new service called Final Offer, and a converted schoolhouse for sale for $700k
Articles
Redfin Cuts 13% of Staff, Shuts Down Home-Flipping Business
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-11-09/redfin-lays-off-13-of-staff-shuts-down-home-flipping-business
Final Offer - Buy & Sell Homes with Transparency
https://www.finaloffer.com/
Top Real Estate Agents Partner with Final Offer to Bring Transparent Offer Process to the Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia Metropolitan Area
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/top-real-estate-agents-partner-with-final-offer-to-bring-transparent-offer-process-to-the-washington-dc-maryland-and-virginia-metropolitan-area-301653869.html
515 N Main St, Latah, WA 99018
https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/515-N-Main-St-Latah-WA-99018/89443743_zpid/
170 Pyle South Amherst Rd, Oberlin, OH 44074
https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/170-Pyle-South-Amherst-Rd-Oberlin-OH-44074/67326337_zpid/?
Time Stamps
00:00 - Introduction
1:15 - Redfin cuts 13% of staff, shuts down home flipping business
7:36 - Redfin lost 92.9% of its stock value
8:37 - Does Redfin have a flawed business plan?
12:27 - Final Offer - new service for submitting an offer
16:05 - The current way to submit an offer
19:03 - Information provided on Final Offer
23:35 - Converted schoolhouse for $699,000
27:10 - Super contemporary 2-bedroom house for $1,000,000
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/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 -
Big Decrease in First Time Homebuyers | Redfin CEO's Theory on the Market | Kylie Sells $22M Mansion
In this episode, Shawn and Matt talk first time home buyers, Redfin CEO's theory on the real estate market, and Kylie selling her $22M mansion.
Articles
The Number of First-Time Homebuyers Hits Record Low, Survey Finds
https://www.realtor.com/news/trends/number-of-first-time-homebuyers-hits-record-low-survey-finds/
Redfin's Glenn Kelman has a theory on why housing prices are plunging
https://www.inman.com/2022/11/01/redfina-glenn-kelman-has-a-theory-on-why-housing-prices-are-plunging/
Offerpad posts net loss of $80M, ending profitability streak
https://www.inman.com/2022/11/02/offerpad-posts-net-loss-of-80m-ending-profitability-streak/
What on Earth? Live Among the Stalagmites and Stalactites in a Colorado Cave
https://www.realtor.com/news/unique-homes/what-on-earth-live-among-the-stalagmites-and-stalactites-in-a-colorado-cave/
217 Rose Bud Iron Mtn, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/M9655706732
Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott Reportedly List Their Beverly Hills Mansion for $22M
https://www.realtor.com/news/celebrity-real-estate/kylie-jenner-and-travis-scott-list-their-beverly-hills-mansion-for-22m/
Time Stamps
00:00 - Introduction
1:50 - The number of first time home buyers hit record low
3:15 - Will this trend continue?
7:50 - Median age of first time home buyers
9:32 - Demographics included in the survey
10:10 - Why are these categories included in the survey?
11:44 - Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman's theory on the housing market
16:05 - Are the iBuyer companies sustainable in a downturn?
23:05 - House in a cave for $2.45M
27:40 - Kylie sells $22M Beverly Hills mansion
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/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
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