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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August 6, 2026Episode 20223 min
202. 5 Predictions for the Arlington Real Estate Market This Fall
In today's episode, Shawn and Matt take a look ahead at the fall market and offer up five predictions for the Arlington VA real estate market. Watch this week's episode on YouTube ! 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
July 24, 2026Episode 20128 min
201. Condo Financing Just Changed. Here's What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know
In today's episode, Shawn and Matt take a look at the new lending regulations regarding condos and how that might affect the condo market. Watch this week's episode on YouTube ! Thinking About Buying a Condo? Here's What Just Changed. [Movement Mortgage] 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
June 26, 2026Episode 20019 min
200. The Top 5 Most Expensive Rentals in Arlington, VA
In today's episode, Shawn and Matt take a look at the top 5 most expensive rentals that have been leased in Arlington so far in 2026. Watch this week's episode on YouTube ! The list includes the most expensive townhouse, the most expensive condo, and the top three most expensive rentals overall. 5. 2863 11th St N (Clarendon) Rent: $8,045/month 4. 1781 N Pierce St 2203 (Pierce Condominium) Rent: $10,000/month 3. 1604 N Edgewood St (Lyon Village) Rent: $11,000/month (Active) Airbnb listing: Clarendon Getaway, 6-BR Luxurious Urban Estate 2. 2504 12th St N (Clarendon) Rent: $12,500/month Property tour video 1. 3554 Military Rd (Broyhill Forest) Rent: $17,700/month 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
June 12, 2026Episode 19930 min
199. These are the top 5 most expensive houses in Arlington in 2026
In today's episode, Shawn and Matt take a look at the top 5 most expensive houses that have sold in Arlington so far in 2026. Watch this week's episode on YouTube ! Top 5 Most Expensive Houses that Sold in Arlington in 2026 (so far...) 5 (tie). 2318 N Richmond St (Donaldson Run) Price: $2,350,000 5 (tie). 4283 38th St N (Country Club Hills) Sold: $3,250,000 4. 3115 N Peary St (Bellevue Forest) Sold: $3,350,000 Now Active again and listed for $3,574,995 3. 3941 N Glebe Rd (Country Club Hills) Sold: $3,480,000 2. 3408 N Venice St (Country Club Hills) Sold: $3,530,000 1. 2812 24th St N (Woodmont) Sold: $4,548,718 Notable Active property: 4614 36th St N (Country Club Hills) ACTIVE - Listed for $7,150,000 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
June 4, 2026Episode 19835 min
198. Top 10 Biggest Arlington Price Drops of 2026
In today's episode, Shawn and Matt discuss the biggest price drops in Arlington, VA so far in 2026. We look at the original list price versus the sold price and review townhouses, condos, and houses in Arlington that all had big price drops. Quick correction: Apparently Matt failed 7th grade math because he calculated the percentages incorrectly, however, the properties remained in the same order, just with slightly smaller percentage drops than what Matt said in the video. Watch this week's episode on YouTube ! Top 10 Biggest Arlington Price Drops of 2026 (so far...) 10. 3950 27th Rd N (Dover Crystal) Price Drop: 14.5% Listed: $2,750,000 Sold: $2,350,000 Difference: $400,000 DOM: 168 days 9. 1401 N Rhodes St 503 (The Corinthian in Courthouse) Price Drop: 15.2% Listed: $395,000 Sold: $335,000 Difference: $60,000 DOM: 72 days 8. 3601 5th St S (Stratton House) Price Drop: 15.7% Listed: $249,000 Sold: $210,000 Difference: $39,000 DOM: 67 days 7. 2629 Washington Blvd (Lyon Park) Price Drop: 15.9% Listed: $1,249,000 Sold: $1,050,000 Difference: $199,000 DOM: 37 days This home was also previously listed for $1,539,000 in August 2025 6. 24 S Abingdon St Price Drop: 16.6% Listed: $989,000 Sold: $825,000 Difference: $164,000 DOM: 110 days 5. 1830 Columbia Pike 207 (Lancaster Condo) Price Drop: 17.7% Listed: $309,900 Sold: $255,000 Difference: $54,900 DOM: 338 days 4. 3000 Spout Run Pkwy A306 (Cardinal House) Price Drop: 17.8% Listed: $243,000 Sold: $200,000 Difference: $43,000 DOM: 141 days 3. 1881 N Nash St 2107 (Turnberry Tower) Price Drop: 18.2% Listed: $3.3M Sold: $2.7M Difference: $600,000 DOM: 152 days 2. 231 N Thomas Street 105 (Gatehouse Condominium) Price Drop: 20.6% Listed: $400,000 Sold: $317,500 Difference: $82,500 DOM: 125 days https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/231-N-Thomas-St-UNIT-105-Arlington-VA-22203/68455587_zpid/ 1. 4223 N Carlin Springs Rd (Townes of Ballston) Price Drop: 22.9% Listed: $1,049,900 Sold: $810,000 Difference: $239,900 https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/4223-N-Carlin-Springs-Rd-Arlington-VA-22203/12072888_zpid/ 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
May 28, 2026Episode 19729 min
197. Does This MLS Status Hurt Home Sellers?
In today's episode, Shawn and Matt discuss an MLS status that may be hurting home sellers. The Active/Under Contract status - does this help sellers or is it really doing a disservice and giving all the leverage to the buyer? Watch this week's episode on YouTube ! Glennda Baker video Follow Glennda Baker on Instagram 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
May 15, 2026Episode 19627 min
196. Is Arlington’s Spring Market Finally Slowing Down?
In today's episode, Shawn and Matt discuss the end of the Arlington spring real estate market, listing strategies, and condo market woes. Watch this week's episode on YouTube ! Shawn's new listing in the Westover/Lacey Forest area: 5410 11th St N, Arlington, VA 22205 Similar house around the corner: 5537 10th St N, Arlington, VA 22205 Comparable home that received multiple offers: 1114 N Inglewood St, Arlington, VA 22205 Arlington’s average home price tops $1.06 million in April, a new record GPS Coordinates in the listing description: 2203 12th Ct N Unit 34, 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
May 7, 2026Episode 19540 min
195. We Ranked Arlington’s Craziest Bidding Wars
In today's episode, Shawn and Matt discuss the biggest price escalations in Arlington in 2026. This is calculated by taking the difference between the sold price and the asking price. Watch this week's episode on YouTube ! 10. 1308 N Illinois Street Listed for $1,599,000 Sold for $1,795,000 Escalated $196,000 9. 1022 N Edison Street Listed for $2,200,000 Sold for $2,396,000 Escalated: $196,000 8. 3207 John Marshall Drive Listed for $1,800,000 Sold for $2,000,000 Escalated $200,000 7. 5148 37th St N Listed for $1,949,000 Sold for $2,155,123 Escalated: $206,123 6. 6020 20th St N Listed for $1,499,000 Sold for $1,712,204 Escalated: $213,204 5. 1715 S Nelson St Listed for $1,225,000 Sold for $1,470,000 Escalated: $245,000 4. 2307 N Wakefield St Listed for $1,389,000 Sold for $1,660,828 Escalated: $271,828 3. 3805 18th St N Listed for $1,998,000 Sold for $2,307,900 Escalated: $309,900 2. 3304 23rd St N Listed for $1,549,000 Sold for $1,900,000 Escalated: $351,000 1. 3431 14th St N Listed for $2,000,000 Sold for $2,371,700 Escalated: $371,700 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
May 1, 2026Episode 19424 min
194. A Reston Condo Just Sold for $10M and We Can't Believe It Either
In today's episode, Shawn and Matt discuss the new JW Marriott Residences in Reston and a $10 million dollar condo that just closed at the property, along with other trending real estate topics in Northern Virginia. Watch this week's episode on YouTube ! JW Marriott Residences penthouse sells for $10.25M, shattering Virginia condo record (Behind paywall) Reston Penthouse Sells for Record-Breaking $10.25M Neighbors Came on Market at 40k Less Than Our Active Listing 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
April 24, 2026Episode 19338 min
193. We Ranked the Best Condos in Arlington VA (Top 10 List)
Looking for the best condos in Arlington? In this video, Shawn and Matt count down the best condos in Arlington, Virginia based on floor plans, amenities, location, vibe, and more. Ranking them from 10-1, Shawn and Matt each came up with their own lists. Shawn and Matt have toured thousands of condos and sold hundreds. No other two agents have the same level of intimate condo knowledge in Arlington. Watch this week's episode on YouTube ! Shawn's List: 10. The Continental 9. 2000 Clarendon 8. Residences at Station Square 7. The Odyssey 6. Residences at Liberty Center 5. Clarendon 1021 4. Turnberry Tower 3. Pierce Condominium 2. Gaslight Square 1. Wooster Mercer Matt's List: 10. The Williamsburg 9. Residences at Station Square 8. The Belvedere 7. Residences at Liberty Center 6. Clarendon 1021 5. The Odyssey 4. Gaslight Square 3. Turnberry Tower 2. Pierce Condominium 1. Wooster Mercer 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
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