The Shawn and Matt Show

By Matt Leighton

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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How many episodes does The Shawn and Matt Show have?

The podcast currently has 185 episodes available.

The Shawn and Matt Show episodes:

January 15, 2026 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: [email protected]

Connect with Matt Leighton
http://www.themattleighton.com
https://www.youtube.com/themattleighton
https://www.instagram.com/themattleighton/
Business inquiries: [email protected]

Shawn Battle
Licensed in VA and D.C.
Real Broker LLC
2300 Wilson Blvd Ste 700
Arlington, VA 22201
...more
26min
January 08, 2026 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: [email protected]

Connect with Matt Leighton
http://www.themattleighton.com
https://www.youtube.com/themattleighton
https://www.instagram.com/themattleighton/
Business inquiries: [email protected]

Shawn Battle
Licensed in VA and D.C.
Real Broker LLC
2300 Wilson Blvd Ste 700
Arlington, VA 22201
...more
31min
December 19, 2025 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: [email protected]

Connect with Matt Leighton
http://www.themattleighton.com
https://www.youtube.com/themattleighton
https://www.instagram.com/themattleighton/
Business inquiries: [email protected]

Shawn Battle
Licensed in VA and D.C.
Real Broker LLC
2300 Wilson Blvd Ste 700
Arlington, VA 22201
...more
24min
December 11, 2025 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: [email protected]

Connect with Matt Leighton
http://www.themattleighton.com
https://www.youtube.com/themattleighton
https://www.instagram.com/themattleighton/
Business inquiries: [email protected]

Shawn Battle
Licensed in VA and D.C.
Real Broker LLC
2300 Wilson Blvd Ste 700
Arlington, VA 22201
...more
36min
December 04, 2025 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: [email protected]

Connect with Matt Leighton
http://www.themattleighton.com
https://www.youtube.com/themattleighton
https://www.instagram.com/themattleighton/
Business inquiries: [email protected]

Shawn Battle
Licensed in VA and D.C.
Real Broker LLC
2300 Wilson Blvd Ste 700
Arlington, VA 22201
...more
28min
November 20, 2025 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: [email protected]

Connect with Matt Leighton
http://www.themattleighton.com
https://www.youtube.com/themattleighton
https://www.instagram.com/themattleighton/
Business inquiries: [email protected]

Shawn Battle
Licensed in VA and D.C.
Real Broker LLC
2300 Wilson Blvd Ste 700
Arlington, VA 22201
...more
29min
November 13, 2025 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: [email protected]

Connect with Matt Leighton
http://www.themattleighton.com
https://www.youtube.com/themattleighton
https://www.instagram.com/themattleighton/
Business inquiries: [email protected]

Shawn Battle
Licensed in VA and D.C.
Real Broker LLC
2300 Wilson Blvd Ste 700
Arlington, VA 22201
...more
38min
November 06, 2025 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: [email protected]

Connect with Matt Leighton
http://www.themattleighton.com
https://www.youtube.com/themattleighton
https://www.instagram.com/themattleighton/
Business inquiries: [email protected]

Shawn Battle
Licensed in VA and D.C.
Real Broker LLC
2300 Wilson Blvd Ste 700
Arlington, VA 22201
...more
26min
October 30, 2025 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: [email protected]

Connect with Matt Leighton
http://www.themattleighton.com
https://www.youtube.com/themattleighton
https://www.instagram.com/themattleighton/
Business inquiries: [email protected]

Shawn Battle
Licensed in VA and D.C.
Real Broker LLC
2300 Wilson Blvd Ste 700
Arlington, VA 22201
...more
30min
October 23, 2025 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: [email protected]

Connect with Matt Leighton
http://www.themattleighton.com
https://www.youtube.com/themattleighton
https://www.instagram.com/themattleighton/
Business inquiries: [email protected]

Shawn Battle
Licensed in VA and D.C.
Real Broker LLC
2300 Wilson Blvd Ste 700
Arlington, VA 22201
...more
36min

FAQs about The Shawn and Matt Show:

How many episodes does The Shawn and Matt Show have?

The podcast currently has 185 episodes available.