Mid-Year Market Check-In: What Buyers & Sellers Need to Know in Hampton Roads

Hard to believe, but we’re already halfway through 2025! As the summer sun shines on Hampton Roads, the local real estate market is buzzing with activity — and shifting in ways that matter whether you’re buying, selling, or simply watching your home’s value. Here’s your July mid-year check-in, pack

Why Summer Is Still a Smart Time to Buy a Home in 2025

🏡 Why Summer Is Still a Smart Time to Buy a Home in 2025 How strategic timing, better visibility, and motivated sellers can work in your favor this season. If you're thinking about buying a home, you've probably heard all kinds of advice — “wait until winter,” “spring is the best,” or “don’t both

10 Mistakes First-Time Homebuyers Should Avoid

🏡 10 Mistakes First-Time Homebuyers Should Avoid Buying your first home is thrilling—but it can also feel like navigating a maze. With so many decisions and details, it’s easy to make missteps. Here are 10 common mistakes first-time homebuyers make—and how to avoid them. 1. 📝 Not Getting Pre-App

Homeowner's Insurance vs. Warranty and why it matters

The path to homeownership is both a massive and confusing undertaking. With so many steps and hurdles, very few adults can claim to understand each step fully. Most first-time homebuyers—along with some of the most seasoned buyers—rely on experts to help them wade through the process and determine