Buying

April 11, 2025

Why You Don't Want To Skip Your Home Inspection



When you finally find the home you want to buy, it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement. You’ve toured the place, imagined your furniture in it, maybe even pictured your morning coffee on the porch. The last thing you want is to slow down the process with …

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April 1, 2025

The Truth About Newly Built Homes and Today’s Market



Headlines are talking about the inventory of new homes and how we’re back at the levels not seen since 2009. And maybe you’re reading that and thinking: oh no, here we go again. That’s because you remember the housing crash of the late 2000s and you’re worried we’re repeating …

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March 28, 2025

Here’s What a Recession Could Mean for the Virginia Beach Housing Market


Recession talk is all over the news, and the odds of a recession are rising this year. And that leaves people wondering what would happen to the housing market if we do go into a recession.

Let’s take a look at some historical data to show what’s happened in …

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March 24, 2025

Your Roadmap to Homeownership

Your Roadmap to Homeownership

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March 17, 2025

Rising Inventory Means This Spring Could Be Your Moment

Want to know two reasons this spring might finally be your time to buy? Inventory has grown and sellers may be more willing to negotiate as a result. That means you’ve got more options and more power than buyers have had in years. Let’s break it down.

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March 14, 2025

Is the Housing Market in Virginia Beach Starting To Balance Out?

For years, sellers have had the upper hand in the housing market. With so few homes for sale and so many people who wanted to purchase them, buyers faced tough competition just to get an offer accepted. But now, inventory is rising, and things are starting to shift …

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March 11, 2025

Should I Buy a Home Right Now? Experts Say Prices Are Only Going Up

 

Virginia Beach Real Estate

At one point or another, you’ve probably heard someone say, “Yesterday was the best time to buy a home, but the next best time is today.”

That’s because nationally, home values continue to rise. And with mortgage rates still stubbornly high and home prices going …

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March 3, 2025

More Buyers Are Making Moves — Is It Time To Sell?


More people are taking steps to buy a home. And, if you’ve been waiting for the right time to move, this may be the sign you’ve been looking for.

For the past few years, a lot of would-be homebuyers hit pause on their plans. With …

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Posted in Buying, Selling
Feb. 28, 2025

Is It Better To Rent or Buy a Home Today?

A study shows that 70% of prospective buyers fear the long-term consequences of renting. And here’s why. Rent usually rises over time and that can make it harder to save up to buy a home. But when you buy, you can stabilize your housing expenses and grow your net worth …

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Posted in Buying, Market Updates
Feb. 21, 2025

How To Buy a Home Without Waiting for Lower Rates



Many people are hoping mortgage rates will come down before they buy a home. But will that actually happen? According to the latest forecasts, experts say rates will decline, but not by as much as a lot of people want.

The good news? Even if they don’t drop …

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