Published by The Morton Group with AtCoastal Realty | Todd Morton, REALTOR and Owner | October 31, 2026

The practical takeaway: the national rental vacancy rate rose to 7.6% in the third quarter of 2026, but that does not mean Hampton Roads suddenly has abundant rentals or falling rents. …

Published by The Morton Group with AtCoastal Realty | Todd Morton, REALTOR and Owner | October 28, 2026

The short answer: a fixed mortgage rate does not automatically change when the Federal Reserve acts, but a variable-rate home equity line of credit, or HELOC, can respond more directly …

Published by The Morton Group with AtCoastal Realty | Todd Morton, REALTOR and Owner | October 26, 2026

The short answer: "as is" usually signals that a Virginia seller does not plan to repair or improve the property before closing. It does not automatically erase the buyer's right to …

Published by The Morton Group with AtCoastal Realty | Todd Morton, REALTOR and Owner | October 22, 2026

The short answer: September's housing reports are not contradictory. Existing-home sales count transactions that finished, while pending sales count newly signed contracts that have not closed. Nationally, completed sales rose 1.5% …

Published by The Morton Group with AtCoastal Realty | Todd Morton, REALTOR and Owner | October 20, 2026

Most Hampton Roads sellers do not need to order a pre-listing appraisal. When a home has several recent, truly comparable sales, a detailed comparative market analysis (CMA) is usually the best …

Published by The Morton Group with AtCoastal Realty | Todd Morton, REALTOR and Owner | October 17, 2026

The practical answer: A VA-backed mortgage may be assumable, allowing an approved buyer to take over the seller's existing loan terms. But the opportunity is not automatic. The buyer must qualify, …

Published by The Morton Group with AtCoastal Realty | Todd Morton, REALTOR and Owner | October 15, 2026

The practical takeaway: September inflation was hotter than August, but the headline was heavily influenced by gasoline. That does not translate into an automatic change in mortgage rates or Hampton …

Published by The Morton Group with AtCoastal Realty | Todd Morton, REALTOR and Owner | October 14, 2026

The short answer: September brought a modest increase in national home sales, …

If you’re like a lot of homeowners, you’ve probably thought: “I’d like to move… but I don’t want to give up my 3% rate.” That’s fair. That rate has been one of your best financial wins – and it can be hard to let go. But here’s what you …

Whether it’s at a family gathering, your company party, or catching up with friends over the holidays, the housing market always finds its way into the conversation.

Here are the top three questions on a lot of people’s minds this season, and straightforward answers to help you feel …