Selling

May 20, 2025

Why Some Homes Sell Faster Than Others



As you think ahead to your own move, you may have noticed some houses sell within days, while others linger. But why is that? As Redfin says:

“. . . today’s housing market has been topsy-turvy since the pandemic. Low inventory (though rising) and high prices have created a strange mix: Some …
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May 17, 2025

Home Projects That ACTUALLY Boost Value



Whether you’re planning to move soon or not, it’s smart to be strategic about which home projects you take on. Your time, energy, and money matter – and not all upgrades offer the payoff you might expect. As U.S. News Real Estate explains:

". . . not every home renovation project will …
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May 7, 2025

If the Asking Price Isn’t Compelling, It’s Not Selling

If the Asking Price Isn’t Compelling, It’s Not Selling

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April 7, 2025

Does Your Current Virginia Beach Home Fit Your Retirement Plans?



Retirement isn’t just a milestone. It's the beginning of something really special. After years of hard work, it’s finally time to slow down, explore new passions, and live life on your own terms.

But with this exciting chapter comes some big choices. And one of the biggest is this …

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March 31, 2025

The #1 Thing Sellers Need To Know About Their Asking Price


When you put your house on the market, you want to sell it quickly and for the best price possible; that's generally the goal. But too many sellers are shooting too high right now. They don’t realize the market has shifted as inventory has grown. The side effect? Price …

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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 housing …

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March 21, 2025

Is It Time To Put Your House on the Market?

If you took your house off the market in late 2024, you’re not the only one. Newsweek reports that data from CoreLogic and the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) says nearly 73,000 homes were pulled from the market in December alone – that's more than any other …

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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 in …

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March 6, 2025

Headed Back Into the Office? You May Decide To Move

It’s no secret that remote work has surged over the last few years. And that flexibility gave a lot of people the freedom to move — and work — from wherever they wanted.

But now, a growing number of companies are requiring employees to return to the office. And that’s …

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Posted in Market Updates, Selling
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 rising mortgage rates and affordability …

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Posted in Buying, Selling