Virginia Passed a Roof Insurance Law
Virginia just made it illegal for insurance companies to cancel or penalize Hampton Roads homeowners solely because of roof age — but the law doesn't take effect until January 1, 2027. Here's exactly what it...
Workmanship on Flips
Someone cut the bottom off a door, dropped the knob at floor level, painted it white, and called it done. If this is what they're willing to show — what are they hiding where no one is looking?
If You’ve Owned Your Hampton Roads Home for More Than 10 Years, This Could Cost You at Closing — and Washington Is Finally Paying Attention.
Most Hampton Roads homeowners don't find out about the capital gains problem until they're already under contract — and at that point, the planning options are gone. The federal exclusion limits haven't...
Someone Can Steal Your Home Without Ever Stepping Foot In It.
Deed fraud is real, it's happening in Hampton Roads, and most homeowners have no idea there's a free Virginia alert system that protects them. Virginia Beach is specifically identified as a higher-risk market....
Virginia Just Changed the Rules on Backyards.
Virginia Beach. Chesapeake. Norfolk. Suffolk. Starting July 1, 2027, every homeowner in Hampton Roads can build a detached ADU in their backyard — by right, with permit fees capped at $500 — and rent it to...
Builder Incentives Reach 5-Year High
Today, many builders have more homes that are finished and sitting on the market than normal. And that means they’re motivated to sell. They’re running a business, and they don’t want to sit on their...
More Contracts Are Falling Through. Here’s How To Get Ahead
National Association of Realtors (NAR) explains why it’s helpful right now: “To keep deals from unraveling . . . it allows a seller the opportunity to address any repairs before the For Sale sign even...
7 Things Every Homeowner Should Know Before Selling in Hampton Roads VA
The decision to sell your home is a big one. It’s not just a transaction; it's the culmination of years of memories, a change of scenery, and the beginning of a new chapter. In a dynamic market like Hampon...
