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Adam Garrett
Apr 10, 20248 min read
Factors to Consider to Help Determine Where to Find Your New Home
Jamestown - Image by Adam While there are algorithm-based responses to the question of " What is the Best Area to Buy In? " there are...
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Adam Garrett
Apr 9, 202411 min read
SE VA Environmental Area Guide
This guide forms an integral part of my area guide . Environmental Factors: FEMA's Composite Weather Risk Index FEMA has created a...
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Adam Garrett
Apr 7, 20249 min read
Will My Home Owned Count Against Me for Supplemental Security Income (SSI), SSDI, Medicaid, Section 8, or Other Benefits?
In many cases, a home you own often won't count against you for a variety of supplemental support. That said, there are some cases when...
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Adam Garrett
Apr 6, 20241 min read
Is New Construction Ever a "Deal"?
Image by American Real Estate Photography at a former listing of Adam's where the owners used a kit to build it. Related Credit &...
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Adam Garrett
Apr 1, 20241 min read
Housing Choice Voucher Homeownership Program (via Section 8 Subsidies) in SE VA & US
Did you know that monthly section 8 subsidies are available for home purchases in some localities? Eligibility/Requirements for...
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Adam Garrett
Mar 29, 20248 min read
Home Inspection Requests for Buyers
Basics: The Seller May Reject Some or All Items Requested The seller may reject a number of requests from the home inspection removal...
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Adam Garrett
Mar 24, 20244 min read
Free Things to Do in & Around Virginia
In this article, I share my map of over 1500 free things to do in & around Virginia, with a small % of those #s even around the globe....
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Adam Garrett
Feb 26, 202410 min read
SE VA Area Guide
Image by Adam in front of the Coleman Bridge that separates Yorktown & Gloucester Point Introduction I wanted to share a number of...
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Adam Garrett
Feb 25, 20245 min read
Next Steps After Offer Before Response
So you've just made an offer on a home or other real estate, but haven't heard back yet. The waiting can be intense. Now what? ...
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Adam Garrett
Feb 24, 20241 min read
Assumptions
A typical assumption in real estate is where a buyer assumes a seller's loan at the time of sale, often at a lower interest rate than the...
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Adam Garrett
Feb 22, 20247 min read
What to do After Your Agent Activates Your Search
Image Courtesy OneHome In this article, I go over buyers' next steps & tips following activating a search with an agent, including those...
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Adam Garrett
Jan 19, 20241 min read
Buyer Agency Types: Represented, Unrepresented, Dual Agency, Designated Agency, Etc.
There are a variety of options for how you could go about an offer: 1. The typical approach, which around 86% of buyers opt for, is to...
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Adam Garrett
Jan 18, 20241 min read
Why Hire a Buyer's Agent? What do They Do?
Here are the top reasons to hire a buyer's agent: What Does a Buyer's Agent Do? Related: The Importance of Choosing a Great Buyer's Agent...
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Adam Garrett
Jan 8, 20241 min read
What to do if You Want to Buy an Unlisted Foreclosed Property
If you want to buy a property that is foreclosed, but hasn't been listed anywhere yet, here are some tips: Related: Pre-Foreclosures...
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Adam Garrett
Jan 5, 20241 min read
Pre-Foreclosures
Image above courtesy Zillow Pre-foreclosures are where a home is about to get foreclosed on if nothing is done about it. When appearing...
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Adam Garrett
Jan 3, 20241 min read
Factors Impacting Supply & Demand on Real Estate That Influence Prices
Above: Richmond - Image by Author Factors Affecting Real Estate Supply and Demand Quotes in this section as well are from Moseley Real...
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Adam Garrett
Dec 30, 20233 min read
Referrals to Real Estate Agents Across the Globe
The Problem with Many Sources to Find an Agent Many people today are finding the agent that they use to buy or sell a home, lot, or...
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Adam Garrett
Dec 26, 20231 min read
Marinas & Ramps in SE Virginia
Toggle the Boat Ramps Option Above to Show Free Ramps; Do a Search for "Marina" To Show Marinas Image by Adam of downtown Hampton
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Adam Garrett
Dec 21, 20231 min read
Escalation Clauses
Related for Buyers: Making an Offer on Real Estate Buyers House Buyer Guide The Importance of Choosing a Great Buyer's Agent What to Look...
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Adam Garrett
Dec 13, 20231 min read
Realtor.com Value Projections for Top 100 US Metros in 2024
Realtor.com has come out with market forecasts for 2024. The results are good for Hampton Roads, ranked #16 out of the 100 largest U.S....
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