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Adam Garrett
Oct 27, 202210 min read
Mortgage Interest Rates
Mortgage interest rates have recently been making waves in the housing market, with the rates more than doubling in less than a year's...
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Adam Garrett
Oct 27, 202215 min read
Legality Regarding Buyer Brokerage Form Prior to Showings in VA
If you are ready to do showings or have questions that I am not legally allowed to answer without a buyer brokerage, I recommend that we...
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Adam Garrett
Oct 27, 20221 min read
Buying a House with Crypto-Currency
I've worked with clients before that have made a lot in crypto, but sadly most of the encounters that I have had where someone supposedly...
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Adam Garrett
Oct 22, 20221 min read
Where to Find Equipment To Borrow/Lease/Purchase for Your Property Repairs/Reno/Cleaning
Recently I lent out some of my own equipment to a buyer after closing, and last night a former client asked me if I had a jointer or if I...
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Adam Garrett
Oct 19, 20226 min read
Detailed Questions for Termite (WDI) & Moisture Inspectors
Termite and moisture inspection requests aren't as simple as many make them out to be, but being more informed can be very advantageous....
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Adam Garrett
Oct 11, 20221 min read
Homes for Sale With No Showings Allowed
In real estate, you typically are able to access homes that are listed for sale. That's not always the case, however. There are 4 types...
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Adam Garrett
Oct 3, 202220 min read
CatFish Buyers Targeting Realtors
Image above courtesy " Catfish " There are a number of people running scams, fraud, phishing, viruses, malware, etc. targeting real...
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Adam Garrett
Oct 1, 20229 min read
Adam Garrett's Coverage Map
My coverage map is more expansive for sellers than for buyers. Below you'll find my coverage map for buyers , arranged by price of home,...
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Adam Garrett
Sep 30, 20221 min read
Busy Streets
Residential properties on busy streets are typically a negative on resale and the homeowner unless the new owner is looking to also use...
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Adam Garrett
Sep 8, 20224 min read
Utilities List for SE VA (Primarily Hampton Roads)
Introduction Here is my SE VA (Primarily Hampton Roads) utilities spreadsheet. When to Contact Utilities When Buying While there's no...
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Adam Garrett
Aug 26, 20221 min read
When to Perform a Walk Through
There is typically not 1 "right time" for a walk-through unless repairs aren't completed until <48 hrs before closing. Typically I...
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Adam Garrett
Jun 6, 20222 min read
Where Hampton Roads Investors Can Find Upcoming Development
Today I had a meeting with an investor who was asking me about areas with up and coming development. I shared some resources with him...
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Adam Garrett
May 25, 20221 min read
Can I Rent Out my Home?
(above - my first home, purchased in 2017 with a 30-year 5% down conventional rehab loan, converted to positive cash flow rental property...
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Adam Garrett
May 6, 20221 min read
Construction Problems To Be Aware Of
There are a wide variety of construction problems to be aware of when considering a home purchase. Some of these issues are unique to the...
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Adam Garrett
May 6, 20226 min read
Guide to HUD Homes
1. Owner Occupants, Nonprofits, & Government Agencies Only May Initially Make Offers There is typically an “ exclusive ” period initially...
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Adam Garrett
May 6, 20221 min read
Good Neighbor Next Door Program (50% off homes)
Good Neighbor Next Door enables full-time “EMTs, teachers, firefighters, & law enforcement" to get effectively 50% off on certain...
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