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Guide to Move to East & Central Virginia| Hampton Roads, Greater Richmond, Middle Peninsula & Northern Neck
Unmatched SE VA Area Guide with information on other locations in VA & some on surrounding states, with information also applicable throughout the US. Especially including Hampton, Newport News, York County, Williamsburg, James City County, Smithfield, Isle of Wight County, Suffolk, Portsmouth, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Virginia Beach, Surry, Southampton County, Gloucester County, Mathews County, Middlesex County, Richmond, New Kent County, Charles City County, Petersburg, Henrico
Adam Garrett
Feb 27, 202416 min read
Real Estate: Credit & Financial Resources
Image courtesy Penfed Credit Union In this article, I'll be linking a number of resources & information I have regarding credit &/or finances available for those looking to purchase, rent, sell, or be a landlord. Finances Generally Budgeting Budgeting Meeting with Adam Saving on Taxes for Real Estate Tax Relief & Deferral Banking Cash Saving Tips Homestead Exemptions on Real Estate in VA vs Other States Factors Impacting Supply & Demand on Real Estate That Influence Prices SE
Adam Garrett
Aug 24, 20235 min read
Central & Eastern Virginia House Seller Guide| Hampton Roads, Greater Richmond, Middle Peninsula & Northern Neck
Over 100 articles going step by step through the home-selling process, w/ info applicable in the US & some info specific to SE VA i.e. Hampton Roads & RVA
Adam Garrett
Jul 21, 20239 min read
Central & Eastern Virginia House Buyer Guide | Hampton Roads, Greater Richmond, Middle Peninsula & Northern Neck
Over 100 articles for home purchasers in East & Central VA going step-by-step through the house-buying process. (Hampton Roads, Greater Richmond, Middle Peninsula, Northern Neck)
Adam Garrett
Jun 28, 202317 min read
Realtor Adam Garrett's Central & Eastern VA Seller Packages
His standard offerings in Hampton Roads, Greater Richmond, the Middle Peninsula, and the Northern Neck include professional photos, a Matterport 3-D tour on a Matteport Pro 3 Camera, aerials, top .1% area photos & more. Choose from a few competitive listing package tiers.
Adam Garrett
Apr 21, 202321 min read
What Realtor Adam Garrett Offers Central & Eastern Virginia Buyers
Unmatched combo of digital & physical tools, top .1% video visuals, top 1% buyer feedback, unmatched localized buyer guide, top 3% financial prep, & more.
Adam Garrett
Apr 8, 202335 min read
Master Spreadsheet for Prospective Home Purchase Considerations
In this link to a Google Sheet, I've created a master spreadsheet for home purchase considerations for buyers. Since it's a Google...
Adam Garrett
Nov 14, 202213 min read
Low Income Resources in Central & Eastern Virginia w/ Focus on Housing
A practical guide to low-income housing, renting, buying, and financial help in Central & Eastern Virginia Tenant resources: Virginia Tenant Guide Programs to Reduce Rent for Tenants MyHousingSearch.com: Lowest Price Rental Search in 30+ States for Low Income, Section 8, Disabled, 50+, Homeless, & Veterans Renting When You Have Low Credit or Eviction History Tips on Roommates Renting Out Rooms What Actually Works for Renting: Private landlords > large complexes (in many cases
Adam Garrett
Apr 303 min read
How to Win a House in a Competitive Market (Buyer Strategies That Actually Work)
Winning a home isn’t just about price—clean terms, strong structure, and clear contracts often make the difference. Winning an offer without overpaying—or taking on unnecessary risk—is more complex than it looks. You’re balancing: Avoiding buyer’s remorse Staying competitive Not overextending financially Actually securing the home you want There are well-known strategies that consistently help offers win—but there are also less obvious tactics that many agents overlook becaus
Adam Garrett
Apr 3028 min read
How to Find Pet-Friendly Rentals (Apartments, Houses, Hotels & Short-Term Options)
Finding a rental with pets can feel inconsistent—different listings, platforms, and landlords all handle pets differently. You may see “pets allowed” on one listing, get denied on another, and find completely different rules depending on who you’re dealing with. This guide gives you a clear system: how pet policies actually work how approval decisions are actually made where to search and how to improve your chances This guide covers how to find pet-friendly apartments, house
Adam Garrett
Apr 289 min read
What to Look For in Home Security Before You Buy a Home
Most buyers think about security after they move in. That’s a mistake. 👉 The biggest advantages—and problems—are already built into the home and its surroundings. This guide focuses on what you can evaluate before you buy, where your decisions have the most impact. 🔎 2-Minute Gist (Start Here) Most crime is opportunistic The goal is deterrence through visibility and difficulty of access The most important factors are: Area & surroundings Visibility (home + street) Access po
Adam Garrett
Apr 264 min read
Meeting Invitations & False Links Target Real Estate Agents & Brokers
I recently began receiving a high volume of meeting link scams. I'm not the only one. Real estate agents & brokers, especially, as well as others, are being targeted around the country. In one case, the scammer was bold enough to even ask me about what operating system I used, Windows or Mac. If you offer to provide a link, they'll still try to provide one if they continue the conversation. In other cases, they'll stop the conversation to chase after those who are more ignor
Adam Garrett
Apr 176 min read
Greater Richmond, Virginia Housing Market Trends & History
Richmond, VA - image by Adam Garrett Greater Richmond, Virginia housing market details, including seasonal trends and current numbers on graphs, to help determine when to buy and when to sell based on the market. Market History & Current Market: Median Sale Price Related: Where to Find House Price Area Differences Including Highest & Lowest Prices? Median Sale Price Per Square Foot Median Market Time Weeks of Supply (Major Hot vs Cold Market Indicator) Related: Housing Market
Adam Garrett
Apr 142 min read
Hampton, Virginia Housing Market
Hampton, VA at night - image by Adam Garrett Current Market: Median Sale Price Related: Where to Find House Price Area Differences Including Highest & Lowest Prices? Median Sale Price Per Square Foot Median Market Time Weeks of Supply (Major Hot vs Cold Market Indicator) Related: Housing Market Heat Indices Sold to List Price Ratio Related: Below & Above Asking Price Offers Recurring Annual Market Trends of Hampton Roads Indicating When to List a House & When to Buy based
Adam Garrett
Apr 91 min read
Best Location to Move to for Raising Kids in the US (Virginia Example)
Image courtesy Opportunity Atlas Virginia ranked #5 in Forbes "Best & Worst States to Raise a Family" (2024). While the rankings will vary, Wallethub has family-friendly rankings by state and by year, Safehome has family-friendly rankings by state as well. That said, it highly depends on your own family situation, where you live in a state, and what you value. Tips: Carefully Weigh the Decision to Limit the Number of Moves Based on Negative Impact of Too Many Moves Per Mov
Adam Garrett
Mar 35 min read
Motivation & Timing Framework for Getting Your House Ready to Sell or Rent
Boosting your ability to plan, get motivated, and get holistic well-being for those who want to get their house ready for sale but who are struggling to get it done.
Adam Garrett
Jan 272 min read
Why Adam is Buying Silver in 2026
Silver has been neglected in the US & across most of the world as a financial asset & investment. I first bought silver kilos in 2015 for around $15/oz. Today, the spot price is over $100/oz. I wish I had purchased many more ounces/kilos in various forms back in 2015, but it's not too late. In November of 2025, I made up my mind and began selling all my Roth IRA holdings and converted it entirely to SIVR ETFs. SIVR is backed by physical silver that relatively closely matches
Adam Garrett
Jan 2626 min read
Adam Garrett: Garrett Realty Partners Showing Details for Limited Service/FSBO Sellers
In this article, Adam Garrett provides additional details for those for sale by owner (FSBO) & limited service agent sellers receiving a showing request from him directly. Basics : Introduction to Adam Adam Garrett has been a 3rd generation real estate agent full-time with Garrett Realty Partners since February of 2015. For more details, see: About Adam Adam's Detail-Oriented & Tends to Ask More Questions Adam's overall process is more detail-oriented than most. With that in
Adam Garrett
Jan 176 min read
Don't Rely Only on FEMA Maps; Some "Low Risk" Houses Flooded in the Past 30 Years
Comparing FEMA flood Map to Actual Flooding From Hurricane Isabel in 2003, Demonstrating that FEMA Maps Need to be Updated, & that Buyers, Tenants, & Owners Must Not Rely Exclusively on FEMA maps. Images courtesy Matrix & First Street If a property is in flood zone X, it means that, per FEMA, it is the least likely to flood. It includes even ski slopes and mountain peaks since zone X is the default zone for properties of the lowest risk. However, sometimes, contrary to popula
Adam Garrett
Jan 93 min read
Next Steps After Real Estate Showings
Below, I go over the next steps for buyers after they've finished showings, whether they've ruled out all properties, they're considering an offer, or something in between. If Not Wanting to Make an Offer Some buyers might rule out all properties they see in the first showings The more you care about a property or properties in those first showings, if not immediately making an offer, the greater the urgency of additional showings that you think could be as good or better. Th
Adam Garrett
Jan 93 min read
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