ADAM GARRETT

Image courtesy Google Maps (See Nature & Parks Below) Whether you're renting or buying , if you're considering a move to the Central or Eastern VA area or planning on it already, there are a lot of great online resources to help smooth your transition so that you can be informed in advance before even visiting there. Below I focus on mapping resources. With any Google maps below, filter the sections based on what you're looking for on the top left. SE VA Highly Rated Things

Median Sales Price in the Virginia Beach Metro Area 2021-2024 per Redfin The market in Hampton Roads is in a relatively good place. Home...

No or Low Credit Loans: NACA: Credit Score Not Considered, Below Market Rates in Some Cases, No Down Payment, No Closing Costs, But w...

While there are some exceptions, your credit score has a very high impact on most mortgages & your options as a tenant. Prior to taking...

Identifying the best systemized rating scales for hospitals for the US and creating maps for Virginia & the surrounding area

Navigating tips for what to look for in waterfront properties, how to create an ideal space with waterfront, freshwater vs salt water, and what to watch out for.

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Jamestown - Image by Adam While there are algorithm-based responses to the question of " What is the Best Area to Buy In? " there are currently severe limitations to those algorithms taking into account personal preferences, where a more in-depth dive below is highly beneficial. Area Free/Paid A menities /Things to Do Free Things to Do in & Around VA (1500+ Options worldwide, with likely >97% in VA or an adjacent state, and >90% in VA). Things to Do in Central & E VA Locatio

This guide forms an integral part of my area guide . Environmental Factors: FEMA's Composite Weather Risk Index FEMA has created a composite weather risk index of expected annual loss * social vulnerability/ community resilience. They have done that across a wide variety of potential weather-related hazards. There are areas of SE VA that range from the very low zone (i.e. Surry, Petersburg, & Williamsburg) to the relatively moderate zone (i.e. Newport News & Virginia Beach).

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....

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

Below you'll find important matters to note regarding purchase offers in real estate, acquisitions prior to the offer, & common offer...

In this article, I'll be sharing resources for new & existing homeowners that will be helpful whether you just closed or have been in your home for years. At Your House: Ongoing Property Maintenance Should you outsource? There are some items that are best for property owners to maintain themselves, while other items may not be worth the time for owners to learn about (if they're not already familiar) & do themselves. Consider outsourcing if paying someone else to do the job

The earnest money deposit keeps the buyer honest and it's something that is a recourse for the seller to use if the buyer does something...

There are numerous ways to go about buying and selling at the same time. Here 's a spreadsheet I've made with 7 of those options, 3 of...

Image courtesy Penfed Credit Union In this article I'll be linking a number of resources & information I have regarding credit &/or...

In this article, I'll be sharing some specific options of things to consider doing in central & eastern VA as well as steps to find some additional options. Introduction Including Where to Find Things to Do Look Online - Places Like TripAdvisor & Google Maps will be some of the best places to look. TripAdvisor & Google Maps have different systems, and I like TripAdvisor's ranking system, though it doesn't have as friendly of a map as Google Maps for those things to do clos

In this article, I'll be sharing some common home inspection addendums in SE VA. Most images are courtesy the Real Estate Information...

Many buyers and sellers fail to realize how important choosing the right agent is in their home buying &/or selling process. Common...

Many properties in the Hampton Roads area & some other parts of SE VA are in hurricane evacuation zones even if their home is not...