ADAM GARRETT

Should real estate agents winterize or dewinterize a house? This article breaks down the liability risks, industry norms, and best practices — including why these tasks are best left to licensed professionals and how agents can protect themselves and their clients.

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Image Courtesy Google Maps & American Classic Self Storage The question of storage often comes up in real estate, especially around the...

The market in Hampton Roads is in a relatively good place. Home values are growing, but not growing at too rapid of a rate that would stimulate future crash concerns. Home values are also still quite affordable & below the Virginia median price and the national median price. Inventory is relatively low. In this article, I'll be sharing via graph form more on the current state of the market, and focusing as well on historic and recurring trends. The below is best viewed on a d

The primary hurdle after contract ratification between buyer and seller is the home inspection, but even after repairs are agreed on,...

Here are some ways to unintentionally part ways from your favorite agent, in some cases, with no option to turn back the time when you...

All images courtesy Freecycle Whether you're a 1st-time buyer looking to save money, moving here from another country and trying to cut...

Image Courtesy Art Louis Photography from a Former Listing of Adam's What can buyers and sellers expect in terms of condition at closing?...

There are times with contracts in real estate where where buyer or seller feel that it would no longer be best to keep moving forward to closing. When that happens, it's important to pay very close attention to the contract details to see if that's possible without significant consequences. What is Contract Termination? According to Juro , "Contract termination is the process of ending a contract before the obligations within it have been fulfilled by all parties. This means

In many cases, a home you own won't count against you for a variety of supplemental support. That said, there are some cases when...

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...

Above: Richmond - Image by Author Impact of Supply & Demand on Real Estate Moseley Real Estate School in their broker course states the...

Information for Buyers & Sellers on Receiving a Referral: The Problem with Many Sources to Find an Agent Many people today are finding...

What is an escalation clause? With an escalation clause, a buyer could make an offer for $400k on a home listed for $450k, with an...

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....

The Importance of Agent Candor & Honesty With Questions & Suggestions w/ Buyers & Sellers When a buyer or seller wants to do something,...

In this article I'll be going over the option for a buyer to possess a property prior to closing, specifically sharing the buyer possession agreement most typically used in Hampton Roads, VA. This document is different than a limited possession agreement and a seller possession agreement.

It's not uncommon for buyers and sellers, especially those with mortgages, to want to avoid closing at the beginning of the month, but...

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...

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