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Marinas, Ramps, & Water Type (Fresh vs Salt) in Virginia
Toggle the Boat Ramps Option Above to Show Free Ramps; Do a Search for "Marina" To Show Marinas Image by Adam See embedded map below Free Boat Ramps & Launches When only "Free Boat Ramps & Launches" is selected above, it shows some of the many free boat ramps & other places to launch boats freely located in SE VA. Here's a 3rd party location to check options: Paid Marinas If you go to my map above, select "Paid Attractions & Amenities, type in "Marina", & (before hitting ente
Adam Garrett
Dec 26, 20231 min read


Escalation Clauses in Real Estate
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...
Adam Garrett
Dec 21, 20236 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....
Adam Garrett
Dec 13, 20231 min read


Questions in Real Estate
The Importance of Agent Candor & Honesty With Questions & Suggestions w/ Buyers & Sellers When a buyer or seller wants to do something,...
Adam Garrett
Nov 8, 20236 min read


Real Estate Auctions
In this article I'll be going through information including the following: Unique Elements of Auctions Auction Tips Sites to check for...
Adam Garrett
Oct 25, 20239 min read


REIN Buyer Possession Agreements
In this article I'll be going over the option for a buyer to possess a property prior to closing, specifically sharing the buyer...
Adam Garrett
Oct 4, 20232 min read


Does the Day of the Month Matter for Closing? Not Much Typically w/ Decent Savings, Maybe if Living Paycheck to Paycheck or Getting Assistance
It's not uncommon for buyers and sellers, especially those with mortgages, to want to avoid closing at the beginning of the month, but...
Adam Garrett
Sep 28, 20231 min read


Internet Connection in Real Estate
One of the deciding factors for some when considering a prospective purchase, and one factor that causes some to move or have buyer's...
Adam Garrett
Sep 25, 20233 min read


Condo Finances
Above: image from a former condo listing of Adam's - image by Adam In this article, I wanted to go over some of the differences between condos and other houses, especially in terms of finances, & within finances, especially in terms of lending differences. Differences Outside the Scope of Lending Differences - Lower Rate of Appreciation Generally speaking, appreciation (by %) go from highest to lowest in the following order: Single Family Detached Homes Townhouses that are no
Adam Garrett
Sep 19, 20237 min read


Effectively Transitioning Your Budget Following Increased Income
In any case where you're getting a higher level of income than you had before, whether you're getting a raise affiliated with a promotion...
Adam Garrett
Sep 13, 20233 min read


Receipt of Association Packets in Real Estate
Please review the association packet once it's in and let your agent know if you have any questions or feel free to reach out to the...
Adam Garrett
Sep 11, 202312 min read


REIN First Right of Refusal
A first right of refusal, also known as a "kick-out clause" is a way to protect the seller when the buyer has a significant contingency...
Adam Garrett
Sep 9, 20232 min read


Viewing Photos & Video on Google Drive
Related Visual Focus: Tips for Video Showings of Real Estate (i.e. a House) Adam Garrett's Video Visuals for Out-of-Town Buyers/Sellers...
Adam Garrett
Sep 9, 20231 min read


What to do if You Already Decided on an Agent Without a Referral from Adam or Adam's Opinion of Them
Typically, getting a referral from Adam will be the best approach to finding an agent in an area &/or price range that Adam doesn't...
Adam Garrett
Sep 7, 20231 min read


What Buyers Should Do After Home Inspection Contingency Is Removed
In this article I'll be going over your next steps following home inspection contingency removal, assuming that you had one to begin...
Adam Garrett
Sep 6, 20235 min read


Air Quality & Sickness by Area & in Your Home
Image Courtesy National Institute of Health When considering a move as well as considering activities in your current home & area, it's...
Adam Garrett
Sep 2, 202314 min read


How to Factor Commute When Buying Real Estate
Above: Berkley Bridge Opening in Norfolk - Image by Adam Garrett There are some factors to keep in mind when considering what areas you...
Adam Garrett
Aug 23, 20235 min read


Tips for House Buyers After Closing
In this article, I'll be sharing tips for buyers following closing on real estate. Rebate? In some cases, buyers will get a rebate after...
Adam Garrett
Aug 16, 202310 min read


Home Maintenance Tips
In this article, I wanted to provide some home maintenance tips geared toward new homeowners. Please keep in mind that I am only a real...
Adam Garrett
Aug 16, 202311 min read


Final Walk-Through Inspection on Real Estate
Disclosure On Changing Contractual Language Over Time & the Need to Refer to Your Contract Primarily The language below is accurate as of...
Adam Garrett
Aug 16, 20238 min read
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