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How's the House Market in Hampton Roads?
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...
Adam Garrett
Jan 210 min read


Low or No Credit Mortgages
No or Low Credit Loans: NACA: Credit Score Not Considered, Below Market Rates in Some Cases, No Down Payment, No Closing Costs, But w...
Adam Garrett
Aug 17, 202414 min read


Homeless Resources in US w/ Central & Eastern Virginia Focus
Below is a list of resources from various locations for those who are homeless or who are facing the threat of homelessness: How to Avoid Becoming Homeless Non-Traditional Housing Homeless Shelters & Transitional Homes in SE VA Live Aboarding on a Boat (i.e. free sailboats anchored & where to find them) Living in a Van, RV, or Otherwise on Wheels Low or No Cost Camping Couch Surfing While Homeless While your first bet should be to reach out to friends and family, there are m
Adam Garrett
Jul 20, 20244 min read


Boosting Credit for Mortgages & Tenants
While there are some exceptions, your credit score has a very high impact on most mortgages & your options as a tenant. Prior to taking...
Adam Garrett
Jul 17, 202413 min read


Military Resources, Freebies & Discounts w/ Central & Eastern VA PCS Integration
Image by Adam at Langley AFB Resources for Kids Blue Star Kids Military Child Education Coalition Sesame Street for Military Families Our Military Kids "Receive free grants for kids of deployed soldiers! Grants can be used for Sports, Fine Arts, Camps, Tutoring Programs, etc." (per Frugal Girls ) Tutor.com ~ FREE Tutoring Services for Military Families! "U.S. military and their families receive FREE homework and tutoring help!" (per Frugal Girls ) Career Resources/Spousal S
Adam Garrett
May 17, 20245 min read


MyHousingSearch.com: Lowest Price Rental Search in 30+ States for Low Income, Section 8, Disabled, 50+, Homeless, & Veterans
One of the best options available for those seeking a low price on a rental (as low as free, as in examples above) is...
Adam Garrett
May 3, 20241 min read


Free Things to Do in & Around Virginia
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....
Adam Garrett
Mar 24, 20245 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...
Adam Garrett
Aug 24, 20235 min read


Mortgage Lender Recommendations
Mike Hartnett - a Mortgage Loan Officer Listed Below In this article, I wanted to go over specific lenders that I recommend that you...
Adam Garrett
Jul 14, 20234 min read


Mortgage Recommendations
Consider Your Primary Bank, Especially If You Have a High Relationship Status Tier That Guarantees a Rate Reduction Here are some...
Adam Garrett
Jul 13, 20236 min read


Should You Sell to a Cash Offer Off-Market As Is? "Patterns of Parasitic Purchasing" Per Drexel.Edu
You may have seen the "We Buy Houses!" signs, received postcards from them, received calls from them, or received texts from them. I have...
Adam Garrett
Jul 13, 202314 min read


Tips for House Buyers to Prepare For Closing
Above: Image by Adam of a buyer before closing - used with permission In this article, I'd like to share some of the important...
Adam Garrett
Jul 11, 202316 min read


East/Central Virginia House Buyer Guide
Arguably unmatched guide for home purchasers in East & Central VA (Hampton Roads, Greater Richmond, Middle Peninsula, Northern Neck), going step-by-step through the house-buying process.
Adam Garrett
Jun 28, 202314 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


Below & Above Asking Price Offers
Many newer agents and unrepresented buyers who haven't purchased many houses don't offer the right price on houses & other real estate...
Adam Garrett
Jan 31, 20237 min read


Virginia Cities/Counties Information Compared & Real Estate Property Info
I've created a master spreadsheet for government & other information on virginia localities . In case you're unfamiliar with Google Sheets , I've created an article on the subject as well. Some tabs cover all of Virginia while others cover exclusively Central & Eastern Virginia. I'm unaware of any publicly available spreadsheet that can come close to being as comprehensive as this one for the task of comparing potential cities/counties in Central & Eastern VA. While most of t
Adam Garrett
Jan 2, 20234 min read


Renting Out Rooms
Sometimes I'll get asked by a prospective buyer if they are able to rent out rooms of their home, and sometimes someone will contact me...
Adam Garrett
Dec 19, 20224 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


Mortgage Interest Rates
Mortgage interest rates are one of the most significant factors that influence the housing market & buyer purchasing power for any buyers...
Adam Garrett
Oct 27, 202211 min read


As is House Purchases & Sales
Above: My as-is HUD foreclosure purchase that is my rental property where I got a fantastic deal in part because it was being sold as is...
Adam Garrett
Oct 21, 202218 min read
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