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. Virginia MLS Map for Buyin

Providing free & low-cost resources for kids & parents & resources for schools including a focus on school/school district selection via reviews.

Navigating some of the numerous elements involved in determining the cost soon before listing & around the time of closing on a home sale, focusing on net.

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

Above: Options for Free Camping or Free Shelters along the Appalachian Trail in VA for those with a Hunting or Fishing License, &...

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

The main ways to avoid the need for a shelter or transitional housing are: Time Management Most are unaware that one of the biggest...

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.

Above: Me in high school casting in high winds with my dad in the background and hitting the photographer with the hook accidentally!...

Image courtesy World Population Review What is the Homestead Exemption? Per World Population Review: "A homestead exemption is a legal...

Above: Image by Adam (not nearly how much money it looks to be, FYI) #s below are from 2024 Real Estate Tax Relief/Deferral Virginia...

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 Supp

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...

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

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

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

One of the deciding factors for some when considering a prospective purchase, and one factor that causes some to move or have buyer's...

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