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Storage During a Real Estate Transition
Image Courtesy Google Maps & American Classic Self Storage The question of storage often comes up in real estate, especially around the...
Adam Garrett
4 days ago4 min read
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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 29 min read
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What Can Go Wrong in a Real Estate Deal After a Home Inspection Contingency Has Been Removed or if There's No Home Inspection Contingency?
The primary hurdle after contract ratification between buyer and seller is the home inspection, but even after repairs are agreed on,...
Adam Garrett
Dec 23, 202411 min read
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Seller Review of Home Inspection Requests
Importance of Timeliness in Response While sometimes the other side can get exasperated & be ready to walk early (though they can't...
Adam Garrett
Nov 20, 20247 min read
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Ways to Unintentionally Part Ways from Your Favorite Agent
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...
Adam Garrett
Nov 5, 20245 min read
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Free Acquisitions for Your Home
All images courtesy Freecycle Whether you're a 1st-time buyer looking to save money, moving here from another country and trying to cut...
Adam Garrett
Jul 18, 20245 min read
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Home Condition At Closing
Image Courtesy Art Louis Photography from a Former Listing of Adam's What can buyers and sellers expect in terms of condition at closing?...
Adam Garrett
Apr 20, 20241 min read
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Contract Termination & Release
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...
Adam Garrett
Apr 18, 20241 min read
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Homes Often Don't Count Against You for SSI, SSDI, Medicaid, Section 8 & Other Benefits
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...
Adam Garrett
Apr 7, 202416 min read
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Why Should Sellers Avoid Offering Low or No Buyer's Agent Commission?
Image courtesy Housingwire Did you know that it's possible as a seller being represented by a listing agent (or a seller representing...
Adam Garrett
Apr 6, 20248 min read
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Assumptions
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...
Adam Garrett
Feb 24, 20241 min read
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Factors Impacting Supply & Demand on Real Estate That Influence Prices
Above: Richmond - Image by Author Impact of Supply & Demand on Real Estate Moseley Real Estate School in their broker course states the...
Adam Garrett
Jan 3, 20247 min read
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Referrals to Real Estate Agents Across the Globe
Information for Buyers & Sellers on Receiving a Referral: The Problem with Many Sources to Find an Agent Many people today are finding...
Adam Garrett
Dec 30, 20235 min read
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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, 20235 min read
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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
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Questions in Real Estate
Related: 1. Why Adam likes to ask listing agents/sellers about video/pictures prior to showings 2. Why Buyers & Sellers Often Choose Not...
Adam Garrett
Nov 8, 20231 min read
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Options for Sellers Looking to Sell Who Don't Want to List Online
For the vast majority of sellers, the best way to sell their home to achieve maximum value is going to be to list on 1 or more Multiple...
Adam Garrett
Oct 11, 20231 min read
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Homeowner Resources
In this article, I'll be sharing resources for new & existing homeowners that will be helpful whether you just closed or have been in...
Adam Garrett
Oct 5, 20239 min read
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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, 20231 min read
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The Importance of Choosing a Great Listing Agent
Many sellers fail to realize how important choosing the right agent is in their home selling process. Common Mistakes of Sellers Choosing...
Adam Garrett
Oct 1, 202323 min read
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