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. SE VA Highly Rated Things

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

While there are some exceptions, your credit score has a very high impact on most mortgages & your options as a tenant. Prior to taking...

Identifying the best systemized rating scales for hospitals for the US and creating maps for Virginia & the surrounding area

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One of the best options available for those seeking a low price on a rental (as low as free, as in examples above) is...

This guide forms an integral part of my area guide . Environmental Factors: FEMA's Composite Weather Risk Index FEMA has created a composite weather risk index of expected annual loss * social vulnerability/ community resilience. They have done that across a wide variety of potential weather-related hazards. There are areas of SE VA that range from the very low zone (i.e. Surry, Petersburg, & Williamsburg) to the relatively moderate zone (i.e. Newport News & Virginia Beach).

Here's a list of articles pertinent to the home-renting process, categorized in typical sequential order. While most elements are...

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

Image courtesy Penfed Credit Union In this article I'll be linking a number of resources & information I have regarding credit &/or...

Whether you're a tenant or landlord looking for tips or direct assistance in some cases, I've got plenty of options. Landlords Info Tips...

In this article, I'll be sharing some specific options of things to consider doing in central & eastern VA as well as steps to find some additional options. Introduction Including Where to Find Things to Do Look Online - Places Like TripAdvisor & Google Maps will be some of the best places to look. TripAdvisor & Google Maps have different systems, and I like TripAdvisor's ranking system, though it doesn't have as friendly of a map as Google Maps for those things to do clos

Many properties in the Hampton Roads area & some other parts of SE VA are in hurricane evacuation zones even if their home is not...

To locate a short term rental, there's no one central source like for home purchases. It is best to create optimized searches with a...

I feel that all buyers should have the ability to check for crime, and below provide some of the best sources I've found in the absence...

Image Courtesy REIN MLS In this article, I wanted to share some tips on initial search creation with your agent on the Multiple Listing...

Image by author Fair Housing Law is a critical element of real estate today after a history of tremendous segregation in the United...

Consider Alternatives to Traditional Rent Consider a Roommate Especially if you are single, consider a roommate . Consider Renting a Room...

Real estate agent provided rental assistance for prospective tenants, free resources, fees, some alternatives, some exceptions, rebate info, etc.