ADAM GARRETT

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

Image courtesy American Real Estate Media at a former listing of Adam's Below are photo, video, & Matterport policies pertinent to cases...

Image by Adam My Background in the Church includes former Youth Ministry, Mission Trips, & Christian Education Helping pastors and congregations to buy and sell churches has a special place in my heart. I grew up in the church, and as a kid, I always wanted to be a missionary. I still hope to one day be in full-time ministry once I've built up assets from my career in real estate so that I can be more self-supporting than I would be otherwise. I've had the privilege of being

Many seek to save and increase their income before buying a home, and many fail to realize that the most lucrative programs to reduce home cost are primarily geared toward those of low income and low assets. Because these limits fluctuate typically on an annual basis, below I've created a guide to help you in the process as a frame of reference since often public websites where these programs may be found aren't updated on an annual basis and don't have links to where to find

My friends Dr. Jim & Mary Rudisill in their live-aboard home at the time In this article, I'll be getting into methods of living on...

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...

Below I'll be sharing about how to locate shelters & transitional homes, avoiding a situation where you need one, and giving some details on ones specific to the SE VA area. Where to Find Homeless Shelters Throughout the US For a directory of shelters in multiple states or more locally, start with each of the below, but keep in mind that they are likely many additional options & persistence with looking at options is key: Homeless Shelter Directory Shelter Listings Map of She

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...

As distressed properties, short sales are one potential source of a "deal" in real estate. That said, they can also be quite a hassle....

While I've gone on cruises and slept in some of my dad's boats & other boats for short trips on the boat, I've never done live-aboarding,...

Image Courtesy Art Louis Photography from a Former Listing of Adam's What can buyers and sellers expect in terms of condition at closing?...

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 closing. When that happens, it's important to pay very close attention to the contract details to see if that's possible without significant consequences. What is Contract Termination? According to Juro , "Contract termination is the process of ending a contract before the obligations within it have been fulfilled by all parties. This means

City-Data for Median Monthly Housing Cost, Median Value, & Many More Options This map on City Data has a state view, county view, zip...

Image by author Why this Question is Legally Tricky As I mention in my article Seemingly Harmless Questions With Major Consequences if Answered Directly , this question is a bit tricky legally. If an agent were to provide merely their opinion on this issue, they could easily be accused of steering. Conversely, if the agent is the source of factual data in a universal way that could inform a buyer about best areas, it's not so problematic, and I would argue, a lot better than

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...

Image courtesy Housingwire Did you know that it's possible as a seller being represented by a listing agent (or a seller representing themself) to provide no buyer's agent commission? While that's been possible for years, following the NAR settlement, now it's official & a lot more people know about it. However, doing so substantially lowers your buyer pool and the agents that will push your property to their buyers, so I allow it if a seller wants to, but it's not something