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Is New Construction Ever a "Deal"?
Image by American Real Estate Photography at a former listing of Adam's where the owners used a kit to build it. Related Credit &...
Adam Garrett
Apr 6, 20241 min read


Housing Choice Voucher Homeownership Program (via Section 8 Subsidies) in Central & Eastern VA & US
Did you know that monthly section 8 subsidies are available for home purchases in some localities? Eligibility/Requirements for Families/Individuals: Where is it Available? A dashboard has recently become available here showing people which localities active HCV programs are available throughout the US . The ability to apply Section 8 subsidies toward a home purchase are highly dependent on the city/county & whether or not the local housing authority has gone through the ste
Adam Garrett
Apr 1, 20245 min read


Home Inspection Requests for Buyers
Before you make any requests of the seller or request any repairs, be sure to go through the home inspection and seek to identify any items that could negatively impact your home insurance rates if left as is. Basics: The Seller May Reject Some or All Items Requested The seller may reject a number of requests from the home inspection removal addendum, especially those issues that still work & those that the inspector does not consider major/immediate attention items. It usu
Adam Garrett
Mar 29, 20249 min read


How to Measure Radon w/ Radon Eye RD200 Example
Download/Update Radon Eye App Go to your play store or other location where you download apps and download the Radon Eye App. If you've...
Adam Garrett
Mar 26, 20242 min read


House Buyer Next Steps After Submitting Offer
So you've just made an offer on a home or other real estate, but haven't heard back yet. The waiting can be intense. Now what? ...
Adam Garrett
Feb 25, 20246 min read


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


What to do After Your Agent Activates Your Search
Image Courtesy OneHome In this article, I go over buyers' next steps & tips following activating a search with an agent, including those...
Adam Garrett
Feb 22, 20247 min read


Transportation Impact on Where to Move in VA
In this article, I show a map at the bottom I've created of transportation options in & in some cases around VA, including train...
Adam Garrett
Feb 15, 20247 min read


Virginia Shopping Map
Locations to Shop in VA are most impacted by population density first and second by income levels of those areas. Locations in large...
Adam Garrett
Feb 8, 20243 min read


Buyer Agency Types: Represented, Unrepresented, Dual Agency, Designated Agency, Etc.
There are a variety of options for how you could go about an offer: 1. The typical approach, which around 86% of buyers opt for, is to...
Adam Garrett
Jan 19, 20241 min read


Should You Hire a Buyer's Agent? What do They Do?
Do Most Real Estate Buyers Use a Buyer's Agent? While many first-time buyers are aware that most sellers use a listing agent. Many are...
Adam Garrett
Jan 19, 202417 min read


Best Zip Codes for Home Purchases
Below I go over how to find the best zip codes for home purchases, highlighting resources from Niche, zip code visual maps, etc. I also share how some information on zipcodes is purchaseable and available in some cases to real estate agents like myself who purchase it (as well as those agents' clients) but not authorized by the merchants to be displayed publicly online. Image courtesy Niche Niche Rankings for Best Zip Codes to Buy a House I share the following in another arti
Adam Garrett
Jan 17, 20245 min read


Adam's Faith & Core Principles
Above: me & my wife on our wedding day Adam's Faith Basics Faith-Based Quotes More of Adam's Beliefs Personality Type & Communication Adam's Faith Basics: Basics : What is Adam's Faith? I am an Evangelical Christian I believe in the Bible. Love is very biblically important & faith helps me to love. I value & seek wisdom. I seek excellence. I am candid. I prioritize hard work. I identify as an Evangelical Christian. That said: a. I acknowledge that too often I don't live up to
Adam Garrett
Jan 12, 202462 min read


Hunting in VA Guide: Law, Resources, Details
Image Courtesy DWR from a map that was since taken down & replaced by this In this article, I wanted to go over some hunting basics for...
Adam Garrett
Jan 12, 20249 min read


Gun Laws in Virginia
Above - my dad & I in a basic duck blind Disclosures (i.e. verify with the most up-to-date government websites) It is best to always...
Adam Garrett
Jan 12, 20243 min read


How to Use Sentri Connect
This roughly 1.5 minute video goes over how to use Sentri Connect for the buyer's agent: This <1.5 minute video goes over how a listing...
Adam Garrett
Jan 8, 20243 min read


What to do if You Want to Buy an Unlisted Foreclosed Property
If you want to buy a property that is foreclosed, but hasn't been listed anywhere yet, here are some tips: Related: Pre-Foreclosures...
Adam Garrett
Jan 8, 20241 min read


Agent to Agent Hourly Assistance
Above - Adam viewing an attic with his ladder for a client. Related: What Adam Offers Buyers Most Important Cities/Counties in Hampton...
Adam Garrett
Jan 8, 20241 min read


Can My Agent Offer Me a Discount, Meal, Valuable Service, Raffle, Donation in my Name, or Gift for Referring Them Business?
By quoting the below, I am not stating that I agree with the below (since I am not an attorney), but that the sources I'm quoting below...
Adam Garrett
Jan 5, 20247 min read


Pre-Foreclosures
Image above courtesy Zillow Pre-foreclosures are where a home is about to get foreclosed on if nothing is done about it. When appearing...
Adam Garrett
Jan 5, 20243 min read
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