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What if My House Doesn't Sell After Listing?
Image courtesy Shane LoVoie Photography of a Recent Home Sale of Adam's Sometimes a seller will ask me before I list with them, "What if...
Adam Garrett
1 day ago4 min read
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Premium Video Available in SE VA House Sales
Video for a former listing of Adam Garrett's After years of accumulating area photos , SE VA area resources , and area video, I recently...
Adam Garrett
Apr 92 min read
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Matterport House/Neighborhood Tours in SE VA
While I'm unaware of elsewhere in the United States where these are happening, I've brought Matterport 3D tours from the house to the...
Adam Garrett
Apr 84 min read
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Can a Real Estate Agent Show Me a Neighborhood?
Governor's Land at Two Rivers in James City County - Image by Adam I was recently asked this question by someone considering moving to...
Adam Garrett
Feb 2113 min read
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When Moving to a New Area, Should I Rent Before Buying a House?
There's not a 1 size fits all answer in this case. For some, renting for a year can be better, for some, a short-term rental can be...
Adam Garrett
Feb 174 min read
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Budgeting & Real Estate
Here I share about budgets in general in addition to the positive impact that homeownership can make to help many save more and invest...
Adam Garrett
Jan 156 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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Checking for Encroachment & Adverse Possession
Google Earth Historic Imagery Courtesy Google Earth A commonly neglected element of real estate in some places like Hampton Roads in VA...
Adam Garrett
Dec 23, 20246 min read
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Buyer Tips for Requesting Real Estate Showings
Below I'll be going over tips for requesting showings as well as helping to set expectations on showing requests. Tips (All Covered in "...
Adam Garrett
Dec 15, 202412 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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Should I Purchase a House with my Girlfriend, Boyfriend, or Others I'm not Married to?
Above: Adam & his wife Jessica The answer to this question depends on a number of factors. Please keep in mind that I am not an attorney...
Adam Garrett
Oct 16, 202413 min read
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Low or No Cost Camping (Including VA Map)
Above: Options for Free Camping or Free Shelters along the Appalachian Trail in VA for those with a Hunting or Fishing License, &...
Adam Garrett
Sep 5, 20249 min read
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Adam's Photo/Video Limitation Policy
Image courtesy American Real Estate Media at a former listing of Adam's Below are photo, video, & Matterport policies pertinent to cases...
Adam Garrett
Aug 31, 20243 min read
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Adam Garrett's SE VA Church Purchases & Sales
Image by Adam My Background in the Church includes former Youth Ministry, Mission Trips, & Christian Education Helping pastors and...
Adam Garrett
Aug 27, 20243 min read
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Low or No Credit Mortgages
No or Low Credit Loans: NACA: Credit Score Not Considered, Below Market Rates in Some Cases, No Down Payment, No Closing Costs, But w...
Adam Garrett
Aug 17, 202412 min read
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Income, Asset, & Rent Limits for Home Buying & Renting Programs to Reduce Costs in SE VA
Many seek to save and increase their income before buying a home, and many fail to realize that the most lucrative programs to reduce...
Adam Garrett
Aug 2, 20241 min read
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Homeless Resources in US w/ SE Virginia Focus
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...
Adam Garrett
Jul 20, 20244 min read
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Living in a Van, RV, or Otherwise on Wheels
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...
Adam Garrett
Jul 20, 20248 min read
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