ADAM GARRETT

Governor's Land at Two Rivers in James City County - Image by Adam I was recently asked this question by someone considering moving to...

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...

Here I share about budgets in general in addition to the positive impact that homeownership can make to help many  save more and invest...

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...

The primary hurdle after contract ratification between buyer and seller is the home inspection, but even after repairs are agreed on,...

Google Earth Historic Imagery Courtesy Google Earth A commonly neglected element of real estate in some places like Hampton Roads in VA...

Below I'll be going over tips for requesting showings as well as helping to set expectations on showing requests. Tips (All Covered in "...

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...

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...

No or Low Credit Loans: NACA: Credit Score Not Considered, Below Market Rates in Some Cases, No Down Payment, No Closing Costs, But w...

Many seek to save and increase their income before buying a home, and many fail to realize that the most lucrative programs to reduce...

All images courtesy Freecycle Whether you're a 1st-time buyer looking to save money, moving here from another country and trying to cut...

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

Above: 122 Sandbox Lane in Yorktown, VA, the 1st house on the left on the York River from the Chesapeake Bay, where I spent college...

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 VA Main Homestead Provisions: Additional VA Homestead Related Provisions Mentioned in 1st Sentence...

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...

Image by Adam at Langley AFB Resources for Kids Blue Star Kids Military Child Education Coalition Sesame Street for Military Families Our...

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