Your home mortgage is an important investment in your future, and a mortgage refinance can be a smart move to help you manage your investments when used under the right circumstances. Here are some things to consider about refinancing your mortgage.

As exciting as it is to move into a new home, not many people look forward to the actual moving day. Whether you are moving across town or across the country, moving is stressful. Here are some helpful hints from expert movers to make the big day a little more bearable.

Ready to buy your first home in Coastal Virginia in 2022? The Hometown Advantage Team specializes in helping first-time home buyers like you find their dream property right here in Hampton Roads.

The final walk-through on your new home is an exciting event. Be sure to do your due diligence to make sure there are no issues that should be resolved before you reach the closing table. Here’s what to look out for!

Though not predictable, you can always rely on the real estate market here in Coastal Virginia to change. Here are some predictions for the housing market in 2022.

December is already a busy time of year for most families, so you would be right to wonder if you are making a good decision by marketing your home between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. But before you make that choice, consider all the pros and cons to selling during this festive time of year.

Low-interest rates have many homeowners wondering if it’s a good time to refinance. Refinancing can save you a lot of money in the long term when done correctly. It’s important to consider the drawbacks as well. Here are some reasons why you might want to refinance, and a few things to be cautious of.

Deciding if it is time for your family to upsize or downsize is not always a clear choice. There are factors to consider that might push you to take the leap or stay put for a while longer. Whether you are thinking about upsizing so your family can spread out or purging possessions so you can downsize, here are some questions to ponder.

The early spring through the summer are generally the busiest times of the year for home sales, but the fall can be a particularly advantageous time of year for sellers. Housing inventory drops off during the fall months, so sellers have less competition. That means you can expect higher offers, fewer contingencies, and less scrutiny from buyers. You maintain more power over your terms.

It’s barbeque season! As you gather family and friends for some fun in the sun, don’t forget to include some excellent entertainment. You want to go for activities that get everybody out of their Adirondack chairs for some friendly competition.

Try these five family-friendly games to make your next barbeque a hit!

Real estate has long been considered a solid investment for many reasons. It is a relatively safe and easy way for people to build wealth beginning with a small amount of money.

Home equity…Everybody wants it, but what exactly is it, and how do you get it?

Both buying and selling a home are equally stressful, but what about when you are trying to coordinate both at the same time? There are a lot of moving parts, and the agents involved work together to insure the smoothest possible transactions for our clients. If you are selling your home and want to close on a new home purchase at the same time, here are some things to think about to make your move as smooth as possible.

On Earth Day, April 22nd, we celebrate our celestial home, planet Earth. It is a day to give thanks for the world around us and to take action to protect the natural resources we depend upon.

When we work with clients who are downsizing to a smaller home, one of the hardest chores they face is letting go of sentimental belongings they no longer have room for. It doesn’t matter whether the items have monetary value or not; in fact, often the most difficult items to let go of are worthless in terms of money, but priceless in sentimental value.

Last year’s spring break unfolded differently for many students who had no idea whether they’d be going back to school at the end of it. One year later, the pandemic is still a part of our daily lives, but we now have more of an understanding of how to navigate our new normal — and how to have a safe, fun spring break!

Although the parades may have moved online, you can still enjoy St. Patrick’s Day at home with family! Try out a few of these activities to bring you and your family the luck of the Irish while celebrating the day and history.

We love working with first-time home buyers. Helping you find your first home, learn the home buying process, and guiding you from house-hunting to move-in day gives me the warm fuzzies. Here are 3 things you should know before you start looking.

Moving is always hard work but moving to a new town can be exceptionally hard, even when you are excited about your next chapter in life. As Realtors, we can refer you to an agent in your new town to help you find your new home, and also give you referrals for other services you will need.

We all want people to love our home as much as we do, but especially when you are trying to sell it! While it’s impossible to please every buyers’ taste, there are several easy things you can do to make your home more appealing without spending a lot of money. Try some of these tricks and see if your showings cause buyers to swoon.