Virginia Beach’s Flood Insurance Discount Just Went Up — Here’s What That Actually Means
On October 1, 2026, Virginia Beach earned a better FEMA flood-risk rating, raising the standing discount on flood insurance premiums from 15% to 20% — for every NFIP policy in the city, not just homes near...
Hampton Roads Housing Market Update — Late September 2026
"The Hampton Roads market" isn't really one market right now, and this month's numbers make that obvious. REIN's fresh August data (released September 10) shows a region that's still adding inventory and still...
THE MOVE ACT (H.R. 10028)
A bill in Congress could let you take your mortgage rate with you when you sell. It's called the MOVE Act, and it isn't law yet. Here's what H.R. 10028 actually says, what it doesn't do, and why it matters for...
Buyers Nationally Are Finally Getting Some Breathing Room. Hampton Roads Isn’t There Yet.
New listings just hit a four-year high nationally, and Zillow says sales are cooling. But Virginia Beach and Chesapeake are still selling fast and at nearly full asking price — here's why the 'buyers have...
Hampton Roads Market Check: Who Actually Has the Leverage Right Now?
Not every Hampton Roads city is moving the same direction this month. Here's the August REIN breakdown for Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Suffolk — and who actually has leverage right...
Divorcing in Virginia? A New Law Could Help You Keep Your Mortgage Rate
A new Virginia law makes it easier for one spouse to assume a shared mortgage during a divorce — a change that could preserve years of a lower interest rate instead of forcing a costly refinance.
Where Advocacy Ends: An Agent’s Duty to Their Client vs. Endorsing a Breach
A recent contract dispute had me digging into something worth sharing: Virginia law is specific about what a listing agent actually owes a seller — and it's not what most people assume.
Did You Know? Getting a Condo Loan Just Got a Lot Harder — Here’s What Hampton Roads Buyers and Sellers Need to Know
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac quietly retired the fast-track condo loan review this month. Here's what changed, why it matters for Hampton Roads condo buildings, and how to keep your closing on schedule.
