A Great House at a Hard Time for a Good Price

To get the obvious out of the way first: Emily and William Holbein didn’t buy a house at the best time to buy a house. 

But with a little creativity, they were able to find a ...

Tammy and Mike Wright had long planned to sell their Henrico home before retiring to Lake Gaston, a vacation spot on the Virginia-North Carolina border

So as their youngest child was graduating high school, they met with a few real estate agents who assured the couple the home would sell ...

For Mary and her husband Reed, moving across country to Virginia wasn’t about relocating for a job. It was about being closer to family.

The couple moved to Seattle after meeting at Christopher Newport University in Newport News. But with many of their family members still back here in ...

When selling a home, it's important to make sure it looks and smells as appealing as possible to potential buyers. One major turnoff for buyers is bad odors in the home. Whether it's the result of pets, cooking, smoking, or just stale air, unpleasant smells can make it ...

Written by Kyra Newman

Getting shot down three times in a row in trying to buy a house could have stopped some people in their tracks.

Not Paul Schellhammer and Liz Farber, who used those experiences as learning moments during a frenetic time for homebuyers. Continuing to work with Realtor ...

By Mark Cipolletti, Realtor

Ninety percent of home buyers say they found their house online. That’s no surprise when you think about how many websites, mobile apps and social media platforms are known for featuring up-to-the-minute listings of homes for sale. 

Buyers review dozens of homes ...

By Mark Cipolletti, Realtor

Moving can be one of the most stressful things that we do. For seniors, moving can be even more stressful. It usually means they will be downsizing and finding a smaller home and the modified lifestyle that comes with it. 

All of ...

By Mark Cipolletti, Realtor

When it comes to selling a home, first impressions are everything. That's why it's important for home sellers to make improvements that can help attract potential buyers and increase the value of their property. Here are some improvements that home sellers should consider making ...