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Rates Near 6.75%, Inventory Loosening: The Hampton Roads Market Heading Into Fall
30-year rates sit at 6.74% with the Fed meeting September 16. Here's how that lines up against August's city-by-city inventory numbers across Hampton Roads.
Read the post →BAH Went Up Again for 2026 — What It Means If You're PCSing to Hampton Roads
2026 BAH rates rose 4.2% nationally, 3.5% around Naval Station Norfolk and 6.4% at Joint Base Langley-Eustis — here's what that actually changes for renting vs. buying.
Read the post →Down Payment Assistance for First-Time Buyers in Hampton Roads: What's Available in 2026
A plain-English look at Virginia's real down payment assistance programs — DHCD's HOMEownership DPA, the Virginia Pilot program, and the Virginia Housing DPA Grant — what they offer and who qualifies.
Read the post →Thinking About Listing This Fall? Here's How Hampton Roads Sellers Should Get Ready
Inventory is up and days on market are stretching in some segments — here's what that actually means for fall sellers, and a real 4-6 week prep timeline to get ahead of it.
Read the post →Back to School in Hampton Roads: 2026-2027 First Day Dates by City
Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Hampton, Suffolk & Newport News start August 24 — Chesapeake starts two weeks later. Plus a timing tip if a move is part of your back-to-school plan.
Read the post →Mortgage Rates Just Eased Toward 6.6% — What It Means for Hampton Roads Buyers
Rates touched near 6.9% early this week, then eased to around 6.6% by August 5 — here's what that swing actually saves on your monthly payment, and why it's worth a call to your lender.
Read the post →PCSing to Hampton Roads This Summer? What Military Families Need to Know
A practical, current guide for military families moving to Naval Station Norfolk, NAS Oceana, or Little Creek-Fort Story this PCS season — VA loan updates, base access changes, and a traffic heads-up.
Read the post →Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Hampton Roads? Summer 2026 Market Update
A city-by-city look at prices, days on market, and inventory across Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Hampton & Newport News, and what it means if you're thinking about selling.
Read the post →How Much House Can I Afford in Hampton Roads in 2026?
Income guidelines, the VA loan advantage, and how to get a real affordability number for Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Hampton & Newport News.
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