Summertime and the Housing Market is Fine!
I love summertime. The days are longer, kids are out of school, people seem to be happier overall, and houses are selling. Across Hampton Roads 9.36% more homes were sold in May 2018 than in May 2017, and even more impressive, the number of homes that went under...
Hampton Roads is a Rising Market!
The Hampton Roads real estate sales statistics from April continue to show a rising market. According to numbers from the Real Estate Information Network (our local MLS), 19.30% more homes went under contract (pending) in April 2018 than in April 2017. This...
In the News for Buyers and Sellers
April Update and win a gift card! Last month we were worried about sounding like a broken record. This month, it is the same song, but a different tune. The recognizable part is the year over year numbers continue to swing towards a seller's market. According to...
Tax Breaks for Homeowners
Top Four Tax Breaks for Homeowners As tax time rolls around, it's good to know that some of your largest home-related expenses are often tax-deductible - which is great news! Here are the tax breaks you may be able to take advantage of as a homeowner. 1....
In the News for Buyers and Sellers
Feeling and Selling Like Spring! We realize the calendar doesn't say April, but as we are writing this, the expected high is 76 degrees and the buyers are out looking as if it is peak season. There were 8,773 homes for sale in January according to the numbers from...
Looking To Renovate?
Atlantic Bay Mortgage group is excited to announce a VA Renovation Loan. This VA renovation loan may be the right loan option for qualified veterans looking to make home renovations. This loan allows active duty and retired service members to bundle renovation costs...
In the News for Buyers and Sellers
It's Cold Outside, but Sales are Warm! The end of the year numbers are in for 2017, and they continue to show a positive trend for sellers. The number that sellers care the most about, the median sale price across Hampton Roads, was $230,000 for 2017 which is up...
6 MISTAKES TO AVOID WHEN GETTING A MORTGAGE
A new year brings new goals! If home-ownership is one of your aspirations in 2018, below are the top six mistakes you should avoid when getting a mortgage. MISTAKE 1: FAILING TO CHECK YOUR CREDIT There are so many things that that rank...
In the News for Buyers and Sellers
The Weather Outside is Frightful but the Real Estate Market is....? The weather outside is frightful, but the real estate market is steadily moving closer to delightful! In fact, compared to the market we were in ten years ago, we are way beyond delightful and...
In the News for Buyers and Sellers
There Are Not Many Black Friday Deals Last month we wrote how things normally slow down in the fall and while that is still true, the last week around the office has felt more like the real estate market has just pumped the breaks. We aren't anywhere near a complete...
