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Tips, Trends and Insights for Home Sellers
Practical guides for selling a house in Virginia, from a local Hampton Roads cash buyer. Written by Joey Gizzi.
October 30, 2026
How to Sell a House in Virginia
How to sell a house in Virginia in 8 steps: pricing, the required disclosure form, settlement, the grantor tax and what you pay, from a Hampton Roads buyer.
October 28, 2026
Who Buys Houses As-Is?
Who buys houses as-is? Cash buyers, iBuyers, wholesalers and regular buyers compared: what each will take, how fast they close and what it costs you.
October 27, 2026
How to Sell My House Fast in Hampton Roads
How to sell your house fast: listing, selling it yourself, or a cash buyer. Real timelines, costs and what you net, from a Hampton Roads home buyer.
October 24, 2026
What Is My Norfolk House Worth? 2026 Home Values by ZIP Code
Norfolk, VA home values by ZIP code for 2026, what pushes prices up or down, and how to figure out what your house is worth before you sell.
October 24, 2026
How to Sell a Mobile Home in Norfolk and Hampton Roads
Selling a mobile home in Norfolk or Hampton Roads? Here is how titles work in Virginia, selling in a park vs. on your own land, and the fastest ways to sell.
October 24, 2026
What Is My Virginia Beach House Worth? 2026 Home Values by ZIP Code
Virginia Beach home values by ZIP code for 2026, what pushes prices up or down, and how to figure out what your house is worth before you sell.
October 24, 2026
Selling a House Near NAS Oceana: Noise Zones Explained
Selling a Virginia Beach house in an Oceana noise zone or APZ? Here is what you must disclose, how it affects buyers, and how to sell for a fair price.
October 24, 2026
Selling a House in a Flood Zone in Norfolk or Virginia Beach
Can you sell a house in a flood zone in Norfolk or Virginia Beach? Yes. Here is what Virginia makes you disclose, how flood insurance works, and tips to sell.
October 19, 2026
Selling a House With Tenants in Virginia
Can you sell a rental with tenants in Virginia? How leases transfer, notice rules, cash for keys, showings, taxes on rental property, and your options.
October 19, 2026
How to Sell a Fire-Damaged House in Virginia
Can you sell a fire-damaged house in Virginia? What to do after a fire, how insurance works with a sale, repair vs. sell as-is, and who buys fire-damaged homes.
October 19, 2026
How to Stop Foreclosure in Virginia
Behind on your mortgage? How foreclosure works in Virginia, how long it takes, the 60-day notice rule, and 7 real ways to stop foreclosure before the sale.
October 18, 2026
Inherited a House With Your Siblings? How to Sell It in Virginia
Inherited a house with your siblings in Virginia? How to buy out a sibling, what happens if one won't sell, who pays the bills, and how taxes work.
October 9, 2026
Selling a House in Probate in Virginia
In Virginia the house usually passes straight to the heirs, not to the estate. What that means for who can sell it, when you need the court, and what it costs.
October 9, 2026
Selling a House in a Trust After Death: A Virginia Guide
What happens to a Virginia house held in a trust when the owner dies, who can sell it, what the title company needs, and why the tax bill is often smaller.
July 28, 2024
Can You Take Your House Off the Market in Virginia?
Yes, you can take your house off the market in Virginia. Here is how withdrawing works, whether you owe your realtor, fees to watch for, and your next options.
July 24, 2024
Fair Market Value of a Home: How to Find Yours in Virginia
Four ways to find your home's fair market value in Virginia, what each one costs, and why your Zestimate and your tax assessment are both off.
July 15, 2024
Are Bandit Signs Legal in Virginia?
Are bandit signs legal in Virginia? Learn what state law and local ordinances allow, the fines involved, and safer ways to reach home sellers.
June 12, 2024
Here’s How You Can Get Out of Paying HOA Dues
How to get out of paying HOA dues in Virginia: what the law allows, what happens if you stop paying, the options that work, and when selling makes sense.
June 4, 2024
Can I Sell My House to My Business? A Virginia Owner’s Guide
Yes, you can move your Virginia house into your LLC. Here is what it does to your mortgage, title insurance, tax breaks, and when it is a bad idea.
May 10, 2024
Selling a House Privately in Virginia: What FSBO Really Costs
Thinking of selling your house privately in Virginia? See what FSBO really saves, what it costs in time and price, and what state law makes you disclose.
May 2, 2024
Selling a House During a Divorce in Virginia
Selling a house during a divorce in Virginia? How courts split the home, selling before or after the divorce, taxes, and military moves in Hampton Roads.
April 12, 2024
Can You Sell a House After Filing Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in Virginia?
Can you sell a house in Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Virginia? How the trustee gets involved, Chapter 7 vs Chapter 13, timelines, and steps for a clean sale.
April 8, 2024
Selling a House and Moving Out of State: A Virginia Guide
Moving out of Virginia? How to sell your house from out of state, whether to sell before or after you move, PCS tips, taxes, and signing from far away.
April 4, 2024
Lost Your Job and Can’t Pay Your Mortgage? What to Do Next
Lost your job and cannot pay your mortgage? What to do first, help for the unemployed, how long you have before foreclosure in Virginia, and your options.
March 20, 2024
Can I Sell a House I Just Bought?
Yes, you can sell a house you just bought. Here is how soon you can sell, what it may cost, mortgage and FHA rules, taxes, and your other options in Virginia.
March 12, 2024
Selling a House in a Living Trust in Virginia Before Death
Can you sell a Virginia home held in a living trust before the owner dies? What the law allows, what title companies need, and the tax rule that costs most.
March 4, 2024
4 Ways You Can Eliminate Odor in a House
4 ways to eliminate odor in a house, from deep cleaning and fresh air to sealing and odor removers, plus what to do if a smell will not go away before you sell.
February 18, 2024
What You Need to Do to Get Your House Ready to Sell in Virginia
How to get a house ready to sell in Virginia: which repairs are worth it, decluttering and cleaning, the documents to gather, and when to sell as-is.
February 10, 2024
The Closing Process on a House in Virginia: A Seller’s Guide
How the closing process on a house works in Virginia, step by step: who runs it, how long it takes, where you sign, what can delay it and when you get paid.
February 2, 2024
Here’s How You Can Sell Your House While You Still Have a Mortgage
Yes, you can sell a house with a mortgage in Virginia. How the payoff works at closing, what your home equity means, and what happens if you owe more.
January 18, 2024
The Best Time to Sell a House in Virginia
Spring is usually the best time to sell a house in Virginia. See the best and worst months, Hampton Roads seasonal numbers, and what to do if you cannot wait.
January 2, 2024
How to Sell a House With a Lien on It in Virginia
Yes, you can sell a house with a lien in Virginia. How mortgage, tax, judgment and mechanic's liens get paid at closing, and what to do if you owe too much.
December 22, 2023
10 Things That Fail a Home Inspection (And What to Do)
Can a house fail a home inspection? Here are the 10 problems that cause the most trouble, what happens next, and your options as a seller in Virginia.
December 10, 2023
Key Costs to Sell a House You Need to Know About
How much does it cost to sell a house in Virginia? See typical costs, from agent commissions to closing costs and repairs, and how to keep more of your sale.
December 2, 2023
Do Home Solar Panels Help to Increase a Home’s Value?
Do solar panels increase home value? What they add to a sale, the pros and cons for buyers, federal tax credits, and how to sell a house with solar in VA.
November 16, 2023
How Can You Avoid Capital Gains Tax on a Home Sale
How capital gains tax works when you sell a home in Virginia, the $250,000 and $500,000 exclusions, who qualifies, and legal ways to lower what you owe.
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