The Hampton Roads market, explained twice a month.
A free letter for homeowners, buyers, landlords, renters and veterans across the 757. Plain English, real numbers, sources cited, and one practical move every issue.
Every issue, in about eight minutes.
Delivered every other Saturday at 6 AM. Here is what you will find, taken from our first issue, publishing November 7, 2026.
The 3-point version
The whole issue in three sentences, for the week you only have one minute.
The market in one chart
Prices, days on market and supply across Hampton Roads, plus a city-by-city table from Virginia Beach to Newport News.
Rate check
Where mortgage rates stand, with one worked payment so you can see what a rate change means in dollars.
One move this month
A single, practical action for owners, sellers or buyers. Example: price for the search box, not the round number.
For veterans
Home benefits worth checking, like the VA funding fee exemption and Virginia's real estate tax exemption.
Keeping Your Home
Where to call first if a payment is slipping, from official, free resources.
Rent smart, from S&K
Landlord and renter tips from S&K Property Management. Example: Virginia's late-rent notice is now 14 days, not 5.
Dates that matter
Real estate tax due dates by city, and local events worth your calendar.
Real numbers, with the source under every chart.
Every figure is cited, from REIN MLS and Freddie Mac to official city tax pages. If we cannot verify a number, we say so instead of guessing.
Every issue is a two-way conversation.
Reply to any issue with one word, and a person answers within one business day.
What homes like yours sold for in the last 90 days.
A free rate-and-payment check for the price range you are shopping.
A walkthrough of your veteran home benefits.
A complimentary Home Decision Report.
First invitation to our 2027 buying seminars.
A rental estimate from S&K Property Management.
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