Richmond Real Estate Guidance

A practical closing-day checklist for Richmond-area sellers: keep utilities on through closing, leave agreed keys, remotes and useful records, transfer smart devices securely, and remove anything the buyer has not agreed to accept. From Curt Reichstetter of Two Dog Realty.

Before accepting any compromise on a Richmond home, ask three questions: Can you realistically change it? Can you live with it permanently? What will it cost in money, time, or stress? Curt Reichstetter of Two Dog Realty explains which tradeoffs are manageable — and which ones to protect.

Compare new construction and resale homes in Richmond, VA—including builder promises, upgrades, inspections, representation, and the tradeoffs buyers should understand.

The lowest advertised mortgage rate does not always identify the best lender. Learn what Richmond-area buyers should compare before trusting a lender with their purchase.

Choosing the right real estate agent takes more than comparing résumés. Here are seven questions Richmond-area buyers and sellers should ask about honesty, experience, communication, and strategy.

Flooding can affect properties inside and outside mapped high-risk areas. Learn what Richmond-area buyers and sellers should know about coverage, costs, waiting periods and flood-insurance requirements.

Homeowners insurance protects more than the structure of your house. Learn what Richmond-area buyers and sellers should know about coverage, exclusions, rebuilding costs, flood damage and reviewing a policy before closing.

Fire coverage is generally part of homeowners insurance, but limits and exclusions matter. Learn what Richmond-area homeowners should review before a fire occurs.

The home-buying decisions that cause the most regret often happen before closing. Here are six common mistakes Richmond-area buyers can avoid before making an offer.

Should you sell your current home before buying the next one? Compare the risks, financing options, and strategies available to Richmond-area homeowners planning both transactions.

New Virginia real estate laws affect buyer agreements, property disclosures, condo and HOA resales, and homeowner protections. Here’s what Richmond-area buyers and homeowners need to know.

When a Richmond-area home sits on the market, the problem is rarely just one thing. Learn how pricing, condition, presentation, access, and marketing work together—and what sellers can do next.

A Richmond buyer’s guide to meaningful mortgage preapproval, lender comparison, financing readiness, personal comfort, and avoiding problems before an offer.

Not every renovation pays off when selling. Learn which repairs and improvements help Richmond-area homes feel well maintained, move-in ready, and worth a buyer’s attention.

A practical guide to Richmond-area home inspections, common findings, repair negotiations, specialist evaluations, and how buyers and sellers can keep the process in perspective.

A practical Richmond-area guide to inspections, appraisal, financing, title work, final walkthrough, closing, and the steps buyers and sellers can take to reduce risk.

A practical framework for Richmond buyers to separate loan qualification from a sustainable homeownership budget that leaves room for repairs, savings, and everyday life.

National housing headlines do not always reflect what is happening in Richmond. Here’s what local buyers and sellers were experiencing in the Spring 2026 Richmond real estate market.

A practical Richmond seller’s guide to comparing price, net proceeds, financing, appraisal exposure, inspections, contingencies, timing, and closing certainty.

Richmond buyers can compete without treating price as the only tool. Learn how preparation, financing, contract terms, appraisal risk, inspections, and clear limits shape a stronger offer.