Four common mortgage rate buydowns, what each does to your payment, who usually pays, and what to ask your lender before you buy in Richmond, VA.

A beach rental pays by the week and depends on the season; a Richmond long-term rental pays by the month and depends on the tenant. Curt Reichstetter of Two Dog Realty explains how to choose your first investment property, and why a duplex can be a smart place to start.

Virginia home sales fell 4.2% in September 2026 as mortgage rates rose, while the median price held at $420,000 and active listings jumped 20.4%. Curt Reichstetter of Two Dog Realty, 2026 President of Virginia REALTORS, explains what it means for Richmond buyers and sellers.

A low appraisal doesn't automatically end a Richmond home sale. Curt Reichstetter of Two Dog Realty explains what the appraisal means, how to check it, four ways buyers and sellers solve a gap, and a real $10,000 example.

Virginia home sales fell 4.6% in August 2026 as mortgage rates rose, while the median price climbed to $449,000 and inventory hit its highest August level since 2019. Curt Reichstetter of Two Dog Realty, 2026 President of Virginia REALTORS, explains what it means for Richmond buyers and sellers.

Curt's rule at Wild Ginger in Midlothian: start with the Lobster Wontons. Plus a Kobe burger, the Truffle Shuffle roll and slurp-worthy miso soup.

Curt Reichstetter of Two Dog Realty met with Sen. Tim Kaine and Rep. Rob Wittman's office in June to urge passage of the ROAD to Housing Act. It became law July 11, 2026. Here's what it means for Richmond, Virginia buyers and sellers.

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.

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.

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

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