Thinking about buying in Virginia, North Carolina, or Maryland? Give your credit some attention before you fall in love with a house. Start with a clear picture of where you stand, then build a routine you can maintain. Your credit score is one part of mortgage preparation. The score you see in an app may differ from the score a mortgage lender uses, because scoring models and report information vary. A lender can explain how your credit fits your loan options. CFPB: Understa

Get your free Seller’s Guide | Request a home value evaluation and seller consultation Call or text Kelly Reider: 757-404-2478 Watch: 20 Details to Check Before You Sell A home can feel polished, welcoming, and thoughtfully maintained without a luxury renovation. When you’re getting ready to sell, the details buyers see in listing photos—and notice during a showing—deserve a little extra attention. Think of an “expensive” vibe as a sense of care and consistency: clean surface

Work in Newport News but want room to unwind at home? Compare Suffolk, Windsor, Zuni, Wakefield, and Franklin with crossing choices and property tips.

A $4.1 million investment will support teacher recruitment, preparation, and retention in Franklin City, Isle of Wight, Surry, and Sussex. Here’s why this matters for our rural schools and communities.

Explore Northeast North Carolina country living, waterfront towns, beach access, and financing options for eligible homebuyers—from front porch to shoreline.

Work in Norfolk but want more space at home? Compare Suffolk, Windsor, Zuni, Wakefield, and Franklin with your commute and property needs in view.

Your down payment is only part of your savings goal. Plan for closing costs, expenses before settlement, and life after moving day in Franklin or Suffolk.

Meet trusted lending partner and guest blogger Nicole Okal of Movement Mortgage, NMLS #2004076. Nicole shares five smart ways to prepare your credit for homeownership.

Plan Halloween near Franklin, Virginia, with local haunted hayrides, Goose Hill Farm’s corn maze, and Halloween weekend activities for October 2026.

Two votes, two different outcomes. Here’s what Sussex County’s October 15 solar and battery planning decisions mean—and useful questions for landowners and homebuyers.

A little fresh air can make a busy day feel better. And Isle of Wight County residents have a new outdoor space to look forward to. The county is moving ahead with the first phase of Henry H. Bradby Park, planned for roughly 51 acres in the Smithfield area. The project has reached the construction bidding stage—an important step toward turning the plans into a place people can enjoy. View the current project notice. What’s Planned for the Park? The county’s planning documen

Learn how to get mortgage pre-approved, what closing costs include, and how to plan your homebuying budget in Virginia, North Carolina, and Maryland.

When you’re getting ready to sell your home, paint can make a meaningful difference in how each room feels. The right colors help a space look fresh, welcoming, and easy for buyers to imagine making their own. That doesn’t mean every wall needs to be white. A thoughtful palette can give your home warmth and personality while allowing its best features to stand out. Let Your Home Set the Tone Before choosing paint, look at the finishes that will stay: flooring, countertops, ca

More protected forest. Support for local water. Learn what the South Quay expansion means for homeowners and buyers in rural Suffolk, Virginia.

How do you know if a property is a good flip? Learn to estimate ARV, apply the 70% rule, budget every cost, and compare profit margins using two hypothetical investment examples.

Buying your first home? Start with simple tips on budgeting, down payments, and getting ready—then join our free Zoom workshop on October 8, 7–8 p.m. Eastern.

AI-generated industrial HVAC illustration; not a photograph or rendering of the planned LG facility New jobs close to home tend to get people talking—and LG’s latest announcement gives Windsor plenty to discuss. LG Electronics plans to invest approximately $64 million in a new HVAC assembly facility in Windsor, Isle of Wight County, with more than 160 jobs expected. Announced September 30, the facility at 460 Commerce Center in Shirley T. Holland Intermodal Park will assemble

Plan your Suffolk Peanut Fest visit for October 8–11, 2026, with admission tips, parking information, family activities, and the October 3 downtown parade.