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Thursday, July 10, 2025   /   by Justin Watson

The Ultimate Guide to Buying a Home in Hampton Roads [2025 Edition]

Are you considering buying a home in Hampton Roads, Virginia? Whether you’re relocating for the military, upgrading for more space, or investing in your future, this guide will walk you through every step of the process in 2025.

Why Hampton Roads?

Hampton Roads offers a mix of beautiful beaches, family-friendly neighborhoods, military bases, and strong job opportunities. With cities like Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk, and Suffolk, the region has something for everyone.

Step 1: Get Pre-Approved for a Mortgage

Before you start browsing Zillow like it’s your full-time job, speak with a trusted local lender. Getting pre-approved will give you:



A clear price range




Better negotiation power




Faster closing process



Recommended Lender: ALCOVA Mortgage or use our Mortgage Calculator.

Step 2: Understand the Market in 2025

According to Realtor.com, the average home price in Hampton Roads is currently $385,000. I! ...

Tuesday, June 7, 2022   /   by Justin Watson

Why Real Estate Is A Good Investment

Why Real Estate Is A Good Investment

In todays post, I'll show you 10 reasons why real estate is a good investment.

Hi my name is Justin with RE/MAX Edge. I am a top 4% selling agent here in Hampton Roads. Recently being honored as "Agent of the year" with RE/MAX Edge. Having sold 100's of homes, I can say Ive seen just about everything. Okay, enough bragging...
Lets Dive Right In!
1. STORED VALUE 
Real estate is one of safest forms of investing because prices rarely go down. If they do, it's usually only for a limited amount of time.
  
In comparison to fiat dollars, the value of said dollar decreases as more is printed. That is not the case with real estate. The more homes that are built will not decrease the overall value of said property.
2. Natural Appreciation
Populations are constantly increasing and people are always needing somewhere to live. These factors drive demand for housing which in turn increases the value of the property owned. 
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