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Your offer was accepted by the seller - but you are not quite finished! Here are the 7 steps you need to take next to go from "offer Accepted" to "welcome home"

Thinking about buying a home “as-is”? While these properties can offer great value, they come with risks. Sellers won’t make repairs, and you’ll need to accept the property in its current condition. In this post, we’ll explain what “as-is” means, what inspections you still need, and how to protect yourself from surprises. Whether it’s a termite inspection, well or septic inspections, make sure you're prepared before making an offer.

Learn about the 4 big contingencies buyers include in a home offer: inspection, appraisal, financing, and home sale. Find out what they mean, how they protect you, and when to use them—especially helpful for first-time homebuyers.

Sweetening The Offer So, you’ve found the perfect  house—congratulations! 🎉 That’s a huge step, especially if you’re a first-time...

Found your dream home? Now it’s time to make an offer! In this helpful blog post and video, Richmond Realtor Barbara Reagan walks first-time homebuyers through everything you need to know—how to set the right price, what contingencies to include, why timing matters, and how earnest money and financing come into play. Learn how to make a smart, strong offer in today’s competitive market so you can land the home you love!

July 1 means new laws take effect in Virginia and that includes some changes for real estate. Buying a home in today's real estate market involve a lot of moving parts, so if you are a first time home buyer, you really do need to have a good Buyer Agent helping you with your purchase!

You’re pre-approved—woohoo! 🎉 Now the fun really begins! It’s time to start house hunting and find the place you’ll call home. 🏡 Check out my blog and video for tips on what to look for, how to stay focused, and what to expect as you tour homes to find your first home and say goodbye to your landlord!

If you are currently renting an apartment and paying around $2,000 per month, you may be closer to homeownership than you think!

If you are renting and think you can't buy your first home, you may be surprised that it is possible if you think of this as a stepping stone and the first step towards building equity.

If you're buying your first home in Richmond Virginia, then you need to make sure you have a lender who offers the right mortgage product for you. This post will help you know how to proceed!

As a first time home buyer, you may be wondering why your Buyer Agent is asking you to sign a buyer agency agreement when you haven't even looked at homes! Besides being required to be signed before you look at homes, there are some very important reasons why it is a good idea to have this agreement signed. This video & blog post will go through a number of those!

If you are buying your first home, it is important for you to have a Home Buyer Consultation with your Buyer Agent!

This post gives some quick tips on how to find the right Realtor to help you buy a home, especially if you are a first time home buyer in Richmond Virginia