Co-Signer vs Co-Borrower vs Non-Occupant Co-Borrower on a Virginia Mortgage

A co-borrower and a co-signer both sign the loan, but only some are on the deed. See how the roles differ, how credit and DTI…

Henrico Lowers Speed Limits on 54 Road Sections: What Home Buyers Should Know

Henrico County is lowering speed limits on 54 road sections, with the first changes expected in late November. Here is how the rollout works.

Trader Joe’s Signs Point to Springline at District 60 in Chesterfield

County filings suggest Trader Joe's is planned for Springline at District 60 in Chesterfield, with a leasing flyer pointing to summer 2027. Here is what…

Storms and power outages: what Richmond-area buyers should check before they buy

Check the FEMA flood zone, the power utility, nearby trees and generator rules for any Richmond-area address before you buy. Official sources and questions to…

Henrico’s Cactus House Site: 20-Home Subdivision Back Before Planners Nov. 12

A 20-home subdivision proposed for the Cactus House site at 10816 Staples Mill Road is on Henrico's Nov. 12 Planning Commission agenda. Here is what…

Natural Gas, Propane or Heating Oil: What Richmond-Area Buyers Should Check

Know the fuel, tanks, shutoffs and flues before you buy. A buyer checklist with Virginia inspector rules, CPSC and CDC carbon monoxide guidance, and seller…

Buy First or Sell First in Richmond: Bridge Loans, Contingencies and Rent-Back Compared

Should you buy or sell first in the Richmond area? Compare selling first, a sale contingency, a bridge loan and a rent-back, and see how…

How to check internet and broadband options at a Richmond-area address

Use the FCC National Broadband Map, Virginia DHCD and county pages to check internet at a Richmond-area address, with dated official facts by locality.

Heat pump or gas furnace? What Richmond-area buyers should ask about the HVAC system

Age, records, permits and efficiency labels: what to ask about a home's heat pump or furnace, and what a Virginia home inspection does and does…

Attic insulation and ventilation: what to check in a Richmond-area home

What a buyer can see from the attic hatch, signs of moisture, federal insulation guidance, and what a Virginia home inspector must cover in the…

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