Chesterfield and Henrico Moved in Opposite Directions in July 2026: What the Split Means for Buyers and Sellers

Chesterfield County's median single-family price fell 3.3% in July 2026 while Henrico's rose 11.8% - yet both counties tightened on supply and sold faster. Why…

Using a Power of Attorney at a Virginia Closing: What It Has to Say and Who Has to Agree

A power of attorney can get a Richmond closing done when a buyer or seller cannot attend, but it has to be the right document…

Real Estate Tax Relief for Older and Disabled Homeowners: What Each Richmond-Area Locality Actually Allows

Income limits from $60,000 to $75,000 and asset limits from $250,000 to $514,000 across the six Richmond-metro localities. Every published threshold, the deadlines, and the…

How to Choose an Agent to Sell Your Midlothian Home: Who to Interview and What to Compare (September 2026)

A decision aid for Midlothian sellers, written by one of the seven firms listed. Who has a genuine Chesterfield presence, what each one actually publishes,…

The Final Walk-Through in Virginia: What to Check, and What You Can Still Do If Something Is Wrong

The final walk-through is a contractual right to verify condition, not a second inspection and not a chance to renegotiate. Here is what to check…

What a Recorded Plat Tells You About Your Richmond Property Line, and What Only a Survey Can

A recorded plat shows where your Richmond property line is supposed to be. A survey shows where the fence actually is. What to read on…

The Extra Line on Some Richmond-Area Tax Bills: How Service Districts Work and How to Spot One Before You Buy

A service district lets a Virginia locality levy an additional annual tax on property inside a defined boundary. What section 15.2-2403 allows, what the money…

A Shockoe Slip Landmark Just Sold for $3.9M Less Than in 2018: What the Turning Basin Deal Signals

SNP Properties paid $9.3 million for the Turning Basin Building at 111 Virginia St, well under the $13.2 million it fetched at auction in 2018.…

How to Pull a Deed, Plat and Chain of Title on a Richmond Property Yourself

Deeds, plats and recorded easements on Richmond-area property are public records you can read yourself. Which of the six local circuit court offices to search,…

Mechanic’s Liens on a Richmond Home: The 90-Day Window That Outlasts Your Title Search

Virginia gives a contractor up to 90 days after the month work ends to record a lien against your property. What sections 43-3, 43-4 and…

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