Buying Land or Acreage Near Richmond VA: What to Check Before You Build

Written by the Mission Realty Team. Perc tests, wells, power runs and easements - the due diligence that decides whether a pretty parcel is actually…

How to Choose Upgrades and Options in a Richmond VA New Build Without Overspending

Written by the Mission Realty Team. Which builder options are worth paying for, which can wait, and which you should simply skip in a Richmond…

Buying a Horse Property or Small Farm Near Richmond VA: Fencing, Water and Zoning

Written by the Mission Realty Team. What to verify in Goochland, Powhatan, Hanover, Louisa and Amelia before you fall for the barn: zoning, water, septic,…

Buying a Home in a Richmond VA HOA: What to Read Before You Sign

Written by the Mission Realty Team. The resale certificate, the reserves and the rules you are actually agreeing to when you buy in a Richmond…

Richmond VA Showing Etiquette: What Buyers Should and Shouldn’t Do Inside Someone’s Home

Written by the Mission Realty Team. How you behave during a showing is part of your offer - here is what actually matters

How to Time Your Move From Renting to Owning in Richmond VA: Lease Ends, Closing Dates and Overlap

Written by the Mission Realty Team. The logistics of a rent-to-own move in Richmond: notice periods, deposits, planned overlap and what happens when closing slips.

What a Richmond VA Home Inspector Won’t Cover: Radon, Termite, Sewer Scope and Survey Add-Ons

Written by the Mission Realty Team. The specialist inspections that sit outside a standard Virginia home inspection - radon, termite, sewer scope, survey - and…

Do You Need a Buyer’s Agent to Buy New Construction in Richmond VA?

Written by the Mission Realty Team. The person at the model home desk works for the builder, not for you - here is what a…

How to Organize Your Home-Buying Paperwork in Richmond VA: What to Keep After Closing and for How Long

Written by the Mission Realty Team. A practical filing system for the stack of documents you leave the closing table with

FHA vs Conventional Loans in Richmond VA: Which Is Right for Your Home Purchase?

Written by the Mission Realty Team. Comparing down payments, mortgage insurance, and qualifying rules for FHA and conventional Richmond buyers.