Buying a Richmond-Area House to Tear Down and Rebuild: What to Check First

Planning a teardown in the City of Richmond, Henrico or Chesterfield? Check zoning, Bay Act buffers, historic review, utilities, demolition permits and financing in this…

When the Seller Has Not Moved Out by the Walk-Through: Your Options at a Richmond-Area Closing

If the seller is still in the house at your final walk-through, you do not have to close as if nothing is wrong. Here are…

Moving In Before Closing on a Richmond-Area Home: How Pre-Settlement Occupancy Works and What It Risks

You can move in before closing only if the seller agrees in writing, and the risk is real: if the deal fails, you are living…

Buying or Selling a Richmond-Area Home Over the Holidays: Closing Dates, Recording and Lender Schedules From Thanksgiving to New Year

Virginia's legal holidays, the Federal Reserve's schedule and the Closing Disclosure clock disagree about the day after Thanksgiving. Here are the 2026 to 2027 holiday…

Real Estate Taxes on a New Construction Home Around Richmond: The Partial-Year Assessment and the Bill That Comes After Closing

Your closing proration on a new home may cover the lot only. Here is why a second real estate tax bill can arrive after closing,…

When a Richmond-Area Closing Gets Delayed: Extensions, Rate Locks, Per Diem Costs and Who Pays

A delayed closing usually costs money in three places: a rate lock extension, daily interest and carrying costs, and your own housing and moving bills.…

Accessory Dwelling Units Around Richmond: What the City, Henrico and Chesterfield Allow Before You Buy

Richmond allows one ADU in every residential district. Henrico and Chesterfield generally require a conditional use permit first. Here is what each locality's rules say…

Buying a Richmond-Area Home in Winter: What a Home Inspector Cannot Fully Test in Cold Weather and How to Protect Yourself

Cold weather limits what a home inspector can test. Here is what a Richmond-area winter report may leave out and five ways to protect yourself…

Builder Incentives on Richmond-Area New Construction: Closing Cost Credits, Rate Buydowns and Upgrades Compared

A builder incentive is a fixed pot of money. Here is how closing cost credits, rate buydowns, upgrades and a lower price compare, what Fannie…

Running a Business From Your Richmond-Area Home: Zoning, Home Occupations and Business Licenses

Can you run a business from a house in the Richmond area? Here is what each locality's own pages say about home occupations, zoning approval…