Hampton Roads Real Estate Blog & Local Market Insights

Written by John King, a U.S. Navy veteran and Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices RW Towne Realty REALTOR® with 441 closings across Hampton Roads, this library covers what buyers, sellers, and military families actually need to know about real estate in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, and the surrounding 757.

Explore more than 200 original Hampton Roads real estate articles covering local neighborhoods, military PCS moves, VA loan strategy, home selling, waterfront property, market trends, and home buying — lessons drawn from more than 13 years of local transactions, not syndicated content.

Every guide is organized by topic below. Start with the cornerstone resources, browse a cluster, or scroll to the newest articles.

Start here

Start with these six cornerstone resources, then explore the supporting guides below.

Market data

Hampton Roads 13-Year Transaction Study

441 closings from 2014 to 2026, broken down by year, city, price band, and financing type.

Military & PCS

Military PCS Guide to Hampton Roads

Bases, BAH, VA loans, commute-based neighborhood picks, and a 90-day plan for buying on orders.

Waterfront

Hampton Roads Waterfront Real Estate Guide

Waterfront neighborhoods, flood zones, pricing, disclosures, and what buyers actually pay for on the water.

Selling

Sell My House in Virginia Beach Guide

Pricing strategy, prep, marketing, and timing for Virginia Beach and Hampton Roads sellers.

Neighborhoods

Virginia Beach & Hampton Roads Neighborhood Guides

Guides to Virginia Beach, Norfolk, and Chesapeake neighborhoods: prices, commutes, flood zones, and fit.

PCS out / relocating

Moving Out of Hampton Roads Guide

How to sell here on a deadline and get a vetted agent at your next duty station.