Pinup Coffee Opens a Standalone Cafe in Virginia Beach — What It Says About the VB Food Scene
Pinup Coffee has opened its second cafe location in Virginia Beach, this one a standalone spot at 2160 Locksley Arch in the Sherwood area. For buyers and investors paying attention to neighborhood momentum, this kind of small-business commitment to brick-and-mortar space is worth noticing.
Neptune Festival Boardwalk Weekend 2026: Everything You Need to Know
The 52nd Annual Neptune Festival Boardwalk Weekend runs September 25–27, 2026, along the Virginia Beach Oceanfront between 1st and 35th Streets. Here's the full schedule, what to expect from the chalk art competition, and tips for making the most of the weekend.
Virginia Just Made It Easier to Get a Mortgage on a Manufactured Home — Here's What Changed and Why It Matters
Virginia has updated its rules around manufactured home titling, and for buyers and owners in Hampton Roads, that matters. The changes open the door to traditional mortgage financing on homes that previously could only be purchased with higher-cost personal property loans. Here is what you need to know.
New Seafood Market Coming to Rudee Inlet and Other Hampton Roads Business Openings Worth Knowing About
Will Harrington, manager of Fisherman's Wharf Marina, is planning to open a commercial seafood market at Rudee Inlet in Virginia Beach this fall. New businesses like this one shape neighborhood desirability and, over time, property values. Here's what's happening across Hampton Roads and what it means for homeowners and buyers.
Why Out-of-Towners Are Discovering Virginia Beach — And What That Means for Our Market
National media outlets are actively pointing their audiences toward Virginia Beach, and that kind of visibility creates real ripple effects for local homeowners and investors. More tourism attention typically means more relocation interest, stronger short-term rental demand, and upward pressure on home values. Here's what's happening and why it matters if you own property here.
International Coastal Cleanup Day in Virginia Beach: How to Get Involved on September 19
Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation is hosting the International Coastal Cleanup on September 19, 2026, and local volunteers are needed to help remove trash from the shoreline. Here's what you need to know to participate, from where to show up to what to bring with you.
East Beach Square in Norfolk Is Filling Up Fast — Here's What's Coming to Ocean View
East Beach Square on Shore Drive is adding several new tenants, with Chelsea Bakehouse leading the next wave of openings in East Ocean View. Fit Body and boutique Splash are already open, and more businesses are expected in the coming months. For homeowners and buyers watching this corridor, the activity matters.
September 2026 Events in Hampton: Jazz Fest, Loc Fest, First Responder Week & More
Hampton has a packed September calendar for 2026, from the Phoebus Jazz Festival and the Loc & Natural Roots Fest to First Responder Appreciation Week and the Hampton Card Show. If you've been sleeping on Hampton's event scene, this month is a good time to pay attention. Here's what's happening and why it's worth showing up.
How Hampton Roads Is Helping Young Adults Get to Work — And Why It Matters for Our Community
The Peninsula Youth Collaborative is now in its fourth year of connecting young adults ages 16 to 24 to jobs by solving a problem most employers overlook: how to get there. Here's what this program does, why it keeps growing, and why a stronger local workforce is good news for every Hampton Roads homeowner.
Fewer Buyers Are Shopping Under $370K Nationally — What That Means for Hampton Roads' Most Popular Price Range
Nationally, buyer traffic for homes priced under $370K has dropped 11.4 percentage points since 2021. A large share of Hampton Roads homes sit right in that range, so local sellers and investors need to understand what's actually driving this shift and how to respond.
Mold, Military Housing, and the Fight for Better Conditions in Virginia Beach
Military families at NAS Oceana and other Hampton Roads installations have spent years fighting mold, maintenance failures, and rising out-of-pocket costs in privatized housing. The Campbell family's experience with Balfour Beatty puts a face on a problem that affects thousands of local families. Here's what's happening, why it matters, and what military families in Virginia Beach can do about it.
Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls Opens in Chesapeake's Greenbrier Marketplace: What It Means for the Area
Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls has opened its first Chesapeake location at Greenbrier Marketplace, bringing New England-style seafood to 1220 Greenbrier Pkwy. For anyone watching the Chesapeake real estate market, this kind of retail momentum is worth paying attention to.
East Coast Surfing Championships 2026: Virginia Beach's Iconic Event Returns August 23-30
The East Coast Surfing Championships returns to Virginia Beach August 23-30, 2026, bringing world-class surf competition to the oceanfront for one of the longest-running contests of its kind anywhere. Barry Jenkins looks at what this event means to Hampton Roads and why it's part of what makes living here worth it.
Getting Your Hampton Roads Pool Ready for Winter: What Homeowners Should Know Before the Season Ends
Fall arrives fast in Hampton Roads, and pool owners have a narrow window to winterize before cold weather causes real damage. Here's what the process costs, when to schedule it, and what it means for your home's value.
Mariner's Row Is Open: What Norfolk's Newest Military Housing Community Means for the Region
Norfolk just opened Mariner's Row, a new military housing community near Naval Station Norfolk. Here's what that means for rental demand, home prices, and inventory across Hampton Roads.
Could School Closures Happen in Hampton Roads? What It Would Mean for Your Home Value
More than 1,000 public schools closed across the U.S. last year, and Hampton Roads homeowners are right to ask whether local schools are at risk. Here's what school consolidation decisions look like in this region, which communities carry the most exposure, and what a nearby closure could do to your resale value.
Virginia's New Statewide Solar Savings Program: What Hampton Roads Homeowners Need to Know
Governor Abigail Spanberger just launched a first-in-the-nation statewide solar savings program that could lower monthly energy bills for Virginia homeowners. Here is what Hampton Roads residents need to understand about eligibility, how the program works, and whether solar panels add value when you sell.
Virginia Beach Ranked #1 City for Veterans in 2026 — Here's What Makes It Work
Veterans United ranked Virginia Beach the top city in the country for veterans in 2026, driven by the highest veteran community score of any city studied. If you're a veteran or active-duty service member considering a move to Hampton Roads, here's what the data shows and what it means on the ground.
Coastal Resilience Is on the Ballot: What Hampton Roads Voters Should Know About the Congressional Race That Could Shape Our Shoreline
The congressional race in Virginia's second district is about more than politics. It's about flood insurance costs, property values in low-lying neighborhoods, and billions in federal infrastructure money that Hampton Roads either gets or doesn't. Here's what homeowners should understand before they vote.
What's Opening and Closing Across Hampton Roads in 2026 — And What It Tells Us About the Region
Business activity across Hampton Roads in 2026 is giving residents and investors a clear look at which corridors are gaining traction and which ones are losing ground. From new restaurant clusters to anchor store closures, these shifts matter beyond just convenience. Here's what the latest openings and closings reveal about the region's direction.
A Hampton Roads Company Just Bought Diddy's $55 Million Star Island Mansion — Here's What We Know
A Newport News and Virginia Beach-based LLC just purchased Sean Combs' Star Island estate for $55 million — one of the largest residential sales in the country. Most Hampton Roads residents have no idea this deal happened. Here's what we know and what it says about the investment capital quietly operating out of our region.
New Bill Could Extend State Homebuying Benefits to Surviving Military Spouses — What Hampton Roads Families Should Know
A new federal bill could extend state homebuying benefits to surviving military spouses who currently lose access when their veteran partner passes away. For Hampton Roads, one of the most veteran-dense regions in the country, this change could affect thousands of local families. Here's what the bill would do and why it matters.
Hampton Home Values Hit $283K: What This Means for Buyers Looking for Affordability in Hampton Roads
Hampton's average home value sits at $283,362 as of mid-2026, roughly $124,000 less than Virginia Beach's median. For buyers priced out of the Southside, that gap is worth paying attention to right now.
A Major Hotel Investment Firm Just Bought 8 Virginia Beach Hotels — What It Signals About Our Market
Ascendant Capital Partners just acquired eight Marriott- and IHG-branded hotels across Virginia Beach and the Outer Banks, adding nearly 1,000 rooms to its portfolio. That kind of institutional bet on our coastline says something real about where this market is headed. Here's what it means for local homeowners, investors, and anyone watching Virginia Beach real estate.
Virginia Beach's $518 Million Resiliency Project Just Moved to Construction — What Every Homeowner in a Flood Zone Needs to Know
FlatironDragados has officially moved into the construction phase of Virginia Beach's $518 million resiliency project — the largest flood infrastructure investment in the city's history. If you own, buy, or invest in Windsor Woods, Princess Anne Plaza, or The Lakes, this changes the conversation around flood risk, insurance costs, and long-term property value. Here's what you need to know right now.