Maintenance, taxes, insurance and improvements for Hampton Roads homeowners — the part that starts after closing.

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.

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.

Peak Atlantic hurricane season runs August through October — and Hampton Roads homeowners have a shorter prep window than most. This room-by-room checklist covers documents, exterior, interior, and post-storm steps tailored to coastal Virginia homes.