Market reports, buying & selling guides, and community insights — from the Legacy Home Search team.

Virginia Beach has great options for first-time buyers — if you know where to look. Here are the neighborhoods offering the best value in 2026.

A low appraisal doesn't have to kill the deal. Here are your options as a buyer when the appraised value comes in below the contract price.

Beyond the purchase price, buying in Virginia Beach means closing costs, a down payment, and ongoing ownership costs. Here's what to budget.

Closing costs in Virginia typically run 2–5% of the purchase price for buyers. Here's exactly what you'll pay — and a few ways to reduce it.

Property taxes are one of the biggest ongoing costs of owning a home in Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, or anywhere in Hampton Roads. This guide breaks down how Virginia property taxes work, what local rates look like in 2025, and what buyers and owners should factor into their budgets.