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Virginia Landlords: The 5-Day Notice Is Now a 14-Day Notice — Here's What Changed July 1, 2026
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Virginia Landlords: The 5-Day Notice Is Now a 14-Day Notice — Here's What Changed July 1, 2026

As of July 1, 2026, Virginia landlords must give tenants 14 days — not 5 — to pay overdue rent before terminating a lease. If you own rental property in Hampton Roads, this change nearly triples your notice period and affects your entire eviction timeline. Here's what you need to know.

July 4, 2026
Hampton Roads Landlords: The 2026 Rental Trends That Could Affect Your Bottom Line
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Hampton Roads Landlords: The 2026 Rental Trends That Could Affect Your Bottom Line

Rising home prices and shifting tenant expectations are reshaping the Hampton Roads rental market heading into 2026. Here's what local landlords need to know to protect their returns and reduce vacancy.

June 30, 2026
The Real Numbers on Virginia Beach Airbnb Investing: Most Properties Are Losing Money
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The Real Numbers on Virginia Beach Airbnb Investing: Most Properties Are Losing Money

Across 20+ analyzed short-term rental properties in Virginia Beach, the median monthly cashflow is -$1,235. Before you buy an Airbnb investment here, you need to understand why most are losing money — and what the profitable ones do differently.

May 13, 2026
The Hampton Roads Neighborhoods Smart Investors Are Watching Right Now
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The Hampton Roads Neighborhoods Smart Investors Are Watching Right Now

Hampton Roads is quietly becoming one of the Mid-Atlantic's most compelling rental markets, and certain neighborhoods are pulling ahead faster than others. If you're building a rental portfolio across Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk, or Suffolk, knowing where growth is happening before prices climb is a real advantage. Here's what the data and local trends are telling us.

April 20, 2026
Hampton Roads Is About to Change: What the Next Decade Means for Local Real Estate
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Hampton Roads Is About to Change: What the Next Decade Means for Local Real Estate

Eight transformative projects are set to reshape Hampton Roads over the next decade, from offshore wind energy to defense innovation hubs. Here's what that means for homebuyers, sellers, and investors across the region.

April 11, 2026
What Hampton Roads Landlords Need to Know Before 2026 Hits
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What Hampton Roads Landlords Need to Know Before 2026 Hits

The rental landscape across Hampton Roads is shifting fast. From evolving tenant expectations to rising demand driven by high home prices, here's what local landlords and investors should have on their radar heading into 2026.

March 23, 2026