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What Virginia's 2025 HOA Law Changes Mean for Hampton Roads Homeowners
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What Virginia's 2025 HOA Law Changes Mean for Hampton Roads Homeowners

Virginia's 2025 HOA law updates introduce important reforms affecting homeowners, buyers, and associations across Hampton Roads. From resale disclosures to stronger owner protections, here's what you need to know before buying, selling, or living in an HOA community.

April 18, 2026
Virginia Homeowners Can Now Build ADUs By Right — Here's What That Means for Hampton Roads
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Virginia Homeowners Can Now Build ADUs By Right — Here's What That Means for Hampton Roads

A new Virginia law signed in April 2026 gives homeowners the legal right to build accessory dwelling units on their property, removing the local red tape that previously blocked many projects. For Hampton Roads homeowners, this could mean new rental income, added living space, or a meaningful boost in property value. Here's what you need to know.

April 18, 2026
Why Virginia Beach and Hampton Roads Are Winning in 2026 — And What It Means for You
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Why Virginia Beach and Hampton Roads Are Winning in 2026 — And What It Means for You

Hampton Roads home values appreciated 4.17% in 2025 — more than double the national average. With the Bridge-Tunnel expansion, Amazon's new fulfillment center, and record defense spending, this region is accelerating. Here's what it means for buyers, sellers, and investors.

April 15, 2026
Hampton Roads Just Got a Blueprint for Economic Growth — Here's What It Means for Your Home
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Hampton Roads Just Got a Blueprint for Economic Growth — Here's What It Means for Your Home

The Hampton Roads Alliance has unveiled a regional economic playbook designed to attract jobs and corporate investment across the metro area. For homeowners, buyers, and investors, that kind of intentional growth strategy has real implications for property values and housing demand. Here's what you need to know.

April 14, 2026