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

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.

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.

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.

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.