Guides
Closing Costs in Virginia Explained: What Buyers and Sellers Actually Pay (2026)
by Daniel Yoon | eXp Realty | Richmond, Virginia Closing costs in Virginia run 2% to 5% for buyers and 6% to 8% for sellers. On a $400,000 home, buyers budget $8,000 to $20,000 and sellers expect $24,000 to $32,000. Buyer Closing Costs: Line by...Cost of Living in Richmond VA: What You Actually Pay in 2026 (A Realtor Who Lives Here Breaks It Down)
by Daniel Yoon | eXp Realty | Richmond, Virginia The cost of living in Richmond, Virginia is 5% to 6% below the national average, and housing costs run roughly 19% below the national average. For a single adult, expect to spend $2,700 to $3,...
Chesterfield VA Neighborhood Guide: Schools, Home Prices, and Where to Live in 2026
by Daniel Yoon | eXp Realty | Richmond, Virginia Chesterfield County gives you more house for your money than anywhere else in the Richmond, Virginia metro area. It is the largest county by population in the region, and it is where families go ...
Best Neighborhoods in Richmond VA for Families: A Realtor Ranks Them Honestly (2026)
by Daniel Yoon | eXp Realty | Richmond, Virginia The best neighborhoods in Richmond, Virginia for families depend on three things: school quality, home affordability, and daily convenience. After helping dozens of families buy homes across the ...
Buying Land to Build a Home in Richmond VA: What You Need to Know
by Daniel Yoon | eXp Realty | Richmond, Virginia Buying land and building a custom home in the Richmond, Virginia area is a real option if you cannot find what you want in existing inventory. Buildable lots are available in Hanover, outer Chest...
Real Estate Agent vs iBuyer in Richmond VA: Which Gets You More Money?
by Daniel Yoon | eXp Realty | Richmond, Virginia iBuyer companies like Opendoor and Offerpad, along with local “We Buy Houses” operations, offer fast cash closings in the Richmond, Virginia market. The trade-off: they typically pay ...
When to Refinance Your Mortgage in Richmond VA: A Homeowner’s Guide
by Daniel Yoon | eXp Realty | Richmond, Virginia If you bought a home in Richmond, Virginia between 2022 and 2024, you likely locked in a rate between 6.5% and 7.5%. When rates drop to 5.5% or lower, refinancing could save you $200 to $400 per ...
Home Appraisal in Richmond VA: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know
by Daniel Yoon | eXp Realty | Richmond, Virginia A home appraisal in Richmond, Virginia costs $450 to $650 and is ordered by your lender to confirm the home is worth what you agreed to pay. If the appraisal comes in low, it changes the deal. He...