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 (2026)
What are the best neighborhoods in Richmond VA for families? For most families, I start with Short Pump and Twin Hickory, Glen Allen, Midlothian, Mechanicsville, Bon Air, the Fan, and Lakeside. The right pick depends on your school priorities...
Richmond VA Housing Market Report: Prices and Trends (2026)
What is the Richmond VA housing market doing right now? Single-family medians fell year over year in October 2026 in Chesterfield (2.6%), the Midlothian post office area (3.6%), and Henrico (3.2%), and the entire CVR MLS median was nearly f...
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 Ches...
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 in 2023 or 2024, you likely locked in a rate between about 6% and 7.8%. When rates drop to 5.5% or lower, refinancing could save you $200 to $400 per mo...
Earnest Money in Virginia: How Much You Need and How It Works
by Daniel Yoon | eXp Realty | Richmond, Virginia Earnest money is the deposit you put down when you make an offer on a home. In the Richmond, Virginia market, the standard amount is 1% to 3% of the purchase price. On a $400,000 home, that is $4...
Home Warranty in Richmond VA: Is It Worth the Cost?
by Daniel Yoon | eXp Realty | Richmond, Virginia A home warranty in Richmond, Virginia costs $400 to $700 per year and covers repairs to major systems and appliances when they break down. The question is whether it is worth it. My honest answer...