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  Click here to read the blog & know how to prepare your home when you are ready to sell. https://familyfirstrealtyinc.com/real-estate-blog/what-to-declutter-before-you-list-your-home/ Benjamin Lacey, Southern Trust Mortgage Mobile    757-912-2180 eFax    443-378-7272 Email me My Website My Reviews Location 295 Bendix Road, Suite 400 Virginia Beach, Virginia 23452 & all of Family First Realty Inc.

Thinking About Buying a Home? Let’s Talk About What It’s Really Like. 5/1/25 If you’ve ever considered buying a home, one of the easiest ways to get started is by talking to people who’ve done it. Every homeownership story is different. Did they go with new construction…how did that go? Were they thrilled with the features they chose or overwhelmed by the process? How did your aunt handle the leap from renting to managing repairs and planning renovations? At Southern Trust Mortgage , we believe homeownership isn’t just a milestone; it’s one of the most powerful investments you can make in your future. Whether you’re buying your first place or upgrading to fit your growing needs, owning a home can offer: Long-term financial stability Emotional security And opportunities that renting simply can’t match Let’s talk equity: According to the FHFA and NAR, home prices have risen nearly 60% over the past 5 years, and most homeowners are staying put for about 10 years. That’s a serious piggy b...

   https://www.reinmls.com/news/last-10-years-spring-selling-season Last 10 Years: Spring Selling Season Resource: REIN  04/03/2025 There’s a lot of important data to sift through in the real estate business, but perhaps most important is settled sales. After all, closings are what usually matter the most to both home sellers and home buyers. One of the most interesting times to look at this data is during the months that comprise the “spring selling season” – March, April, May, and June. While this is in no way a forecast of any sort, below are the last 10 years worth of settled sales, looking at totals and changes for the months of March to April, April to May, and May to June. March to April:  As you can see, over the past 10 years the change from the month of March to the month of April has been more of a mixed bag. Six times closings have decreased month-over-month, while they’ve increased four times. The good news is that last year, settled sales increased ...

Join us in welcoming Parker Neff to our firm. Parker brings over 40 years of professionalism and expertise. He loves his family, friends and surfing Virginia Beach. We are honored he found his home here with us. https://familyfirstrealtyinc.com/my-team/parker-neff

SOLD!!   7708 S Quay Road, Suffolk, VA 23437 5 Beds • 3 Baths • 2117 sqft • MLS #: 10570607 Experience the charm of country living in this inviting 5 bedroom home, where timeless elegance meets modern comfort. #realestate #rural https://youtube.com/shorts/YNq2BqHJ-MA?feature=shared

SOLD  721 Alliance Road, Surry, VA 23883 3 Beds • 2 Baths • 1662 sqft Type: Detached | MLS #: 10568254 https://familyfirstrealtyinc.com/our-sold-homes