Posts by ashackleford@hrra.com

Portsmouth, VA ranked No. 1 on Realtor.com’s® 10 Best Markets for First-Time Homebuyers in 2023   Beyond affordability, these 10 markets have many attractive features for first-time buyers – from nearby amenities to job opportunities.   Hampton Roads REALTORS® Association, Chesapeake, VA – Jan 20, 2023 – Portsmouth, VA, one of the market areas served…

Hampton Roads REALTORS® Association Reports Positive Growth in Home Sales and Inventory for July Chesapeake, VA – The Hampton Roads REALTORS® Association (HRRA) is pleased to announce that the July 2024 Market Indicators Report, prepared by Virginia REALTORS®, reflects continued growth in the local real estate market. The report highlights significant increases in sales activity, pending…

Hampton Roads REALTORS® Association Announces Endorsements for Local Office Candidates Across Southside Hampton Roads   Chesapeake, VA (August 16, 2024) — The Hampton Roads REALTORS® Association (HRRA) is pleased to announce its endorsements for local candidates running for office across Southside Hampton Roads. Following interviews with over 40 candidates, the HRRA Government Affairs Committee has…

HRRA’s Young Professionals Network Revitalizes Historic South Norfolk Community Garden Chesapeake, VA – [June 26, 2024] – The Hampton Roads REALTORS® Association (HRRA) Young Professionals Network recently gathered to rejuvenate the Historic South Norfolk Community Garden, promoting community well-being and sustainability in the city of Chesapeake. Volunteers from HRRA, including members and staff, dedicated their…

A HUGE WIN FOR VETERAN HOME BUYERS In March of this year, the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) had written a letter to the Veterans Administration urging them to change their policies regarding the VA buyer’s ability to pay for representation in a real estate transaction. The NAR position was that VA buyers often were…

Local REALTORS® and Industry Partners Join Forces to Support Seton Youth Services [Virginia Beach, VA] 33 dedicated volunteers from REALTORS® Have a Heart, a community-oriented initiative of the Hampton Roads REALTORS® Foundation, gathered in early spring to provide assistance to Seton Youth Services, a cherished nonprofit organization offering invaluable aid to youth facing homelessness and…

Southside Hampton Roads Home Prices Increased in First Quarter of 2024   [HAMPTON ROADS, Va] (May 8, 2024) – Home prices in the Hampton Roads area rose in the first quarter of 2024 as the 30-year fixed mortgage rate ranged from 6.60% to 6.94%, according to the National Association of Realtors®’ latest quarterly report. Compared…

Hampton Roads REALTORS® Foundation and Tidewater Community College Forge Partnership to Support Real Estate Education [Left to Right – Ariole Taylor, Database Administrator at TCC; Jay Mitchell, HRRF Chairman of the Board; Marah Chiara, HRRF Executive Director; Christopher P. Bryant, VP for Institutional Advancement at TCC]   [Norfolk, VA] —The Hampton Roads REALTORS® Foundation (HRRF)…

Nearly 50 dedicated volunteers from REALTORS® Have a Heart, a community-oriented initiative of the Hampton Roads REALTORS® Foundation, gathered on February 27 to provide assistance to Edmarc Hospice for Children, a cherished nonprofit organization offering invaluable aid to families with children facing terminal or life-threatening illnesses.

Local church pantry receives generous donation from the Hampton Roads REALTORS®, feeding 300 monthly [Virginia Beach, VA] – Hungry neighbors in Virginia Beach will receive upgraded aid from a local church pantry, thanks to a $1500 donation from the Hampton Roads REALTORS® Association (HRRA). This generous contribution, facilitated through HRRA’s esteemed Good Neighbor Award, underscores…