Blogs by Author - Andrew Christie

Aug 26, 2026 • 10 min read

Military Mindset in Hampton Roads Real Estate

A military background shapes how Andrew Christie approaches every transaction: disciplined planning, clear communication, calm decision-making under pressure, and structured follow-through. In Hampton Roads' fast-moving 2026 market, those traits translate directly into better outcomes for buyers and sellers alike.A military-trained agent brings operational discipline to every stage of a transacti

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Aug 26, 2026 10 min read

Military Mindset in Hampton Roads Real Estate

Aug 25, 2026 9 min read

Alanton Homes: Architecture and Design Guide

Alanton is a Great Neck-area neighborhood in Virginia Beach bounded by Broad Bay and Linkhorn Bay, where homes range from mid-century ranches to updated coastal contemporaries. Waterfront orientation, elevated foundations, and outdoor living spaces are defining design features, shaped in part by the area's flood zone designations.Alanton is a Great Neck-area neighborhood in Virginia Beach bounded

Aug 24, 2026 9 min read

Broad Bay Point Greens: More Than Golf

Broad Bay Point Greens is an upscale Virginia Beach neighborhood anchored by a Tom Clark-designed 18-hole golf course, but it also offers deep-water boating access to the Chesapeake Bay, historic architecture dating to 1640, and landscaped waterfront homes, making it one of the most distinctive communities in the Great Neck corridor.Broad Bay Point Greens is an upscale Virginia Beach neighborhood

Aug 19, 2026 8 min read

Great Neck Virginia: Coastal Living in Hampton Roads

Great Neck is a waterfront peninsula neighborhood in Virginia Beach where Lynnhaven Bay frontage, a 70-acre public park, and access to Virginia Beach City Public Schools create a coastal lifestyle that stands apart from the rest of Hampton Roads.Great Neck is a waterfront peninsula neighborhood in Virginia Beach where Lynnhaven Bay frontage, a 70-acre public park, and access to Virginia Beach Cit

Aug 18, 2026 7 min read

What to Expect When Buying a Waterfront Home in Virginia Beach

Buying a waterfront home in Virginia Beach means evaluating more than the house itself. Flood zone designation, insurance costs, bulkhead and pier condition, water depth, and riparian rights all factor into the true value and cost of ownership. Buyers who understand these layers before making an offer close with far fewer surprises.Waterfront homes in Virginia Beach offer something most propertie

Aug 14, 2026 10 min read

Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Great Neck, Virginia Beach?

For most Great Neck sellers in 2026, the fundamentals still tilt in your favor: inventory in this neighborhood remains historically tight, median prices have held firm, and well-prepared homes are attracting serious buyers willing to pay for the location. Whether the timing works for your specific home depends on condition, price point, and what you need out of the move, but the market backdrop h

Aug 12, 2026 9 min read

Realtor Commission Hampton Roads: 2024–2025 Rule Changes

After the 2024 NAR settlement, Hampton Roads sellers are no longer required to offer buyer-agent compensation through the MLS. All broker fees are fully negotiable, and buyers must now sign a written agreement with their agent before touring homes. What you pay, and to whom, is decided in your listing agreement.After the 2024 NAR settlement took effect, Hampton Roads sellers are no longer require

Aug 10, 2026 10 min read

Great Neck Seller Prep Costs: Staging, Inspection & Repairs

Hampton Roads sellers typically budget for three pre-list expense categories: staging (a discretionary marketing cost), a pre-listing home inspection (optional but strategic), and minor repairs or touch-ups. None are legally required, but each affects your final sale price, timeline, and negotiating position.Hampton Roads sellers generally face three pre-list expense categories: staging, a pre-li

Aug 7, 2026 8 min read

Virginia Beach Transfer Taxes: What Great Neck Sellers Owe

Great Neck sellers in Virginia Beach pay two deed-related taxes at closing: the grantor's tax and the state recordation tax. Both are calculated on the greater of the sale price or the property's assessed value, and both are set by Virginia statute. Who actually pays each one is a matter of contract negotiation, not a fixed rule, so your specific obligation depends on how your purchase agreement

Aug 6, 2026 12 min read

Seller Closing Costs in Great Neck, Virginia Beach

Great Neck sellers are generally responsible for the grantor's tax, their allocated share of state and local recordation taxes, brokerage commission, settlement or escrow fees, mortgage and lien payoffs, prorated property taxes through the closing date, and any HOA or condo transfer fees assigned by contract. Most of these allocations are negotiable under Virginia law and spelled out in the purch

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