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General A 7-Step Practical Guide to Unpacking Efficiently After A Move It’s exciting knowing that you’re starting a fresh life in your new abode. But that exhilarating feeling can quickly be replaced with dread once you realize that the moving truck has left the driveway, and you’ll need to face the daunting task of unpacking your belongings.
Buyer Richmond Cost of Living Explained: What’s Behind the Rising Expenses Thinking about moving to Richmond, VA? Don Reid Properties explains the true cost of living in the city, from housing and utilities to everyday expenses. Learn which neighborhoods offer the best value, how to navigate the local market, and expert tips for buyers and renters.
Buyer The Housing Market Is Turning a Corner in Central Virginia Heading into 2026 The Central Virginia housing market is quietly gaining momentum heading into 2026. Mortgage rates are declining, more homeowners are listing, and buyer activity is picking up. See why now could be the perfect time to buy or sell in Richmond, Chesterfield, Henrico, and surrounding areas.
General Planning To Sell in 2026? Start Preparing Now for a Smooth Sale If you’re planning to sell your home in 2026, now’s the time to get a head start. From small repairs to strategic updates, prepping early gives you a huge advantage in Richmond’s competitive market. Learn how to make the most of your timeline, boost your home’s appeal, and position yourself for a successful spring sale with expert insights from Don Reid Properties.
Buyer Should You Wait for a Recession Before You Buy or Sell a Home? Think Again. Some buyers and sellers are holding off, thinking a recession might bring better opportunities. But here’s why that thinking may backfire—and what Midlothian area buyers and sellers need to know right now.
General What is an Accessory Dwelling Unit? Regardless of what they’re called, an accessory dwelling unit, also known as an ADU, is an additional living quarters on single-family lots that is independent of the primary dwelling unit, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The separate living spaces are equipped with kitchen and bathroom facilities, and can be either attached or detached from the main residence.
Buyer How Buying or Selling a Home Boosts Your Local Economy Buying or selling a home doesn't just change your address—it significantly boosts your local economy. Each real estate transaction supports local jobs, from real estate agents and contractors to small business owners. For instance, purchasing a newly built home can generate over $125,000 in economic activity, underscoring the vital role of the housing market in community growth. At Don Reid Properties, we're committed to guiding you through these impactful decisions, benefiting both you and our community.
Buyer Is an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Right for You? Here’s What You Need to Know Are you struggling to find a home within your budget? Or maybe you already own a home but want to generate extra income or create a private living space for aging parents or guests. In today’s competitive real estate market, an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) might be the perfect solution. What Is an ADU? An […]
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General From KonMari To 20/20: 5 Expert Decluttering Methods To Try For A Tidier Home If you feel like decluttering is such a chore, it might be because you haven’t found a method that works well for you. Understand that there isn’t a “one-size-fits-all” decluttering solution. Tidying up your space will always depend on your time, energy, or interest, so you don’t have to follow only one rule. Here we’ve rounded up five of the most popular and expert decluttering approaches to owning less, hopefully to make the task a little easier for you.
General Should You Sell or Stay? How Home Equity Can Help You Decide in Richmond, VA If you’re a homeowner in Richmond, VA, you’ve likely watched your home’s value rise significantly over the past few years. With record-high homeowner equity, many are sitting on what feels like a financial windfall. As the 2025 housing market evolves, the question looms: Should you sell your home and capitalize on your equity, or stay […]
General Think Your House Is Haunted? Here’s What’s Really Going On and How to Fix Those Spooky Problems Something is creaking on the topmost floor, and yet you all know that no one’s there. Why did your door slam shut seemingly by itself? Could ghosts be causing your lights to flicker? You love your home, but it seems to be producing a variety of creepy and unexplainable noises. Sometimes, experiencing only one or two things is enough to suspect your house might be haunted.
General Think Your House Is Haunted? Here’s What’s Really Going On and How to Fix Those Spooky Problems Something is creaking on the topmost floor, and yet you all know that no one’s there. Why did your door slam shut seemingly by itself? Could ghosts be causing your lights to flicker? You love your home, but it seems to be producing a variety of creepy and unexplainable noises. Sometimes, experiencing only one or two things is enough to suspect your house might be haunted.
General 6 Little But Meaningful Ways To Be A Good Neighbor If you want to have a good neighbor, you have to be a good neighbor first. And learning how to be a good neighbor is a skill that can be equally as impactful on you as it can on your neighborhood. Here are six little but valuable practices to help you become the kinder, more caring neighbor you’d want to live next to, not only now that the holiday spirit is in the air, but for the whole year round.
General 5 Tips For An Easier Thanksgiving Cleanup If You’re Hosting For the First Time Thanksgiving is easily anyone’s favorite holiday of the year. With each bite of the glorious roast turkey, spoonfuls of delicious mashed potatoes, gravy, and cranberry sauce, and even a slice of pumpkin pie, we are transported closer to Christmas and the spirit of giving.But with a great feast comes a huge cleanup, which many are not looking forward to. You may be all set and ready for the Thanksgiving dinner, especially if you’re hosting for the first time in your new home, but have you thought about the subsequent cleaning load?
General 5 Biggest Plumbing Mistakes Many Homeowners Are Guilty of Making Plumbing issues such as dripping faucets, leaky pipes, running toilets, or frustratingly low water pressure do happen. Some of these may occur due to regular wear and tear. Unfortunately, some are downright results of poor plumbing practices and maintenance, which could lead to more serious issues including drainage problems and water damage, to name a few. Here are five mistakes and poor habits that many homeowners make, and some tips on how to avoid them:
General 5 Easy But Helpful Tips to Manage Stress This Holiday Season If you’re starting to feel the stress of the holidays, just know it’s normal since this season demands a lot for most of us. Thankfully, here are some practical strategies to keep stress under control and make it a truly enjoyable season.
General 7 Smart Tips To Keep Your Home Safe From Burglars This Holiday Season It’s the season of gifts, food, decorations, a lot of festivities, and of course- burglaries. Wait, what? Unfortunately, it’s the less cheerful reality of the holiday season. According to the FBI, 18 percent of home burglaries happen in December, and police only solve 13 percent of them. And if you’re going away on a holiday […]
General Do You Believe These Real Estate Superstitions? The home buying and selling journey is a massive undertaking for anyone. It takes plenty of time, expertise, negotiation, patience, and sometimes, even a little bit of luck. And as far as luck goes, many follow these superstitions still, even when it comes to real estate. And since it’s the season of holidays and festivities, […]
General Hosting Thanksgiving At Your New Home? Here Are Last-Minute Tips to Get Ready Owning and buying your first home is the perfect reason to host Thanksgiving dinner. And since it’s next week, chances are you have already made a checklist and started getting ready for the long-awaited holiday. But if you haven’t or still need a few reminders to make your festivities even a little less overwhelming, we’ve […]
Buyer The Ins and Outs of Giving or Receiving Down Payment Gifts For many first time buyers, saving for a down payment is one of the most challenging steps in fulfilling their dream of purchasing a home. Oftentimes, they know they can afford their potential monthly mortgages (which could be less or equal their current rents), but the upfront costs of buying, such as down payment and […]