Living in Chesapeake VA: What Military Families Should Know Before Buying

Mario Dove

Published on: 20/10/2026

Living in Chesapeake VA, from a Navy veteran Realtor. Which side of the city fits your base, the drawbridge schedule, tolls, the $1.01 tax rate and checking flood zones.

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Assumable Mortgages in Hampton Roads: How to Take Over a Low Rate While Everyone Else Pays 7%

Mario Dove

Published on: 06/10/2026

Rates are past 7%, but some Hampton Roads homes come with a 2.5% loan you can take over. What it costs, the equity gap, and what to ask first.

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Buying a Home Sight-Unseen During a PCS: What Actually Has to Go Right

Mario Dove

Published on: 27/08/2026

A Navy veteran turned Realtor breaks down how a Navy family bought a $425,000 Hampton Roads home sight-unseen during a PCS from San Diego, and closed in 28 days.

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