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HRRA runs this feature in the Home section of the Virginian-Pilot. (Want to contribute an article? Email vhecht@hrra.com.)

The emotional effects of selling your home (7/7/18)
When investment co-ownership blooms, withers and dies (6/2/18)
Spring, curb appeal and psychology: appealing to potential buyers (5/5/18)
Investors and nonprofits can play significant role in providing housing diversity (4/7/18)
How's the market? Funny you should ask … (3/3/18)
Preparing to sell your home with love is very much like choosing a spouse (2/3/18)
The nose knows: What your house is telling buyers (1/6/18)

Set a goal of homeownership in the new year: What you need to do to prepare yourself (12/2/17)
A Realtors' reflection on Thanksgiving: Use this time to your homebuying advantage (11/4/17)
Things that go bump in the night: All you ever wanted to know about rats and mice in your home (10/7/17)
Put emotions aside when selling your home (9/2/17)
Home-buying considerations for military families (8/5/17)
Preparing for your independence days (7/1/17)
Cyber sold! Real-time technology for a great buyer experience (6/3/17)
Seven inexpensive ways to prepare your home for sale (3/4/17)
Seize the day to prep now for early spring listing, sale (2/4/17)
Baby, it's cold outside (and a great time to sell) (1/7/17)

Downsizing to sell: The spirit of "less is more" (12/3/16)
Real estate consumers change with the seasons (11/5/16)
Trees, please. Now's the time to beautify your property. (10/1/16)
Buying a home isn't just for the rich (9/3/16)
Pricing your home to sell (8/13/16)
Addressing the special needs of military home buyers, sellers (7/2/16)
Highlight outdoor space in summer selling season (6/4/16)
What is staging, and why is it important? (5/7/16)
Make every day Earth Day in your home (4/2/16)
The key to better communication (3/5/16)
Consider impacts of short sale, deed-im-lieu or foreclosure (2/6/16)
Selecting those who'll lead you through a home purchase (1/2/16)

Be thankful your glass is half full (11/2/15)
Rental property can strengthen your financial tool box (10/3/15)
Smart homes or smart homeowners? (9/5/15)
Home inspections benefit both buyers and sellers (8/1/15)
Considering a move from town to country? Let's talk septic systems (7/4/15)
Taking the lead in inspiring eco-friendly homeownership (6/6/15)
Why purchase a new-construction home? (5/2/15)
Perfect market timing? Is it possible, and does it matter? (4/4/15)
Use websites and a Realtor when searching for a home (3/7/15)
Market is all about "local, local, local" (2/7/15)
Selling your home? Try these strategies (1/3/15)

Murder case illustrates the value of precautions (10/11/14)
Separating truth from fiction when buying property (8/16/14)
Plan helps first-timers realize home ownership (7/19/14)
Preparing agents to be homeowner advocates (5/31/14)
Technology elevates a Realtor's expertise (4/4/14)
Sorting through the acronyms to find the right Realtor (2/1/14)

Shifting demographics provide new opportunity for housing (10/19/13)
Know the "why" of buying a new home (8/31/13)
7 reasons to buy a house now (7/13/13)
The question is: Do open houses really work? (6/1/13)
The Big Question: Sell or Don't Sell? (4/20/13)
Will you be the next Good Neighbor Next Door? (4/6/13)
Selling your home is purely business (1/12/13)