David J Hebel - Realtor

10/15/2026

Brewers win! Brewers win! One more game to the World Series!

10/15/2026

Go Brewers!

08/02/2026

Come see me today at my open house at 436 Crofton Village Terrace! It's a great end-unit townhouse, located in Crofton Village in Midlothian, part of Charter Colony. 3 beds, 2.5 baths, priced at $427k!

We are here 2pm to 4pm!

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Cell 804.672.8045 office 804.775.2000 EHO

07/16/2026

Great Information! I just registered our property, and you may want to consider registering yours!

Have you protected your home's title?

Many Virginia homeowners don't realize they can sign up for FREE email alerts if a document is recorded in the land records using their name or their property's Tax Map/Parcel ID.

It's called VADeed Alert, and it can provide an early warning if someone files an unauthorized deed or other document affecting your property.

✅ Free to register
✅ Email notifications of qualifying land record filings
✅ Available to Virginia property owners

You can register here:
https://risweb.vacourts.gov/VADeedAlert

While deed fraud isn't common, taking a few minutes to enroll is an easy way to add another layer of protection for one of your biggest investments.

As a Realtor, I believe that helping homeowners goes beyond buying and selling homes. Sharing resources like this is just one way I can help protect your investment.

Feel free to share this with other Virginia homeowners who may not know this free service exists.

07/01/2026

A lot of buyers and sellers are holding back right now because they're worried we're headed for another 2008. But look at the numbers.

In 2008, homeowner equity and mortgage debt were nearly identical. That means, if someone hit a rough patch, they had almost nothing to fall back on. That's part of what made that crash so bad.

Today? Home equity is at $34.9 trillion. Debt is at $14.4 trillion. So, homeowners aren't stuck. They have equity built up in their homes – which means if they needed to sell, many could and they’d still come out ahead. They have a cushion.

This isn’t a crash. Today’s market still has a solid foundation.

And if worries about a crash have been keeping you on the sidelines, it might be worth having a conversation about what a move could look like for you right now.



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06/30/2026

Why a Newly Built Home Could Save You $25K over 10 Years

Think a newly built home is out of reach? It might cost less than you’d think. Compared to an existing home, new homes save buyers an average of about $25,000 over their first 10 years. Because having a brand-new roof, HVAC system, and water heater means lower bills and fewer repairs early on. Ready to see if a newly built home is right for you? Let's look at what's available in your budget.



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06/29/2026

More homeowners are pulling their houses off the market right now. But don’t let that rattle your own plans to sell.

Yes, delistings are up. But relistings are climbing right alongside them. So, most of those sellers are simply taking a short pause to reset before putting the house back on the market.

That usually means stepping back to do a few repairs, taking fresh photos, bringing in staging, or adjusting to a better price. It’s a regroup, not a retreat.

So, if your house is sitting (not selling), treat it as your cue to listen to buyer feedback and adjust.

Because this isn’t a sign of broader housing market trouble. It just shows that sellers need to meet the market where it is.



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06/26/2026

More Sellers Are Taking Their Homes off the Market. Here’s What You Need To Know.

If you’re seeing headlines about how a record number of sellers are taking their homes off the market, don’t panic. It’s not a warning of an impending crash. It’s a market adjusting.



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You may be hearing that a near-record number of homeowners are pulling their houses off the market.

06/25/2026

Your House Didn’t Sell. Here’s How To Turn It Around.

If your house didn’t sell the first time, you’re not stuck. You just need a different strategy, and maybe a different partner.

When you're ready for a fresh set of eyes on what happened and what to change first, let’s connect.



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When your house doesn’t sell, it’s not just disappointing. It messes with your timing. Your plans. Your confidence.

06/24/2026

You may be hearing more homeowners are pulling their houses off the market. Maybe you're even worried that means we’re headed for a crash...

Here's what you should know.

There are 4 main reasons more sellers are de-listing right now – and none of them are “the market is about to crash.”

This trend is really about sellers adjusting to a market that needs the right price and the right prep.

And when a homeowner misses the mark on price or prep, sometimes taking a house off the market is a good way to take a beat and reset their strategy.

It’s not a warning sign of broader trouble to come.

If you have questions about something you’re hearing online or what something means for the market as a whole, reach out.



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