In United States one in six people move every year. Some move within the same county or in the same state, while others move to a different county or entirely into a different state. However, the quantity of people who move out of the country is the smallest number among movers. People move due to many reasons and 50% of them move searching for better life conditions. The most important one is better economic opportunities.
That’s why in some states the population is growing. Virginia is one such states and since 2000 the population has increased. According to June 2013 Bureau of Labor statistics about Richmond area, non-farm jobs increased more than 6,500. This job growth has been happening over the years and that is one reason for the population growth. The job growth also has helped the housing market and the sale of houses in Richmond, VA has increased by more than 6% in the first quarter of this year. Homes on sale didn’t stay listed that long because of healthy housing market.
There are many realtors in the state but it is important to find an agent who has experience. Some realtors opened their business because of a booming housing market. It is good to find a realtor who knows more than just selling a property. If the realtor is knowledgeable of the school system, tax laws, property laws and recreational facilities in the area, buyers can expect to get their money’s worth. One such realtor is Relocate to Richmond. The company has been in the business for more than 60 years.
Richmond is not the only city in Virginia that benefited from the state’s economic growth. Chesterfield County’s housing market has grown in double digits since the beginning of this year. More than 85% of population of the county lives in urban areas. Also home owners outnumber tenants. Once a crime-ridden Chesterfield County is now experiencing a low crime rate. As a result of the improvement in quality of life, today, many realtors list Chesterfield homes for sale.
As a whole, the state of Virginia’s quality of life has improved rapidly. The state’s revenue from tourism is more than $20 billion. Many US defense agencies are also based in Virginia. The state is well known for its good colleges and universities. It attracts many home buyers who are looking for specific kind of houses. For instance, in Richmond area owners sell old estate homes and there’s high demand for these houses. The best way to find a house like this is through a real estate agent in Virginia.
Relocation or buying a new home is not an easy decision. That’s why it is important to get the service of an experienced realtor.
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Guest Post provided by Relocate to Richmond, a realtor who is specialized in residential and commercial real estate. The company has been a real estate agent in Virginia for more than sixty years.