Robin Gauthier's (robingauthier) Blog

Your Equity Might Be Higher Than You ThinkIf you own a home in Sawyer's Mill, you're sitting in one of the most in-demand neighborhoods in the Grassfield High School district right now. The numbers don't lie, and they're telling a very clear story: it's a seller's market.Let me break it down for ...

Are you wondering if now is the right time to make a move in Chesapeake? With the spring 2026 market heating up, Westfield at Hickory Manor is seeing incredible activity, and I’ve got the latest data to help you navigate it. Currently, there are 9 active listings with an average price of $603,878...

This one pricing mistake is burning through $20,000 of your home equity, and you probably think you're being smart.   Most sellers in Hampton Roads are leaving money on the table because they're following old-school advice in a new-school market. Today, I'm going to break down the three biggest ...

  Are you sitting on a goldmine in Etheridge Lakes? 🏡📈 If you own a home in this highly sought-after Chesapeake neighborhood, you might be surprised by what the spring 2026 market is doing.    Spring 2026 Market Snapshot: Etheridge Lakes vs. Hickory District When we look at the numbers, Etheridg...

Worried about your home inspection? Learn how to inspector-proof your Hampton Roads home for under $100 with these simple, high-impact DIY fixes.    IIf you are preparing to sell your home in Hampton Roads, the home inspection can be one of the most stressful parts of the process. Buyers are nat...

Ever walked into a home and just felt it? That undeniable sense of "this is it"? Prepare for that feeling at 514 Cavendish Way, a former model home in Chesapeake's highly sought-after Westfield at Hickory Manor. This isn't just a house; it's a meticulously crafted lifestyle waiting for you.   Th...

You just accepted an amazing offer on your house. The price is right, the closing date works perfectly, and you are ready to pop the champagne. But before you celebrate, there is one paragraph in the Virginia real estate contract that could secretly cost you thousands of dollars if you don't unde...

Are you sitting on a goldmine in Kempsville? 🏡📈If you own a home in the Kempsville High School zone of Virginia Beach, the answer is likely a resounding "Yes." As we move through 2026, the local market is experiencing a significant surge. High demand, coupled with historically tight inventory, ha...

Are you scrolling through Zillow or Realtor.com maps but still not sure which neighborhood is "the one"? You’re not alone. Finding a house is one thing, but finding a community that fits your 10-year plan is another challenge entirely. I’m Robin Gauthier, Broker/Owner of NextHome Tidewater Realty...

f you’ve been waiting for the Glenwood market to "cool off," I have some news that might be a little hard to hear: The heat is still on.   Back in August, we saw homes flying off the shelf in just 9 days. Fast forward to April 2026, and while the pace has "normalized" slightly to a median of 15 ...