Chris August - Real Estate Agent

09/04/2026

🏡 JUST LISTED | 1214 Tyler Ave, Newport News, VA 🔑

If you’ve been searching for an affordable 3-bedroom home for sale in Newport News, this one deserves a closer look. 👀

💰 Offered at $249,900
🛏️ 3 Bedrooms
🛁 2 Bathrooms
📐 Over 1,200 Sq. Ft.

1214 Tyler Ave is a cozy ranch offering an additional living area, giving you more room to spread out than you may expect.

Step outside and you’ll find one of my favorite features of the property: a large fenced backyard with plenty of room for cookouts, entertaining, gardening, pets, or simply enjoying the outdoors. 🌳☀️

The covered deck/gazebo area gives you another great place to relax, while the large detached garage offers plenty of potential for storage, a workshop, hobbies, or your next project. 🔨

The home is also conveniently located near Hampton Roads Center Parkway, making it easy to get around Newport News and the surrounding Hampton Roads area.

Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer, looking to downsize, or simply want a home where you can add your own personal touches and build some sweat equity, this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

📲 Want to see 1214 Tyler Ave in person?
Send me a DM, or call/text 757-773-2188 to schedule your private showing.

Chris August | REALTOR®
LPT Realty LLC

09/03/2026

🏡 JUST LISTED in Newport News, VA! 👀🔑
📍 1214 Tyler Ave, Newport News, VA
💰 $249,900
🛏️ 3 Bedrooms | 🛁 2 Bathrooms | 1,200+ Sq. Ft.
Looking for a Newport News home for sale with a big backyard, extra living space, and room to make it your own?
This charming ranch features a fenced backyard, covered deck/gazebo area, and a large detached garage with plenty of possibilities for storage, hobbies, or a workshop. 🌳☀️🔨
First-time buyer? Downsizing? Looking for your next home in Hampton Roads? Come take a look.
📲 DM me “TYLER” for more information or to schedule a private showing.
Chris August | REALTOR®
LPT Realty LLC
📱 757-773-2188

08/19/2026

🏡 Possible Hampton Rental Coming Available

I have a seller considering renting out their 5-bedroom, 2.5-bath home in Hampton instead of selling.

💰 $2,750/month
🛏️ 5 bedrooms
🛁 2.5 bathrooms
🚗 Garage
📅 Open to short-term, mid-term, or a traditional 12-month lease

We’re just putting out some feelers right now to gauge interest before making a final decision.

DM me if you or someone you know may be interested.

08/19/2026

You may be closer to buying a home than you think.

If you’re looking in Hampton or Newport News, I put together this 2026 FHA buyer guide to show how monthly payment, home price, and upfront cash can connect in our local market.

I live and work here on the Peninsula, so this is based on what buyers are actually seeing in Hampton and Newport News — not just national averages.

One important note: don’t let the “cash to have saved” column discourage you.

If you’re a first-time homebuyer, there are grants and down-payment assistance programs you may qualify for that can reduce how much you need out of pocket.

If you qualify for a VA loan, your numbers may look even better because eligible VA buyers can potentially purchase with 0% down.

And regardless of loan type, we can often structure offers that request seller-paid closing cost assistance, subject to the seller agreeing and your loan program’s limits.

This chart is a starting point, not a loan quote. Your actual payment and buying power will depend on your credit, income, debts, taxes, insurance, interest rate, and loan program.

If you want to know what your numbers look like, I’m happy to help you put together a realistic game plan.

📱 Call or text: 757-773-2188
📧 [email protected]

08/14/2026

🏡 JUST LISTED IN HAMPTON, VA!

Looking for more space, flexible living areas, and the potential for lower monthly energy costs? 85 Tide Mill Lane may be the one. Share this listing with anyone searching for a spacious home in a convenient Hampton location!

📍 85 Tide Mill Lane, Hampton, VA 23666
💰 Offered at $348,500

Property highlights:

✅ 5 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms
✅ Approximately 1,850 square feet
✅ Two separate living areas
✅ First-floor bedroom and full bathroom
✅ Paid-off solar panels
✅ Large garage with a dedicated project/workbench area
✅ Fenced backyard with patio
✅ Convenient to Langley Air Force Base, NASA Langley, Peninsula Town Center, shopping, dining, and more

Take a look through the photos and full property details, then message me directly to schedule your private tour!

🔗 View the full listing:
https://chris.legacyhomesearch.com/search/detail/267931638

Chris August, REALTOR®
Legacy Home Team | LPT Realty LLC

Select images have been virtually staged to help illustrate the potential use of the space.

08/07/2026

🏡 JUST LISTED IN HAMPTON, VA!

Looking for more space, flexible living areas, and the potential for lower monthly energy costs? 85 Tide Mill Lane may be the one. Share this listing with anyone searching for a spacious home in a convenient Hampton location!

📍 85 Tide Mill Lane, Hampton, VA 23666
💰 Offered at $348,500

Property highlights:

✅ 5 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms
✅ Approximately 1,850 square feet
✅ Two separate living areas
✅ First-floor bedroom and full bathroom
✅ Paid-off solar panels
✅ Large garage with a dedicated project/workbench area
✅ Fenced backyard with patio
✅ Convenient to Langley Air Force Base, NASA Langley, Peninsula Town Center, shopping, dining, and more

Take a look through the photos and full property details, then message me directly to schedule your private tour!

🔗 View the full listing:
https://chris.legacyhomesearch.com/search/detail/267931638

Chris August, REALTOR®
Legacy Home Team | LPT Realty LLC

Select images have been virtually staged to help illustrate the potential use of the space.

08/07/2026

Know someone looking for a house in Hampton? Check out my listing!

🏡 JUST LISTED IN HAMPTON, VA!

Know someone looking for more space, flexible living areas, and the potential for lower monthly energy costs? Send them this listing ASAP!

📍 85 Tide Mill Lane, Hampton, VA 23666
💰 Offered at $355,000

Highlights include:

✅ 5 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms
✅ Approximately 1,850 square feet
✅ Two separate living areas
✅ First-floor bedroom and full bathroom
✅ Paid-off solar panels
✅ Large garage with a project/workbench area
✅ Fenced backyard and patio
✅ Convenient to Langley Air Force Base, NASA Langley, Peninsula Town Center, shopping, dining, and more

Take a look at the photos and full property details below. Message me directly to schedule your private tour!

🔗 https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/85-Tide-Mill-Ln-Hampton-VA-23666/74414986_zpid/?utm_campaign=zillowwebmessage&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=txtshare

Chris August, REALTOR®
Legacy Home Team | LPT Realty LLC

07/31/2026

“You’re often quicker to turn a client into a friend than you are to turn a friend into a client.”

That is exactly how this story unfolded.

A few years ago, this couple trusted me to DJ their wedding. Later, they trusted me to sell another home. Most recently, I had the privilege of serving them again by selling their townhouse at 150 Hidden Lake Place.

Naturally, I brought my usual “Karizma” approach: roll up my sleeves, get my hands dirty, and go above and beyond wherever I believed it could add value. The sellers jumped in too, making this a true team effort. For the projects I could not handle personally, I brought in trusted professionals from my network to make sure the work was completed properly.

Every repair, improvement, and long day paid off.

The townhouse received a full-price offer on the second day it was listed and is now officially closed. 🔑🏡

I never take relationships like these for granted. It means a great deal when someone trusts me with an important life event, a major financial transaction, and then chooses to work with me again.

To my sellers: thank you for your continued trust, friendship, and willingness to work alongside me throughout the process.

Who will give me the opportunity to serve them next, as their DJ, Realtor, or both?

📞 Chris August | 757-773-2188
Realtor – Legacy Home Team | LPT Realty LLC
DJ Karizma Entertainment