Chi Matsumoto Real Estate Agent -LPT Realty

08/13/2026

White House considers capital gains tax reform

Real estate industry leaders, including the National Association of REALTORS®, say the limits don't reflect housing appreciation and inflation. Updating the exclusion (looked at another way, reducing the home equity tax) could boost inventory and improve affordability ""

Curated by Smartbrief. The Trump administration is considering proposals to expand tax breaks on profits from primary home sales, including indexing capital gains to inflation and increasing or eliminating the current limit on the capital gains tax exclusion. Experts say congressional action....

08/05/2026

Congratulations to my clients on the purchase of their new home in Virginia Beach! 🏡✨

There's always something to learn from every transaction, especially this one. It was the first time I experienced the Tidewater Initiative being implemented during a VA appraisal.
With an experienced agent on the other side and patient, motivated clients, we were able to make it to settlement without any delays!

A big appreciation shoutout to Coleman & Coleman PLC and SafeHouse Property Inspections for helping make this a smooth transaction. 🙏🏻🏡


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07/03/2026

I wish you and your family a wonderful July 4th weekend!
Chi Matsumoto Real Estate Agent -LPT Realty

06/06/2026

Open house tomorrow, Sunday, June 7 11 AM till 2 PM. 1113 Crystalwood Circle, Chesapeake. 5Br 3Ba 3000sq ft. Come see this beautiful home near Oak Grove lake!

05/22/2026

Virginia Beach residents. Do you have mosquito issues on your property? Call the city and they will come do testing and spray your property! https://pw.virginiabeach.gov/stormwater/mosquito-control

05/10/2026

05/10/2026

Virginia Beach seeks public input.

The city is updating a master plan to merge industrial, sports tourism and municipal uses in an area called the Interfacility Traffic Area.

05/03/2026

I've had a few people asked me about that after closing transactions that included solar panels. Thinking about installing them but also selling/ moving might be a possibility in the future? There are some specific underwriting criteria for appraisals for properties that include solar panels.
Let's chat about it 🌞

04/28/2026

I WANT YOU TO BUY THIS INCREDIBLE PROPERTY in Chesapeake off Benefit Road — a rare opportunity you don’t see often! Just under 6 acres zoned AG-1, this unique property features a barn, stable, fenced cow pasture, chicken coop, and backs to a conservation area, so you’ll enjoy privacy with no future development behind you. Are you looking for space, privacy, and country living with room to grow? LET’S GO. I would love to show this to you. Reach out to me today!