Leslie Brennan, Realtor

06/11/2026

🏡💛 The Home They Love, The Future They Need 💛🏡
I am excited to invite YOU along with my family, friends, clients, and professional network to a special educational event designed to help families navigate some of the important decisions that come with aging and long-term planning.

Many families find themselves asking:
➡️ How can Mom or Dad remain independent longer?
➡️ What options are available to help cover future care needs?
➡️ Is there a way to utilize the equity they've worked so hard to build?
➡️ What happens to the home and heirs when a reverse mortgage is involved?

Join us for a complimentary breakfast and informative conversation featuring our guest speaker:
✨ Grace White, Senior Loan Officer with Revolution Mortgage

Grace will walk us through:

✔ The modern reverse mortgage (HECM) and how it differs from years past
✔ Requirements, protections, title ownership, and heirs
✔ Different ways to access home equity
✔ Purchase opportunities using a reverse mortgage
✔ Housing wealth strategies that may help support aging in place and future care planning

☕ Continental Breakfast
🥂 Coffee & Mimosas
📚 Educational Presentation
❓ Live Q&A Session

🗓 Saturday, July 11, 2026
⏰ 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
📍 Aweigh Real Estate
780 Lynnhaven Parkway, Suite 160
Virginia Beach, VA 23452

Whether you're planning for yourself, helping aging parents, supporting a client, or simply gathering information for the future, this is a conversation worth having.

🎟 Reserve your seat here:
Register on Eventbrite : https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-home-they-love-the-future-they-need-tickets-1991722444447

Space is limited, so please RSVP today. I hope you'll join us!
⚓ Leslie Brennan
REALTOR® | Aweigh Real Estate
757.581.0871
Anchored in service. Guided with care.

06/09/2026

Hampton Roads Real Estate Market Shows Resilience
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. –

While the real estate market in Hampton Roads remained mostly flat for the month of May when compared to the same month last year, settled sales increased month-over-month by 297 closings, or 13.6%, when comparing May to April.

For the month, settled sales and the median selling price (MSP) increased by less than 2% year-over-year, while pending sales were up 5.9% and active listings were up by 4.5%.

"Locally we’re seeing year-over-year resilience, especially in selling prices," said John
Chandler of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices RW Towne Property Management and the President
of REIN's Board of Directors for 2026. "Even though buyers had more choices, the additional inventory didn’t negatively impact selling prices, nor did the interest rates.” Chandler said that although some homes were taking longer to sell, the median number of days homes were on the market (18) was down one day when compared to April.

Of the Seven Major Cities in the region, Portsmouth recorded the largest year-over-year increase in the MSP at 5.54% ($290,000). Suffolk was the only city to show a year-over decrease, with the MSP falling 7.88% to $391,500.

Of the smaller cities/counties, the MSP for James City County rose 8.63% ($535,000), while
the MSP for Smithfield and the Isle of Wight fell 6.34% ($418,384).

REIN is the multiple listing service in Hampton Roads and the leading provider of real estate
data for the region, with offices in Virginia Beach, Hampton, and Portsmouth.

May data points from REIN:

● Active residential listings for May totaled 5,512, up from 5,412 in April and up 4.47% from 5,276 in May 2025.

● Pending sales for the month stood at 2,630, up from 2,558 in April, and up 5.96% from 2,482 in May 2025.

● Settled sales totaled 2,485. That’s up from 2,188 in April and up 1.64% from 2,445 in May 2025.

● Median sale price (MSP) of homes sold during the month was $375,000, compared to $369,900 the month prior. The MSP was up $6,100 from $368,900
in May 2025.

● Month’s Supply of Inventory (MSI) for May was 2.60. It was 2.56 in April and 2.59 in May 2025. MSI is a calculation of how many months there would be
homes on the market if no new inventory was added.

● Median days on market (DOM) for the month was 18. It was 19 in April, and also 18 days in May 2025.

● Residential new construction sold via the MLS during the month was 210, compared to 236 in April and 224 in May 2025. This represents only new homes sold via REIN MLS.

About Real Estate Information Network (REIN)

REIN is a regional Multiple Listing Service (MLS), serving real estate professionals since 1969, with coverage extending from Williamsburg east to Virginia Beach and south across the North Carolina border

06/03/2026

☀️ Welcome to June! ☀️

As we step into summer, I'm reminded how quickly the year is moving and how much there is to be grateful for. June brings longer days, family gatherings, vacations, community events, and opportunities to slow down and enjoy the people and places we love most. Here in Hampton Roads, the real estate market continues to create opportunities for both buyers and sellers, and I'm excited to share updates, local happenings, homeowner tips, and resources designed to help you make informed decisions about your home and your future.

Whether you're planning a move, settling into your current home, or simply looking for ways to enjoy all that our area has to offer, I'm grateful for the opportunity to stay connected with you. Thank you for allowing me to be a small part of your journey. I hope you'll find something valuable, encouraging, or simply enjoyable in this month's newsletter.

05/27/2026

🐾💛 REMINDER: YAPPY HOUR IS TOMORROW! 💛🐾
We cannot wait to celebrate our amazing clients, friends, families… and of course your pups too! 🐶

Join us tomorrow for a relaxed evening filled with:
✨ Great people
✨ Wagging tails
✨ Sweet treats from Sundae Scoop
✨ Community connection
✨ And lots of appreciation

🗓 Tomorrow | May 28th
⏰ 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Back Bay’s Farmhouse
1805 Kempsville Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23464

This event is also about giving back 💛
We’ll be collecting optional donations for Hope for Life Rescue to help support local animals in need.

🐾 Wishlist Link:
Hope for Life Rescue Amazon Wishlist-https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1AMK35FV2E9H0/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex?content_source=fb&fb_content_id=Q9-wBQH61PAc21NIZ8UREX5hpqWUWZ-_o2GqpliZRATEOFt0NyCfmnOXYtFyQCFYdA&channel_type=fb&fbclid=IwY2xjawSD7D5leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFPOHBYRTE1VjZ3TkN4clpLc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHoS7ULa48ii8xtR7xWAFBMopAtvLknS4JZ6jiv2rXN1wNEPJBHwCizYk0QsF_aem_6C4Cd3R0ypoawl3tRcXWBw

Bring your pup or just bring yourself — we would love to see you there! 🐶☀️

Thank you to our amazing event partners:
✨ Revolution Mortgage
✨ Fortis Title & Escrow
⚓ Leslie Brennan
REALTOR® | Aweigh Real Estate
Anchored in service. Guided with care.

05/13/2026

🐾💛 YAPPY HOUR – A Client Appreciation Event! 💛🐾

We’re celebrating YOU… and your pups too! 🐶
Join us for a fun, laid-back evening filled with great people, wagging tails, sweet treats, and lots of appreciation. Bring your dog along (they’re definitely part of the family!) or just come as you are — we’d love to spend time together outside of the everyday hustle.

🗓 May 28th
⏰ 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Back Bay’s Farmhouse
1805 Kempsville Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23464

🍦 Enjoy sweet treats from Sundae Scoop
🐾 Dog-friendly atmosphere
💛 Relaxed, fun, community-centered evening

Please RSVP by Wednesday, May 26th!

This event is also about giving back. We’ll be supporting Hope for Life Rescue and helping local animals in need. If you’d like to contribute, donations are completely optional but greatly appreciated.

🐶 Hope for Life Rescue Wishlist:
Amazon Wishlist for Hope for Life Rescue https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1AMK35FV2E9H0/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex

Thank you to our event partners:
✨ Revolution Mortgage
✨ Fortis Title & Escrow

Can’t wait to see you there! 💛

⚓ Leslie Brennan
REALTOR® | Aweigh Real Estate
Anchored in service. Guided with care.

05/12/2026

👉 This or That – Summer Edition

Drop your picks in the comments (you can’t skip 😉):
🌊 Ocean or Lake
🍦 Ice Cream or Popsicle
☀️ Sunscreen or Tanning
📖 Read a Book or Take a Hike
🏕 Camping or Resort
👗 Sundress or Shorts
🍉 Watermelon or Strawberries
🌅 Sunrise or Sunset

I’ll go first… Ocean, Ice Cream, Tanning, Read a Book, Camping, Sundress, Strawberries, Sunset

💛 Now it’s your turn

05/01/2026

As we step into May, I’m reminded how quickly this season of growth seems to arrive—longer days, fresh starts, and so many opportunities right here in our own community.

Whether you’re settling into your home, thinking about making a move, or simply enjoying where you are, I’m grateful to be a small part of your journey.

This month I’m excited to share a few helpful updates, local happenings, and resources I think you’ll truly enjoy.

04/10/2026

April 10, 2026
Local Real Estate Market Improves Year-Over-Year

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – The real estate market in Hampton Roads for March saw across the board increases when compared to the same month last year. Data from the Real Estate Information Network (REIN) shows that settled sales, pending sales, active listings, and the median selling price were all higher than they were in March 2025.

"Homebuyers remained comparatively active last month, which is perhaps not surprising, since mortgage rates were lower than they were last March," said John Chandler of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices RW Towne Property Management and the President of REIN's Board of Directors for 2026. "Even though active listings were up nearly 5%, inventory remained fairly tight due to the increased buyer activity."

On the Southside, Smithfield/Isle of Wight saw the largest year-over-year increase in settled sales, with 56 closings for a 69.7% jump. Of the large cities, Chesapeake saw closings
increase by 29.3%, climbing from 247 in March 2025 to 318 in March 2026, while sales in Suffolk rose 26.3%, from 118 last March to 149 in March 2026.

On the Peninsula, home sales in James City County increased 40.8% year-over-year, increasing from 71 to 100, while Newport News (-9.4%) and Hampton (-8.8%) saw sales drop.

REIN is the multiple listing service in Hampton Roads and the leading provider of real estate data for the region, with offices in Virginia Beach, Hampton, and Portsmouth.
March data points from REIN:

● Active residential listings for March totaled 4,766, up 4.95% from 4,541 in
March 2025. There were 4,499 active listings in February.
● Pending sales for the month stood at 2,483, up 11.95% from 2,218 in March
2025. Pending sales were 1,988 in February.
● Settled sales totaled 2,137, up 7.06% from 1,996 in March 2025. Settled sales
were 1,600 in February.
● Median sale price (MSP) of homes sold during the month was $360,000. That’s
up 3.75% from $347,000 in March 2025 and up compared to $355,000 in
February.
● Month’s Supply of Inventory (MSI) for March was 2.25. It was 2.23 in March
2025 and 2.14 in February. MSI is a calculation of how many months there would
be homes on the market if no new inventory was added.
● Median days on market (DOM) for the month was 22. It was also 22 in March
2025 and decreased by eight days from 30 in February.
● Residential new construction sold via the MLS during the month was 267 It was 222 in March 2025 and 161 in February. This represents only new homes sold via REIN MLS.

About Real Estate Information Network (REIN)
REIN is a regional Multiple Listing Service (MLS), serving real estate professionals since 1969, with coverage extending from
Williamsburg east to Virginia Beach and south across the North Carolina border.

04/09/2026

01/21/2026

🔖 SAVE THIS POST
Winter storms don’t give much warning, and once the power goes out, it’s too late to prepare.
Save this post now so you have it when you need it—and share it with someone who might not be thinking ahead.
Preparation isn’t panic. It’s responsibility.
Leslie Brennan, Realtor®
Aweigh Real Estate 757.581.0871
📍 Local • Trusted • Community-Focused
❄️ SNOW & ICE STORM PREP — PLAN FOR THE POWER TO GO OUT ❄️
Hope for the best. Prepare for no heat, no power, and limited access.
⸻
🧍‍♀️ PREP FOR YOURSELF & YOUR FAMILY
• Water: 1 gallon per person per day (minimum 3–5 days)
• Shelf-stable food you can eat without cooking
• Manual can opener
• Prescriptions, medical supplies, glasses/contacts
• Flashlights, headlamps, lanterns (avoid candles when possible)
• Extra blankets, sleeping bags, hand warmers
• Charge all phones, battery packs, laptops now
• Keep some cash on hand
• Write down emergency contacts (don’t rely on your phone)
⸻
🔥 IF YOU LOSE HEAT
• Close off unused rooms to conserve warmth
• Block drafts with towels or blankets at doors and windows
• Wear layers—base layer, fleece, then outer layer
• Sleep in one room together if needed
• Never use grills, ovens, or propane heaters indoors
• Check carbon monoxide detectors before the storm hits
• Know where your main water shut-off is located in case pipes freeze or burst
⸻
⚡ GENERATOR PREP (IF YOU HAVE ONE)
• Test your generator before the storm
• Fill gas cans now—stations may lose power
• Use approved fuel containers only
• Store fuel safely away from living spaces
• Never run generators in garages, porches, or near windows
• Use heavy-duty outdoor-rated extension cords
• Know what you will power and what you won’t—don’t overload it
• Keep extra oil on hand if your generator requires it
⸻
🏠 PREP YOUR HOME
• Set thermostat no lower than 55°F
• Let faucets drip slightly (especially on exterior walls)
• Insulate exposed pipes (garage, crawlspace, under sinks)
• Open cabinet doors under sinks to allow warm air in
• Salt walkways and steps before ice forms
• Secure outdoor items and decorations
• Park cars away from trees and power lines
⸻
🐾 PREP YOUR PETS
• Bring pets inside—period
• Extra food, water, medications
• Keep collars and ID tags secure
• Protect paws from ice and salt (wipe feet after walks)
• Create a warm, draft-free sleep area
• Have litter/potty options ready if walks are limited
⸻
🚗 PREP YOUR VEHICLE
• Fill gas tank completely
• Ice scraper, shovel, blanket, flashlight in car
• Jumper cables and windshield washer fluid rated for freezing temps
• Avoid travel once roads ice over
⸻
🤝 FINAL REMINDERS
• Check on elderly neighbors and those who live alone
• Avoid unnecessary travel
• If the power goes out—assume it may be out longer than expected
• Preparation is calm, responsible, and smart
❄️ Extra Tips Worth Noting
📻 Emergency Communication Tools
• Have a battery-powered NOAA Weather Radio or portable radio on hand for updates if your phone dies or cell service falters. 
🧯 Fire & CO Safety
• Keep a fire extinguisher accessible and make sure smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are working with fresh batteries. Winter storms raise the risk of accidents with alternate heat sources. 
🧊 Prevent Hypothermia & Frostbite
• Know the signs of frostbite and hypothermia (numbness, pale skin, shivering, confusion). If anyone shows symptoms, get them warm and seek medical care. 
🪟 Weatherproof Your Home Before the Cold Hits
• Add weather stripping or caulking around doors and windows to keep heat inside. 
• Cover windows with plastic sheeting from the inside for extra insulation. 
🌳 Outside Pre-Storm Maintenance
• Trim tree branches near your house and power lines if it’s safe to do so—ice builds up fast and heavy, and falling limbs are a common cause of outages and home damage. 
🚗 Extra Vehicle Prep (Beyond Basics)
• Keep a first-aid kit, basic tool kit, paper maps, and traction aids like sand or kitty litter in your car. 
🥶 Plan for Medical or Mobility Needs
• If someone in your home depends on electricity for medical equipment, have a back-up plan or alternate place to stay where power is assured. 
💦 Know How to Shut Off Water
• If a pipe bursts, shutting off the main water quickly can limit damage. 
These aren’t just “nice to have”—they’re what people wish they had thought of when the lights went out and the wind blew. The National Weather Service and Red Cross emphasize staying connected, staying warm safely, and knowing your safety plan before the storm hits.