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CarLotz fuels up with $5M capital raise

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A local used car consignment startup is driving a high-speed expansion forward, planning to open 10 more locations in the next two years.

Local homebuilder files for Chapter 11

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With a portfolio of residential properties slipping away to foreclosure, a local homebuilder receded into bankruptcy Friday.

Bankruptcy blocks Jefferson foreclosures

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The imprisoned developer’s real estate holdings got a reprieve from foreclosure on Wednesday evening after two last-minute bankruptcy filings.

Industrial space hits its post-recession stride

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It’s a good time to own a warehouse in Richmond as a recent run of large industrial leases in the area has pushed vacancy rates to their lowest levels in years.

VCU gobbles up more real estate

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The school’s acquisition of a West Grace Street apartment building could be the next piece of more than $100 million worth of construction underway along the five-block stretch between Ryland and Belvidere streets.

Builders swap lawsuits

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Two prominent Richmond builders are taking aim at one another in court over a Scott’s Addition apartment project once owned by Justin French.

After a long trek, hostel project moves forward

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An international company has taken its first visible steps toward the creation of a $2.8 million downtown hostel that will be aimed at young, budget-conscious travelers.

Downtown bank buildings under contract

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A developer has a $25 million plan to turn the old Signet Bank complex into nearly 200 apartments, adding the property to a growing list of downtown conversion projects.

Work begins on Broad Street hotel

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Ted Ukrop has started a new hotel renovation project that includes two West Broad Street buildings and will also house his wife’s art gallery.