Local architect Rick Peterson’s love of sailing and being on the water has helped chart the course of his life more than once.
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Jonathan Spiers
Jonathan Spiers joined BizSense in early 2015 after a decade of reporting in Wilmington, N.C. Prior to that he was with the Henrico County Leader. The Virginia Tech graduate covers residential real estate, advertising/marketing, government and other news. Reach him at [email protected] or (804) 308-2447.
Richmond branding firm buys its way into Nashville
A local marketing firm is expanding its book of business with a recent acquisition in Music City.
Auctioneer’s inside track lands $1.3M Riverside buy
After selling his own home through an accelerated sale to help promote his auction house’s high-end real estate division, a local auctioneer has landed his next Richmond-area residence in an off-market sale that resulted from another fast-tracked transaction.
Two new Chesterfield listings push $2M
Two residential listings in recent weeks in southeastern Chesterfield County are pushing, and breaking, the $2 million mark.
Former Billy Jefferson apartments go to out-of-town buyer for $25M
One year after completing renovations to a portfolio of apartments once owned by a notorious Richmond landlord, a local development company and its Boston-based collaborator have sold the portfolio’s flagship property and are on track to cash in on the rest.
Brewery, business accelerator planned on Brookland Park Blvd.
A two-block stretch of the area is being eyed for two developments that backers say are intended to spur the corridor’s revitalization.
Richmond native returning home to helm VCU Brandcenter
Most recently chief creative officer at J. Walter Thompson, Atlanta, Vann Graves was announced Thursday as the school’s fourth director in its 22-year-history.
East End private school nabs auction-bound parcels, plans expansion
A chunk of residential properties previously earmarked for a city-ordered auction has presented a growth opportunity for a 9-year-old school.
Bobby+April sale OK’d as complaint against Straus is dropped
The trustee overseeing the bankruptcy case of embattled local contractor Bobby Hicks has dropped his complaint against April Straus, whose purchase of the real estate business days before Hicks’ filing had drawn scrutiny.
Manakin-Sabot estate leads May home sales
A property that’s been on and off the market for years was the area’s top residential transaction in a month that saw Goochland County snag four of the five priciest sales.