The 55-and-up housing market is keeping local builders busy, with one firm making its first appearance in western Henrico and another reaching as far north as Fredericksburg for its latest project.
Builders hungry for more senior housing
Jonathan Spiers
Jonathan joined BizSense in 2015 after a decade of reporting in Wilmington, N.C., and at the Henrico County Leader. The Virginia Tech grad covers government, real estate and other news.
Reach him at (804) 308-2447 or jonathan@richmondbizsense.com.
Walnut Hill buyer lists Riverside Drive home
With his next home lined up in Hanover County, the buyer of the late Harwood and Louise Cochrane homestead has listed his Stratford Hills residence for $1.75 million.
‘Beacon’ to Manchester takes big step forward
Following years of negotiations, a local development company has struck a deal with the City of Richmond to go forward with its plans for a pair of 16-story towers on the Manchester riverfront.
Richmond pinheads hit their mark
A campaign to establish a dedicated pinball arcade in Richmond has met its fundraising goal.
Former Wyeth tower to become trade school dorms
An HVAC company’s plans for its own vocational school at its Richmond home base are closer to becoming reality.
Hourigan launches development arm
A 20-year working relationship between the heads of two of Richmond’s biggest players in commercial real estate has led a local construction company to dip its toes into development.
Stylecraft adds to homebuilding hot streak
As it seeks county approval for its next residential project, a local builder-developer is keeping busy with new home construction on both sides of the river.
Marketing firm spinoff trend continues
A recent streak of local marketing firms opening sister companies specific to small-business clients is becoming more niche.
Creative Q&A: Randall Branding’s Jesse Randall
Randall sipped coffee with BizSense and discussed his approach to branding, his team’s creative process, and the challenges of juggling his role as creative director with his duties as a business owner.
Developers fitting four homes on two lots near Libbie and Grove
On the same block as a stalled, high-profile condo project, a less visible and smaller residential development is getting underway in Richmond’s West End.
