A 2006 home in Goochland’s Rivergate community tops the list of the top home sales for January, followed closely behind by two other million-dollar sellers.
Home in Goochland gated community tops January sales
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CarMax CEO handing over the keys
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Altria to cut 200 Richmond jobs
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