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 [email protected].

McDonnells’ home in Wyndham hits market

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Disreputed former governor and first lady Bob and Maureen McDonnell have put their Glen Allen home up for sale. The home – listed at $944,000 – includes some unique features left over from the original owner.

Woodland home, 150 acres listed for $1.4M

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The owner of a 150-acre property in Varina has put her childhood home up for sale. The wooded land includes a pair of log cabins and a teepee-style home, and the majority of it is under the protection of a conservation easement.

Developer redraws Mechanicsville plans

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A mixed-use project in Hanover County is back on the table after residents and Planning Commission raised some concerns – including how to handle the demolition of a 100-year-old house that sits on the property.