An annual event touring eight newly built homes raised enough money to earn the VCU Massey Cancer Center a $1 million donation.
Home showcase fuels $1M donation to cancer center
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.
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Manchester scene draws in video producers
A small video production company has relocated its office from near Carytown to the other side of the river, giving it room to grow and putting it closer to collaborators.
Mansion swap lands couple in top two home sale slots
A local couple continues to trade up in the local home market, making their third appearance on the monthly highest-priced home roundup as the buyers of October’s $1.9 million top home and sellers of the second-place property.
$50M VCU library project comes to a close
A massive expansion and renovation of VCU’s main library is starting to wrap up, with two floors of the updated facility now open.
Philanthropists’ former Rockville home listed for $1.7M
A Hanover County mansion on 40 acres, once owned by two major VMFA donors, has joined the growing list of million-dollar homes on the market.
With a historic neighbor, new homes rise in Byrd Park
A home from the 1890s that was salvaged and renovated is now the centerpiece of a new residential development under construction within eyeshot of the Carillon bell tower.
$15M Richmond lawsuit chasing Chinese drywall maker
A Norfolk company that claims the Chinese drywall scandal of the housing boom cost it its business is hoping to secure a spot in line for potential payout down the road with a new lawsuit in Richmond Circuit Court.
Banking exec lists Monument mansion
The streak of million-dollar homes on Monument Avenue continues, and the latest listing belongs to a SunTrust executive and was previously owned by a imprisoned former developer.
Thalhimer house sold for $1.5M
After 50 years in the hands of the prominent local family, new owners are stepping into the 5,700-square-foot house near the Country Club of Virginia.
The Pitch: Advertising and marketing news for Oct. 27, 2015
The Martin Agency wins a big account and is vying for another, VCU Brandcenter celebrates its 20th birthday, agencies relocate offices and several firms report new promotions.
