“We’re not sure if it’s the oldest or the second-oldest home in Bon Air,” said owner Jim Courtney, who bought the property in foreclosure in 2015.
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The Pitch: Advertising and marketing news for 6.14.22
A state tourism agency gets a new marketing campaign, a local shop contributes to a campaign for Microsoft, and a production studio releases a documentary with a premiere at a local film festival.
New apartments next for $200M expansion underway at Westminster Canterbury
The senior care facility will be adding 118 apartments. They are already 96 percent presold with 10 percent deposits, mostly to households on a waiting list.
‘Richmond Real’: City unveils new brand campaign
“This isn’t your grandfather’s or your grandmother’s Richmond,” Mayor Levar Stoney declared in a video introducing the new branding, which aims to promote tourism and economic development.
Work starts on $23M apartment conversion of former nursing home site
Richmond and Henrico County set the stage for the 86-unit project three years ago, when they approved up to 105 units.
May home sales led by two $3M deals, including 19th century riverside estate
The top sale was a multiparcel purchase that included Mt. Bernard, while the second was a home that had been owned by Stanley and Dorothy Pauley.
Mansion on Swift Creek Reservoir hits market, private island included
The 6,800-square-foot house, listed for $2.1 million, was once tied to a nearby weddings and events venue that closed in January.
Boulevard Inn B&B opens doors after pandemic delay
The inn previously known as The One Bed and Breakfast debuts at the corner of Arthur Ashe Boulevard and West Main Street following $700,000 in renovations and two years in limbo because of COVID.
Model Tobacco developer sued by two investors who claim fraud
As work continues on the redevelopment of the Art Deco-style former tobacco factory in South Richmond, they seek a jury trial and damages of at least $4 million from Chris Harrison.
Designs unveiled for planned Carver Station mixed-use redevelopment
The old power substation will be converted into a food hall, gathering room and coworking-office space built in part out of reused shipping containers.