Katie Demeria

Airport hotel sold with overhaul on the way

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The area’s biggest hotel owner has grabbed yet another property near the airport and is planning to bring a major brand back to the hotel after it lost its Hilton status last year.

Remains of HDL move toward liquidation

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After selling off the bulk of the business, the bankrupt blood testing company is now working toward the liquidation of the assets it has left and filed a preliminary plan in court last week.

Henrico shopping center fetches $5.2M

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A locally based firm has sold off a Food Lion-anchored shopping center in Henrico County to a pair of out-of-town buyers for $5.28 million.

The Pipeline: Commercial real estate roundup for Jan. 8, 2016

A Pipeline chock-full of deals and leases after the break, including sales of a Hopewell office building and industrial space near the Diamond and leases for DaVita Healthcare, a Manchester recycling company, Starbucks and more.

Macy’s shutting down in two area malls

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Freeing up 325,000 square feet of space, Macy’s is shutting down its locations in two local malls as part of a larger sweep to cut costs nationwide.

Historical Society beats goal with expected $45M raise

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The ongoing capital campaign giving power to the Virginia Historical Society’s extensive renovations is coming to a close, and the organization expects to blow past its original fundraising goal by $7 million by the end of the month.

Architect brings new firm to the Slip

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A Pennsylvania architecture firm is putting down roots in Richmond with a veteran local architect at the helm and plans to expand quickly.

$5M renovations begin on senior apartments

After finally securing needed financing for the project, the owners of a low-income senior housing building on West Broad Street are beginning work to revamp its 100 units.