A recent shortage of inspectors and an ongoing plan-review backlog – as well as the prospect of the proposed Navy Hill project – has prompted City Hall to begin rolling out a policy allowing third-party building inspections and reviews on a limited basis.
Residential Real Estate
12-story tower proposed at Broad and Lombardy
A new-to-Richmond development firm is proposing the maximum height allowed by a new transit-oriented zoning district along the Pulse corridor – even if that district has yet to reach the site where the 12-story tower is planned.
County OKs Starview Village, set to add 1,000-plus homes near Stonebridge
The resurgence of the former Cloverleaf Mall site in northern Chesterfield County is spilling over from the mixed-use Stonebridge development, with land around it set to be filled with a project that will add more than 1,000 new homes to the area.
Developers behind $265M Courthouse Landing project given more time to address concerns
A month after getting a thumbs-down from county planners, a controversial development that would add a hotel, commercial buildings and 600 homes between the Chesterfield airport and courthouse has been thrown a lifeline.
Real estate investor picks up 75 homes in $5M deal
Cava Cos., previously known as Cava Capital, closed last month on multiple transactions for 75 houses previously owned by entities tied to Ron Hunt, owner of Richmond-based Genesis Properties.
Windemere mansion sells for $2.6M
Nearly a year after it returned to the market after falling into foreclosure, the 10,000-square-foot West End home and 3-acre estate is in the hands of new owners.
Developer tweaks plans for ‘Scott’s Collection’ project
Innsbrook-based Capital Square is scaling down part of its ambitious plan in Scott’s Addition as it looks to buy in with another developer on a separate project nearby.
Lawyer couple’s purchase of Clear View mansion tops December home sales
The 13,600-square-foot home on 5-plus acres across from CCV sold for $3.47 million.
Remodeled apartments round out Sugar Bottom
A revival of a once-overlooked stretch of street in the shadow of Richmond’s Libby Hill neighborhood is balancing out with the completion of a seven-figure apartment rehab.
Short-term home rental rules go to city planning board Monday
Having tweaked their proposal following months of public feedback, city planners are moving forward with a revised set of rules that would allow, and regulate, short-term residential rentals in Richmond.