Richmond-Area Neighborhoods Near Ice Skating, Bowling and Indoor Recreation

Six indoor venues we confirmed from their own pages, one ice rink, bowling alleys and arcades, with addresses, what each offers, and which ones are…

A $50 Million, 405,000-Square-Foot Industrial Park Is Planned in Varina

A Richmond-area developer is about to start a two-building industrial park in eastern Henrico. Here is what Richmond BizSense reported and what to check if…

Richmond-Area Neighborhoods Near a Live Music Venue or Theater

Six Richmond-area neighborhoods near a live music venue or theater, each tied to the venue's own page, with notes on who each is wrong for.

Cash-Out Refinance in Virginia: How It Works and When It Costs More Than It Saves

A cash-out refinance replaces your whole mortgage with a bigger one and hands you the difference. Here is how it works, what it really costs,…

Chimney, Fireplace and Wood Stove Inspections When Buying an Older Richmond-Area Home

A general home inspection looks at the readily accessible parts of a chimney. Here is what CSIA's Level 1 and Level 2 inspections cover, what…

Richmond-Area Neighborhoods Near a Winery, Cidery or Pick-Your-Own Farm

Six wineries, cideries and pick-your-own farms we confirmed from their own sites in Richmond, Chesterfield, Henrico and Hanover, with addresses, chain disclosures and the communities…

Richmond-Area Neighborhoods Near a Public Skate Park, Bike Park or Mountain Bike Trail

Richmond-area neighborhoods near public skate parks, a bike skills area and mountain bike trails, each tied to a city, county or state page.

Stigmatized Property in Virginia: What Sellers Must Disclose and What Buyers Can Ask

Virginia law says an owner has no legal liability for not disclosing that a home was the site of a homicide, felony or suicide. Here…

When Your Richmond Mortgage Is Sold or Transferred: What Changes and What Does Not

A servicing transfer changes who you pay and who answers your questions. Here is what the CFPB and Regulation X say stays the same, the…

Insuring a Vacant, Inherited or Under-Renovation Richmond Home Before and After Closing

A standard homeowners policy may not cover a house that sits empty or is being gutted. Here is what Virginia's SCC guide and insurance regulation…