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Registix hires Neal Shelton to lead business development and partnerships
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Registix has appointed industry veteran Neal Shelton as senior vice president of business development and partnerships to expand work with national brands and retailers across home and hardlines.
Jsquared marks 15 years with record first half of 2026
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Richmond staging firm Jsquared is celebrating 15 years with more than 100 awards, a broader service lineup and its strongest sales stretch yet. In the first half of 2026, 30 staged homes sold for a combined $21.8 million, with offers arriving in…
OBX SkimJam returns to Jennette’s Pier with $16,000 purse
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Top skimboarders are set to compete at Jennette’s Pier July 17-19 as OBX SkimJam returns as the sixth stop of Skim USA’s 2026 season.
TGR Foundation names 20th Earl Woods Scholars class
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TGR Foundation selected 22 students for its 20th Earl Woods Scholar cohort, expanding the program into Atlanta and Augusta, Georgia.
Chitra wins new five-year contract to keep STEM internships going
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Chitra Productions, LLC has secured a new five-year, multiple-award contract to continue supporting internship programs for students from underserved communities.
Fan District home sells $255K over asking in Richmond
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A vacant 1913 home in Richmond’s Fan District closed at $1.35 million after staging by Jsquared, setting a 2026 price-per-square-foot record in the Central Virginia Regional MLS. The sale underscores how full vacant-home staging can help historic…
Choice Financial Group expands into Texas with Allen-based agency deal
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Choice Financial Group has added Texas Independent Insurance to its national network, marking the firm’s first entry into Texas.
South Hampton Roads equity is challenging the 3% mortgage lock-in story
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Rising home equity in South Hampton Roads may be weakening the effect of low-rate mortgage lock-in, even as Virginia still shows stronger rate lock-in than the nation.
Mike Levin backs Rimga Viskanta in Encinitas mayor’s race
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U.S. Rep. Mike Levin has endorsed Rimga Viskanta for Encinitas mayor, adding to backing from local Democratic organizations ahead of the November 2026 election.
Teen food allergy advocate Devin Sailer named among America’s top young leaders
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Devin August Sailer, the 18-year-old founder of Safe to Eat in Oneonta, has been selected by JCI USA as one of the 2026 Ten Outstanding Young Americans.
Apostle Leina'ala Mars-Opoku receives White House Prayer for Our Nations humanitarian award
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Apostle Leina’ala Mars-Opoku was honored June 5 in Arlington, Virginia, at White House Prayer for Our Nations’ 28th Anniversary Awards Gala. The award recognizes humanitarian and economic development leadership and marks her as the first…
Ridgeline Timepieces pairs July launch with veteran nonprofits
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Ridgeline Timepieces will open pre-orders in July for its first watch collection and tie sales of two models to donations for Camp Freedom and the Three Rangers Foundation.
The Town That Takes opens in select theaters nationwide
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The supernatural thriller inspired by the Lost Colony of Roanoke is now playing in select theaters across North America, with screenings in dozens of cities and a ticket finder online.
Richmond Cape sells $100,500 over asking after staging push
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A 1940 brick Cape in Richmond’s College View neighborhood sold for $675,000, or 17.5% above asking, after design consultation and full vacant staging by Jsquared Interior Staging and Design.
Fan District home sells above asking in fifth straight Park 27 and Jsquared win
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A 3,648-square-foot Fan District home at 2025 W Grace Street sold for $1.18 million after full vacant staging by Jsquared Interior Staging and Design.
Vimaisamd plans private-label skincare line after Munich trade show trip
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Virginia Carneiro, founder of Miami-area clinic Vimaisamd, traveled to Munich for CosmeticBusiness 2026 to meet European manufacturers and begin developing a patient skincare line.
Museum District Craftsman sells $67,050 over asking after 11 days
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A 1921 Craftsman in Richmond’s Museum District closed above list price after a short run on the market, underscoring how renovation design and vacant staging can shape buyer demand.
Outer Banks Adventures launches 800-foot parasailing in Nags Head
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Outer Banks Adventures has added an 800-foot parasailing experience from its Nags Head operation, expanding its lineup of water and wildlife activities on North Carolina’s Outer Banks.
Richmond Tudor sells $41,000 over asking after staging
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A renovated 1927 Tudor in Richmond’s Museum District closed at $1.22 million, topping its asking price by $41,000 after a pre-listing design consultation and vacant staging by Jsquared Interior Staging and Design.
National Landing’s hotel market shifts around Amazon HQ2 growth
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New office construction, public-private investment and a denser tech workforce are reshaping corporate lodging demand in Arlington’s National Landing.
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