Pharma company invests $28m and creates 190 jobs
We’re always on the lookout for news about the local job market and we got some good news this week. Specifically, Pharmaceutical Product Development Inc is investing locally and creating new jobs: Pharmaceutical Product Development Inc. has announced that it is planning to invest $28 million over the next three years and in the process create 190 jobs in Henrico. The firm is an independent provider of research and development services for... [Read More...]
Capital One Bringing More Jobs to Henrico County
We got a little good news on the job front this week. Specifically, Capital One is expanding: Making the largest Richmond-area jobs announcement in years, Capital One Financial Corp. said yesterday that it is hiring 1,000 people this year and next, including 700 who will work in Henrico County. “It’s probably been at least two years since we have had an announcement with these kind of numbers,” said Gregory H. Wingfield, president... [Read More...]
J-O-B-S
We’re always on the lookout for signs that the local economy is creating new jobs and attracting new businesses because there is no better predictor of the long-term direction of local real estate prices than that four letter word, J-O-B-S. So, we were pleased to see the recent announcement that Quality Technology Services has purchased the former Qimonda plant in Henrico County. Governor Bob McDonnell announced that QTS (Quality Technology... [Read More...]
The Good Old Days
We all have either seen this scene in a movie or actually had it happen to us. A grandparent or some elder pulls a child up on their lap and started talking about the good old days. It usually starts with “You were just a little baby when….” or “I remember back when I was your age….” And then they proceed to tell us about something that happened or something that everyone used to do but no one does today. I had it happen just a few days... [Read More...]
We’ve Add a One-Click Search for Foreclosures in Henrico County, VA
Everyone is looking for a great deal on a house. That makes sense in any economic environment, but particularly in this one. So, since several readers have asked, we’ve added a one-click search for foreclosures Henrico County Virginia. If you’re interested in foreclosures, you might find our one-click searches for foreclosures in surrounding areas helpful as well. Foreclosures in nearby counties: All Foreclosures in Chesterfield County All... [Read More...]
Richmond Area New-Home Market Expected Strong
A new report/study from Builder Magazine contains some good news for local builders and buyers interested in new homes. The Richmond area is expected to be among the healthiest new-home markets in the U.S. this year, according to Builder magazine. Based on a formula using 2009 building-permit data and weighted 2010 projections for household formations, resale values, job growth and income growth, the recently released Builder Market Health Index... [Read More...]
Detailed Discussion of Home Buyer Tax Credits From NAHB
Something helpful from the IRS?? As strange as that may seem, here’s a quick video that briefly describes the Home Buying Tax Credit and the deadlines for application and closing. The National Association of Home Builders has released a good video on the Home Buyer Tax Credits. The video mentions this great site for getting more details on the Federal Housing Tax Credit. For more information, see Henrico VA Real Estate. Call us at 804.477.8114... [Read More...]
Home Buyer Tax Credit Deadline Extended
Something helpful from the IRS?? As strange as that may seem, here’s a quick video that briefly describes the Home Buying Tax Credit and the deadlines for application and closing. So remember, to qualify you have to be UNDER CONTRACT by April 30, 2010 and CLOSE by June 30, 2010. For more information, see Henrico VA Real Estate. Call us at 804.477.8114 or send us an email to discuss further. Read More →
