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This Virginia Town Is So Cheap, You Can Live On Nothing But Social Security

There’s a small city in Virginia where your Social Security check doesn’t just survive, it actually thrives, and its name is Hopewell. Most retirement advice sounds like it was written by someone who has never actually tried to live on a fixed income. “Downsize your expectations,” they say,...

Hopewell, VA · 7d
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Years into its housing crisis, Harrisonburg struggles to break ground

Editor’s note: Housing statistics accurate as of October 2026, per Harrisonburg Director of Community Development Adam Fletcher. The City of Harrisonburg has been facing a housing crisis for at least six years; but since then, only six of the 45 city-approved housing projects have been built. According to the...

Harrisonburg, VA · 2d
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Locals Are Quietly Buying Homes Under $120,000 In This Overlooked Virginia Town

The locals in Covington, Virginia have figured something out, and they haven’t been in any particular hurry to share it with the rest of the state. You can’t really blame them. When you’ve found a city tucked into the Alleghany Highlands with mountain views in every direction, a...

Covington, VA · 5d
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Spanberger expands Virginia’s Opportunity Zones to increase development

Governor Abigail Spanberger announced additional opportunity zones earlier this month, part of a federal effort that gives tax breaks for new development. It’s a program that’s seen parts of Richmond flourish, but it’s not the sole silver bullet needed to address Virginia’s housing needs. Governor Spanberger’s...

Virginia · 2d
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Guest Column: New zoning approach needed for housing

Northern Virginia continues to be one of the fastest growing areas in the United States. Despite federal job losses from DOGE over the past two years, our region is set to return to positive job growth by the end of 2026. A little over 2.6 million people are living in the area right now, and that number is expected to climb to over 3 million in the next few years. This growth has bolstered the local economy but has also created a significant challenge – especially around the cost of housing. The most recent Virginia Joint Legislative Audit & Review Commission report shows that the Northern Virginia region needs over 60,000 new affordable housing units to support growing industries in manufacturing, healthcare and information technology. Organizations like the Northern Virginia Affordable Housing Alliance, Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce and others have warned that this gap in affordable housing units risks business growth opportunities that would directly lead to slower economic output. We know that the problem exists, but the only way to solve it is through additional data and regional cooperation. It is important to understand that decisions related to housing cannot be made in a vacuum. We know that

Virginia · 1d

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Spanberger expands Virginia’s Opportunity Zones to increase development

Governor Abigail Spanberger announced additional opportunity zones earlier this month, part of a federal effort that gives tax breaks for new development. It’s a program that’s seen parts of Richmond flourish, but it’s not the sole silver bullet needed to address Virginia’s housing needs. Governor Spanberger’s...

Virginia · 2d

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Va. could lose representation, funding under proposed census rule change, AG Jones, housing orgs say

The U.S. Census Bureau has proposed a rule change that would alter aspects of how census data is collected every decade. The adjustments would change who gets counted, where, and what questions are asked.  The changes could affect political representation — like how congressional and state legislative districts are apportioned — as well as how […]

Virginia · 6d

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Virginia downsizers need fewer stairs, but smaller, single-level homes are hard to find

"A patio home is not the answer because, one, they're not accessible."

Virginia · 5d

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Move To This Overlooked Virginia Town And Live Well On Just $1,300 A Month

Emporia, Virginia has been sitting quietly in the southern part of the state, minding its own business, while the rest of the country has been losing its mind over the cost of living. And honestly, Emporia has been doing just fine. This is a city that doesn’t show up on...

Emporia, VA · 13d

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Texas Is Becoming A Hotspot For AI Data Centers, And It's Not Just About Cheap Land

Texas and Virginia are the top two states in the United States with the most AI data centers, with California coming in third with hundreds fewer.

Texas · 12d

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Virginia’s Most Mysterious Ghost Town Looks Like Something Out Of A Twilight Zone Episode

There’s a spot in southern Virginia where the calendar stopped turning, and Union Level has been frozen in place ever since. This ghost town in Mecklenburg County lines a quiet rural road with crumbling storefronts and hollow windows, looking less like a real place and more like a fever dream someone forgot to wake up from.

Virginia · 23d

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7 Squatter Laws Every Virginia Homeowner Should Know in 2026

Finding a stranger living in your property is hard to picture until it happens. Virginia law lays out what owners can do about a squatter, and some of the deadlines may surprise you. Here’s what the rules say, in plain terms. Note: This is general information, not legal advice....

Virginia · 20d

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7 Security Deposit Rules That Catch Virginia Landlords Off Guard After a Tenant Moves Out

Your tenant hands back the keys. Now you’re holding their security deposit, and Virginia law has a say in what happens next. These are the security deposit rules that catch many Virginia landlords off guard after a tenant moves out. Note: This is general information, not legal advice. Rental...

Virginia · 15d

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Victoria Industrial Properties marks entry into industrial market with $75M Northern VA transaction

NORTHERN VIRGINIA — Victoria Industrial Properties, a real estate investment firm founded by veteran industry executive Jacob Schulder, has completed its first acquisition with the purchase of a seven-building industrial and flex portfolio in Northern Virginia’s Dulles Corridor, a transaction representing a $75 million capitalization. The NJ-based firm...

Virginia · 15d

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The Overlooked Virginia Town Where You Can Still Buy A Home For Under $120,000

There’s a particular kind of place in this world that does everything right and still gets overlooked, not because it’s lacking anything, but because it never learned to make noise about itself. Covington, Virginia is that place, and the Alleghany Highlands have been keeping it comfortable and quiet...

Covington, VA · 19d

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The Capital Region’s Housing Market Doesn’t Take the Winter Off

The housing market across the Washington Capital Region stays active through winter because it runs on a year-round cycle rather than the sharp seasonal swings seen in many parts of the country. A diverse workforce, limited new construction and a steady flow of relocations keep buyers and sellers moving across D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia even as the holidays approach.

Washington, DC · 16d

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This Creepy Virginia Ghost Town Looks Like Something Straight Out Of A Horror Movie

Nobody warned you that a short detour through Mecklenburg County, Virginia, would leave you standing in the middle of what looks like the set of a horror movie that forgot to hire a cleanup crew. The Old Downtown Union Level in South Hill, Virginia, is that detour, and it’s one...

Mecklenburg County, VA · 21d

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Incumbent Richard Conner is running unopposed for mayor of Appomatox

We asked Conner about affordable housing, water supply and data centers. He did not respond. The post Incumbent Richard Conner is running unopposed for mayor of Appomatox appeared first on Charlottesville Tomorrow .

Appomattox, VA · 16d

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Is Now a Good Time to Buy a House in Virginia or Should You Wait Until 2027?

Virginia homebuyers finally have more houses to choose from, but the monthly cost of owning one remains difficult to ignore. Mortgage rates are above 7%, and prices in some parts of the state are still climbing despite slower sales. September 2026 brought an interesting change. The statewide median home sale...

Virginia · 17d