A Casino on the River: Norfolk’s $500M Gamble on Growth
Norfolk is placing a major bet on its downtown riverfront—and the cards are already on the table. The HeadWaters Resort & Casino, a $500 million development rising beside Harbor Park,…
Why Isle of Wight and Smithfield Are Experiencing a Residential Boom
Over the last several years, Isle of Wight County and the town of Smithfield have quietly emerged as two of the most active residential growth zones in the Hampton Roads…
What’s Next for Big Box Stores?
Once a cornerstone of American retail, big box stores were built for volume, visibility, and convenience. Positioned along suburban corridors and major roads, they anchored shopping centers and drew steady…
Norfolk’s Cruise Port Is Charting a Bold New Course
Norfolk, Virginia is rapidly emerging as a major force in the East Coast cruise market. With strategic investments and rising passenger numbers, the city’s Half Moone Cruise Center is transitioning…
Shaping the New Urban South: How Marathon Is Reimagining Downtown Norfolk
In cities like Norfolk, where history and infrastructure already shape the landscape, the future of development isn’t about starting from scratch—it’s about working with what’s already there. Few firms have…
Why Remote Workers Are Choosing Hampton Roads
Remote work has changed how professionals choose where to live. More workers now look for affordability, quality of life, and flexibility when picking a home base. Hampton Roads checks those…
“Transform ORF”: Norfolk Airport’s $100M+ Upgrade and What It Means for the Region
Norfolk International Airport (ORF) is in the middle of a sweeping transformation that promises not only to modernize its facilities but also to fuel economic growth across the Hampton Roads…
If You Had $1 Million to Invest in Real Estate, Where Should It Go?
Not long ago, the answer might’ve seemed obvious—buy a rental, flip a house, or grab a downtown condo. But today’s market isn’t so simple. Prices are high, borrowing costs are…
Lofty Ambitions: A Look Inside Loft Apartment Conversions
Loft apartment conversions are a great addition to historic neighborhoods. An adaptive re-use loft apartment is a residential space that has been creatively transformed from a non-residential or industrial building,…
Retail Renaissance: Exploring Hampton Roads’ Changing Mall Landscape
The American mall has been a longstanding cornerstone of American consumer culture. However, with the recent rise of e-commerce, the American mall has suffered large blows to financial performance and…