Hanover County Voted 100 Best Communities for Youth
Hanover County got a very warm mention in the national press recently. The efforts of Hanover County civic and community leaders were honored on Tuesday, Sept. 21, when America’s Promise Alliance (the Alliance), the nation’s largest partnership organization dedicated to youth and children, announced Hanover County had been named a winner of the Alliance’s 100 Best Communities for Young People (100 Best) competition presented by ING. Local... [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 Hanover 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 in Hanover 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... [Read More...]
Hanover County Budget Escapes Statewide Cuts
How this stuff happens is a bit of a mystery, but Hanover’s budget for next year just got a boost despite the state-wide cuts: Hanover County’s budget for next year has increased by more than $2.5 million now that the General Assembly has passed a state budget. County Finance Director Vivian McGettigan told the Board of Supervisors yesterday that nonschool funding is up $1.2 million and school funding is up $1.38 million. Moreover, local... [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...]
