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Homes.com retains No. 2 ranking among US real estate portals
Homes.com averaged 104M monthly visitors in Q1 2025, ranking No. 2 among U.S. real estate portals, according to CoStar Group’s latest earnings call.
Georgia-Pacific to close Emporia mill, cutting 550+ jobs
Georgia-Pacific will permanently close its Emporia plywood mill, cutting 550 jobs. The shutdown deals another economic blow to Southern Virginia.
Northern Virginia home listings surged 63% in March over 2024
Northern Virginia home listings jumped 63% in March, far outpacing national trends as job cuts hit the region. Experts weigh in on what's behind the spike.
Strategy reports $4.2B Q1 loss
Strategy, formerly MicroStrategy, posted a $4.2B Q1 loss but now holds 553,555 bitcoins worth $51.55, continuing its aggressive crypto strategy.
Farm Credit of Virginias CEO to retire
Brad Cornelius will retire in late 2025 after leading Farm Credit of the Virginias for five years. He grew the cooperative's loan portfolio to $2.3B and 12,500 customer-owners.
Senate blocks Kaine-sponsored bid to stop Trump’s tariffs
Senate Republicans block a resolution cosponsored by U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine to halt Trump’s global tariffs, highlighting GOP divides and rising economic concerns.
Companies sue over Valley medical marijuana permit
Seven businesses are suing Virginia over a disputed medical marijuana permit in the Shenandoah Valley region, citing violations of FOIA and VAPA laws.
Northern Virginia business leaders’ confidence drops in Q2
Business confidence in Northern Virginia declined in Q2 2025, with leaders citing federal layoffs, inflation and supply chain issues, a new survey shows.
Professional Services Council names ex-Trump official new CEO
The Professional Services Council has named former Trump official Jim Carroll as its new CEO, succeeding David Berteau after nine years of leadership.
Buc-ee’s hiring for new Virginia location opening in June
Buc-ee's — the Texas-based chain of travel centers — will hold a multiday hiring event in May for its upcoming 74,000-square-foot Rockingham County location.
