Virginia just made it a whole lot easier to build a backyard cottage, an in-law suite, or a rental unit on your own property, and if you own a home in Hampton Roads, this law is worth knowing about. Governor Abigail Spanberger signed Senate Bill 531 into law in April 2026, and it's one of the most significant shifts in residential zoning Virginia has seen in years. The law grants homeowners the right to build Accessory Dwelling Units, better known as ADUs, on their property b

MacArthur Center is closing its doors. Here's what's replacing it, and what it means for downtown Norfolk real estate. If you grew up in Hampton Roads, MacArthur Center was a rite of passage — first trips to the Regal Cinema, weekend loops past Dillard's, food court lunches on a Saturday. After 27 years as a downtown Norfolk landmark, that chapter is officially closing. And what's coming next could reshape the city's core for a generation. What's Happening, Exactly? The City

If you've been watching what's happening at the old Pembroke Mall site in Virginia Beach, the short answer is: a lot. The former Pembroke Mall, a 54-acre property that anchored the heart of Virginia Beach since 1966, is being completely transformed into Pembroke Square. This $200 million mixed-use redevelopment is one of the largest private investments Hampton Roads has seen in years. The indoor mall closed in 2022, but rather than sitting vacant, the site is actively rising