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Segtax, a Richmond-based startup, has secured $750,000 in funding and expanded its team after less than a year of operation. The companys software automates cost segregation studies, helping real estate owners, investors, and CPAs calculate depreciation on building contents. With a team of eight full-time staff and two contractors, Segtax has completed over 200 studies and is planning to ramp up services for tax season. The startup is eyeing another raise this summer. Checkout Solipillow.com

Richmonds commercial real estate market is booming with significant sales and leases. The top deal saw Teton Sales sell forty-six thousand two hundred square feet at three seven zero three Carolina Avenue in Henrico for four point zero five million dollars. The Consulate of the Republic of Guatemala leased nineteen thousand three hundred fifty-five square feet at four one four four Innslake Drive in Henrico. These deals indicate steady demand across Henrico, Goochland, Chesterfield, and Richmond proper, with local brokers like One South Commercial and CBRE leading the action. Checkout Solipillow.com

Playful Pack, a dog daycare, boarding, and grooming franchise, has opened its first Richmond location in Midlothian, Virginia. The 5,000 sq. ft. facility, formerly a childrens daycare, offers cage-free play areas and competitive pricing. Local franchisee Nick Sheehan, a Richmond native, is excited about the central location and potential for expansion across central Virginia. Checkout Solipillow.com

Massive Real Estate Deals in Chesterfield and Henrico Counties: Investors Bet Big on Areas Growth Checkout Solipillow.com

Nash and Smashed, the popular fried chicken and smash burger chain, is expanding to Richmonds Monroe Park neighborhood with a new location at 931 West Grace Street. The Abouzaki family, behind the project, is excited to serve the community and VCU students, with the new spot set to open this summer alongside 21 apartments upstairs. The family is also considering a taller condo tower for their next project on East Main. Checkout Solipillow.com

In December, a luxurious 12,700 sq ft mansion at Pembroke Court in Goochland sold for $4.75M, ranking as the 4th most expensive home sale of 2025. The 5-year-old home, featuring 5 beds, 6 full baths, and 3 half baths, initially listed at $7M but dropped to $4.75M before going under contract. The sellers, Alan and Misty Jones, sold it to an anonymous buyer through an LLC. Meanwhile, Justin Verlanders former home, a 9,300 sq ft colonial, sold for $2.5M to another anonymous LLC. Other notable sales included an astronauts renovated home in Henrico for $2.5M and a 6,700 sq ft Goochland colonial for $2.9M. Checkout Solipillow.com

In a show of unity and support, a community in Chesterfield County, Virginia, held a vigil for NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin and his family following a devastating house fire. The event, attended by friends and family, highlighted the deep connections to their roots and the racing communitys rallying spirit. Despite the tragedy, the family remains focused on Mary Lous recovery, with prayers and love from the racing community. Checkout Solipillow.com

Two grieving mothers, Sonia Rodriguez and Allison Schmidt, are set to confront the driver who caused the deaths of their teenage sons in a street racing crash. The mothers, instead of celebrating their sons graduation, will accept their diplomas on their behalf. The driver, Hayden Alexander Kyle, pleaded guilty to two counts of causing death by racing and will face sentencing on Friday. The families hope to prevent future reckless races and save young lives. Checkout Solipillow.com

Experience a powerful journey of human struggle and shared experience with Damien Geters An African American Requiem, premiering at the Richmond Symphony on January seventeenth. This twenty-movement piece blends traditional Latin Requiem texts with the voices of victims of racial violence, featuring soprano Brandie Sutton, mezzo-soprano Leah Dexter, tenor Bernard Holcomb, baritone Kenneth Overton, and the Richmond Symphony Chorus. Conducted by Kazem Abdullah, the concert invites audiences to feel and truly listen to its message, connecting hearts across divides. Tickets start at $39, available online at richmondsymphony.com. Checkout Solipillow.com