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Emerging solutions: What it takes to build affordable housing

Emerging solutions: What it takes to build affordable housing

by Tim Carrington | Jun 1, 2024 | Business, Politics, Real Estate

Experts, incentives, philanthropists . . . and good will rush river common aerialThe housing part of Rush River Commons, left, is under construction at the project site in Washington, Va. Affordable housing can be built.  It requires real estate lawyers, tax...
Town board approves demolishing parts of old packing shed

Town board approves demolishing parts of old packing shed

by Foothills Forum Staff Report | May 29, 2024 | Art, Business, Features, Real Estate

Plans for demolishing portions of a decaying packing shed at 330 Porter St., in the Town of Washington moved forward after a proposal was approved by the Architectural Review Board (ARB) on Tuesday. D.C. developer and Rappahannock resident Jim Abdo and property...

Abdo buys dilapidated packing shed

by Ireland Hayes | May 21, 2024 | Art, Business, Education, Features, Local Services, People, Politics, Real Estate

Town of Washington to consider developer’s plans to restore it After years of uncertainty surrounding the fate of the old apple packing shed on Porter Street in the Town of Washington, the run-down property has been sold to Jim Abdo who plans to demolish decaying...

Housing help: Resources in Rappahannock, Fauquier and Culpeper counties

by Ireland Hayes | May 20, 2024 | Uncategorized

Culpeper Culpeper Housing and Shelter Services: Homeless shelter, affordable housing and rapid re-homing services. 540-825-7434culpepershelter.org Culpeper County Department of Human Services: Temporary assistance for needy families, energy assistance. 540-727-0372...
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