Our idea of the perfect home can change over time. The starter home you fell in love with might feel a little crowded, once you start a family. And the bigger house with the large yard you bought to accommodate your growing family can feel a little empty, once your kids have left the nest. Plus, yard work rarely gets more enjoyable as we age. For empty nesters, the perfect home might be one that offers a low-maintenance lifestyle, with a primary suite on the first level. Livi

For the last couple years, Drew Ferguson faced a familiar challenge: He loved his job, but he really disliked his commute. Driving from his home in Suffolk to the hospital where he worked in Newport News took 45 minutes on a good day. And as anyone who has navigated Hampton Roads’ bridges and tunnels in work traffic can attest, not all days are good. It wasn’t just the commute that convinced Ferguson and his wife, Kimberly Ferguson, that they should consider selling their Suf

Refresh your home without the stress of moving. In this HOMES Spotlight, learn how Additions Plus helps Greater Richmond homeowners transform their existing spaces with large-scale renovations, custom additions, and turnkey design-build services. Discover why more families are choosing to improve their homes instead of entering today’s competitive housing market.

The Elliott is RCI’s newest floor plan and model home in Hickory Hill. Simple, yet compelling, the highly contrasted exterior color...