Ripley - Heatwole Company Inc.

Ripley - Heatwole Company Inc. is a property service company based in Virginia Beach, VA, with roots going back to 1946, and over the years they've built and managed over 5,000 rental and for-sale homes and more than 200,000 square feet of commercial space, so there's definitely a long history with homes and apartments for people and families of all kinds, including plenty for seniors who want 55+ housing. They work with many financial groups to arrange equity offers and financing, like Hunt, Lend Lease, Sun America, Bank of America, and several local banks, so they've got a lot of experience putting together deals to get new apartments and communities built. Ripley - Heatwole has a hand in every stage, from planning and getting loans and tax credits, to building things with their own Class A General Contractor team, RH Builders, Inc., to managing the day-to-day life in the properties themselves, and they've even got a mortgage banking arm called Virginia Financial Advisors, Inc., which helps with funds for buying and building. Over the years Ripley - Heatwole has developed market rate apartments and affordable housing, including both big mixed-use projects and affordable housing communities, and right now they're working on about 800 new multi-family units and another 40,000 square feet of commercial space, so they keep growing. Many of their communities have won awards, especially for management and friendliness, and staff make an effort to help people enjoy living there, with planned activities, clubs, and outings, plus food prepared by chefs and meal planners, which a lot of folks appreciate when they don't want to cook. Properties often have tennis courts, swimming pools, fitness centers, clubhouses, and spacious apartments, and some even offer transportation for residents. Maintenance is handled by in-house staff, which helps keep things going smoothly, and they keep up both the buildings and the grounds. The company also runs residential care homes, home care services, independent living, memory care, and assisted living options, with social, physical, and mental activities so residents can stay active and connected. People can find both conventional apartments and options for seniors, and the company has an apartment search service for anyone looking for a new place. The entire company focuses on keeping tenants and their neighbors satisfied, and the professional property management team works to make life comfortable and friendly in each community, paying attention to lease-ups and making sure folks renew if they want to stay. While they're a privately held company, they work with different affiliates, including mortgage banking services and a telecommunications provider, and over all the years they've been at it, they've become one of the larger developers of multi-family housing in Virginia, running a full-service operation that covers everything from land and infrastructure to building, financing, and taking care of residents after move-in.