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Announcements and updates from Anchor Business Agency.
Virginia’s New ADU Law: What SB 531 Means for Homeowners Before 2027
Virginia just made one of the biggest changes to residential property rights in decades. Senate Bill 531, signed into law by Governor Abigail Spanberger in April 2026, requires every locality in the Commonwealth to allow accessory dwelling units in single-family zones by right, starting July 1, 2027. If you have
Commercial Build-Outs: What to Expect From Lease to Move-In
Signing a commercial lease is the easy part. Turning an empty or dated space into a functioning office, retail store, restaurant, or clinic is where the real work begins. Whether you call it a build-out or a tenant improvement, the project follows a predictable path, and knowing that path helps
Planning an ADU in Virginia: A Homeowner’s Guide
An Accessory Dwelling Unit, or ADU, is a second self-contained living space on a residential property. It might be a detached backyard cottage, a converted garage, or an addition with its own entrance, kitchen, and bathroom. Across Washington DC, Virginia, and Maryland, homeowners are turning to ADUs for a few
What SDVOSB and VOSB Certification Means for Your Federal Project
When a federal agency or a prime contractor evaluates a construction partner, certifications are more than a line on a capability statement. They decide eligibility, simplify compliance, and in many cases determine who can bid on a project at all. For Anchor Business Agency (ANBIZA), two certifications matter most: SDVOSB