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VAMA Participates in Statewide Eviction Debate
VAMA staff and VAMA members participated in a discussion regarding evictions in Virginia on Monday.  In a recent NY Times article, Virginia was reported to have five of the top 10 worst cities for evictions in the country. Working together to solve the issue is a paramont goal for lawmakers and advocacy groups.
Apartment Investment and Management Stocks—Bull or Bear?
Read more from KL Daily on how analysts are rating the industry.
Curious Who Was Elected in Your Locality?
Check out the results of municipal elections in Hampton, Fairfax City, Lynchburg, Newport News, Norfolk and Roanoke City.
U.S. Spending Plan Includes Money for Tax Credits
Trump signed the 2018 Consolidated Appropriations Act, which includes a $1.3 trillion spending package that includes a 12.5 percent increase in low-income housing tax credit allocations over the next four years, along with funding increases for several affordable housing programs. 
U.S. Public Housing Museum Set to Open 2019
One high rise public housing building in Chicago was "saved" in order to tell the story of public housing in America, its past, present and future.
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Can "Social" Amenities Hurt Your Sales Price?
Before your put in that next dog run, fitness center or community garden, check out this article from NAA.
Yes, You Can Get sued For Advertising on Facebook
This article shares a great tip on how to minimize the risks of advertising on Facebook.
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Maintenance Matters: Calendar of Maintenance Events
Great Maintenance = Easy Renewals!  Invest in your Maintenance Team and Increase your NOI!

BRAC 5/22/18 Mini Con (VRLTA, Luncheon & Trade Show)
CVAA 5/22/18 Fair Housing Certification
HRAC 6/7/18 Fair Housing Certification
VRHC 6/8/18 Fair Housing Certification
CVAA 10/11/18 Mini Con Trade Show & Seminar Series
NRVAC 10/25/18 Trade Show & Maintenance Seminar

 
   
Upcoming Events (for branding opportunities, visit www.vamaonline.org)
NRVAC 5/15/18 Breakfast Social
CVAA 5/17/18 Golf Tournament
RLRAC 05/17/18 VRLTA Seminar & Membership Luncheon
HRAC 5/18/18 Morning Coffee Meeting
CVAA 5/22/18 Fair Housing Certification with Renee Pulliam
BRAC 05/22/18 Mini Con (VRLTA, Luncheon & Trade Show)
CVAA 5/23/18 VRLTA With Grimes Creasy
VRHC 05/24/18 VRLTA Legal Seminar by Grimes Creasy
HRAC 6/7/18 Fair Housing Certification
VRHC 06/08/18 Fair Housing Certification
VRHC 06/19/18 Morning Motivator—HR Panel (Waynesboro Area)
RLRAC 06/20/18 Morning Membership Meeting (Roanoke)
BRAC 06/20/18 Mix & Mingle
RLRAC 06/21/18 Morning Membership Meeting (Lynchburg)
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Development News
218-Unit Community Sells for $27 Million
Ashland Virginia's Ashland Towne Square community sold March 27 for $125,000 per unit.
New "Opportunity Zones" Declared by Governor
Several areas of Southwest Virginia have been proposed as "Opportunity Zones," which will lead to tax incentives for some economic development.
Chester Community for Sale: 450 Units
Boyd Homes listed Rivermont Crossing for sale, although no price is listed.
Richmond: 357 New Apartments Under Construction at West Creek
Next to the new Hardywood brewing location, these apartments (one and two bedrooms available) rent from $1000 to $2600.
Charlottesville: Grondmarking has begun on West Main
Fifty three new apartments will be constructed as an infill project on West Main in Charlottesville.
The Changing Face of Charlottesville's West Main Corridor
Charlottesville's rental market is changing, and more outside owners are sure to come.
Richmond: 214 More Apartments Coming to Manchester
A mix of office space and apartments are planned for a Manchester parking lot.
Roanoke: Apartment Project Cancelled
A North Carolina developer recently scrapped plans to build apartments on the former Shenandoah Life land.
Richmond: 248 Apartments Planned for the Boulders
Dominion Realty Partners submitted plans for a new apartment community at 900 Boulders Parkway on 25 acres.