If the city of Richmond decides to pursue a rental inspection program, it could take two years of preparation before the first inspections begin, according to city officials.

 

This is why these things are so great - Rebecca from Peerless has got some awesome talents you may not have ever guessed!

 

Three years after the Army decommissioned Fort Monroe, nearly all of the space intended for residential use has been filled. But less than one-quarter designated for businesses is occupied.

 

Whether it's a revamped corner of New York or an up-and-coming Midwest town, it seems like there's always a new "hip" neighborhood or "it" city to visit. Proudly, Richmond made the list as the #2 city to keep an eye on and make a visit to whenever possible.

 

Operating Income & Expenses in Rental Apartment Communities, conducted by CEL & Associates of nearly 1 million apartments nationwide, concluded that the continued improving conditions for the rental housing market were also being reflected in improvements to operating fundamentals.

 

At the start of 2014, many analysts were expressing deep concern about the number of new student housing developments scheduled for delivery in time for the Fall 2014 semester. With the new academic year well under way, it seems safe to say their fears about potential oversupply were wrong...

 

Give them some sugar...and you could make them your neighbor!

 

It's hard to stand out in the competitive world of student housing. All of the players are doing their best to offer top-flight amenities such as swimming pools, fitness facilities, and the like. Many place special emphasis on luxury apartment interiors that boast everything from granite countertops to stainless steel appliances. Campus Advantage does a lot of that, too. But the Texas-based company goes further with its service-driven Students First Residence Life program that is focused on developing dynamic communities that stress connections in a student-resident's life.

 

Have a SPOOK-TACULAR time at HRAC’s biggest and most exciting event of the year, the 2014 HRAC Trade Show! There will be tons of prizes and give-aways at this year’s event. Wear your Halloween costume for an extra chance at $1,000! You don’t want to miss... Cutting edge seminars, invaluable industry networking to learn about new products and services, and of course the Halloween fun!

 

There's still time to register for the first annual MAXIMIZE Conference! The conference combines the very successful Apartment Revenue Management Conference and the NAA Green Conference into a comprehensive retreat for asset managers charged with creating new value for their investors.

 

Don't miss out on these great events:

October 15: Reverse Trade Show
November 14: Star Awards

 

The month of October is jam-packed with exciting education and networking events in the Greater Richmond area you don’t want to miss. Be sure to visit www.VAMAonline.org for more information and to register.

 

Always a crowd pleaser is the topic of Customer Service. Continue reading for tips of the trade to make sure you are delivering Rock Star service every time!

 

Get a recap of past events and all the scoop on what's coming up at BRAC including:

October 21 - Advisory Committee Meeting
November 6 - Fair Housing Training

 

Check out a few photos from past events!

 

CVAA's September Morning Coffee was a great success!