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Virginia Apartment Management Association

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Researchers from 4 major VA universities collaborated to publish a comprehensive report on Virginia's Housing Sector.  Click below to read the full report.

Visit http://www.naylornetwork.com/vam-nwl/pdf/HPACReport_AddressingtheImpactofHousingforVirginiasEconomy.pdf to view the full article online.

 
VAMA and several VAMA members testified at trial on December 1, regarding the Harrisonburg, VA, ordinance regulating lanscape cover materials which VAMA holds is in violation of State Law.

Visit http://www.whsv.com/content/news/City-and-local-apartment-complexes-go-to-trial-over-mulch-ordinance-461376253.html to view the full article online.

 
It could be right around the corner

Visit https://www.naahq.org/news-publications/airbnb-strikes-deal-san-franciscos-largest-apt-owner to view the full article online.

 
Virginia ranks 5th on Forbe's list of best states for business.

Visit https://www.forbes.com/best-states-for-business/list/ to view the full article online.

 
Richmond's Mayor announced a plan to tweak operations at the permits and inspections office amid complaints of inefficiencies slowing down development.

Visit https://richmondbizsense.com/2017/11/30/city-announces-permitting-review-improvement-plan/?utm_source=BizSense+Backup&utm_campaign=dbb7723bd9-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2017_11_29&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_916386f49f-dbb7723bd9-148081777 to view the full article online.

 
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Ever wondered whow people decide where to lease and what to pay?  This article poses some great questions and offers insight into the modern renter.

Visit https://www.naahq.org/news-publications/units/november-2017/article/pricing-psychology-setting-rents to view the full article online.

 
A new website is marketing to millenials and offering seniors a way to make extra money on their spare rooms.  Your newest competition may not be another apartment community.

Visit https://www.fastcodesign.com/90151804/the-airbnb-for-affordable-housing-is-here?utm_content=bufferbdbbb&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer to view the full article online.

 
A study of 248 performance reviews, marked differences in the tone and character of reviews for men versus women were noted.  Take a look at your reviews and make sure you aren't gender biased.

Visit https://www.fastcompany.com/3034895/the-one-word-men-never-see-in-their-performance-reviews?utm_content=buffer638f1&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer to view the full article online.

 
VAMA sent Elena Ferranti to the Virginia Governor's Housing Conference in Norfolk in November.  Check out her notes from the conference sessions.

Visit http://www.naylornetwork.com/vam-nwl/pdf/VAGovHsngConf.pdf to view the full article online.

 
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Join fellow VAMA members for a day at the Virignia Capital.  With the change in balance of power at the General Assembly in 2018, many pieces of legislation that were "easy wins" or "easy defeats" will be much harder to work this year. 

Your voice and participation will be needed more this year than ever.  Join us for Lobby Day on January 18, and remember to read and ACT on the weekly alerts that are sent during General Assembly session which begins in January. 

Visit http://www.vamaonline.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1044290&group= to view the full article online.

 
 
   
A wonderful evening of fellowship, food and WINNERS!  Thank you to all the nominees and congratulations to all the winners.  Competition promotes excellence!

Visit http://www.naylornetwork.com/vam-nwl/pdf/VRHC_102617_APEXwinnersNews.pdf to view the full article online.

 
 
   
What a wonderful evening with great comraderie and beautiful people!  Congratulations to all the winners and nominees.

Visit http://www.naylornetwork.com/vam-nwl/pdf/NRV_Award_Winners_(Presentation_Order).pdf to view the full article online.

 
 
   
Maintenance Mania® is a national competition where maintenance personnel are able to compete against each other in various skill-based games. This is a great way to bring together your Maintenance Team in a fun filled event, this year we had 21 competitors.

Visit http://www.naylornetwork.com/vam-nwl/pdf/BRAC_2017_MMwinnersNews.pdf to view the full article online.

 
 
   
RLRAC's Star Awards recognize excellence in the field of property management.  Each year groups of out of town judges tour the area communities and interview team members, and have recognized the following apartment communities and staff as leaders in the field of property management. 

Visit http://www.naylornetwork.com/vam-nwl/pdf/RLRAC_2017_StarAwardwinnersNews.pdf to view the full article online.

 
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One Lynchburg developer wants to turn an old building into apartments.

Visit http://wset.com/news/local/developer-looks-to-turn-lynchburg-building-into-apartments to view the full article online.

 
Combined public and private financing with over $9 million total project funds.

Visit http://www.swvatoday.com/news/smyth_county/article_cc0e65ce-c664-11e7-af72-a775960af16c.html to view the full article online.

 
$19.2 million sale of 156 unit apartment community.

Visit http://www.virginiabusiness.com/news/article/newport-news-apartments-sells-for-19.2-million to view the full article online.

 
Three different projects have been approved by the Botetourt County Board of Supervisors in the last few months.  A shortage of apartments for an expanding workforce outlined the need for increased density and construction.

Visit http://www.roanoke.com/news/local/botetourt_county/new-apartment-complex-ok-d-as-botetourt-county-prepares-for/article_475eb468-a366-536b-801e-7d361709b2a2.html?utm_source=BizSense+Backup&utm_campaign=fe0bd784f4-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2017_11_30&utm_medium=email& to view the full article online.

 
In a $1.8 Billion deal, Harbor Group breaks into the top 30 largest apartment community owners.

Visit https://pilotonline.com/business/real-estate/norfolk-real-estate-investment-firm-buys-apartments-for-billion/article_b394c581-491c-571c-a68f-dee31c644e7d.html to view the full article online.

 
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The Virginia Apartment Management Association
An Affiliate of the National Apartment Association
2812 Emerywood Parkway, Suite 231, Richmond, VA 23294

Phone: (804) 756-VAMA
info@vamaonline.org