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July 1 is when new laws established in the latest General Assembly session take effect in Virginia. Our Manager of Government Affairs, Tommy Herbert, discusses the biggest changes for housing providers this year and dives into what the future might hold.
VAMA is proud to announce that our Chief Executive Officer, Patrick McCloud, won the 2022 Chris Christenson Association Executive of the Year award at this year's NAA Apartmentalize conference in San Diego, CA. The Chris Christenson Association Executive of the Year Award recognizes those that have served in the capacity of Association Executive at a local or state association affiliated with NAA for the entire 2021 calendar year. Congratulations, Patrick!
  
July 18–22 is RPM Careers Week. It’s the perfect time to highlight the amazing professionals working in our industry. To learn how to take part in the week’s activities, visit rpmcareers.org/rpmcareersweek. Get ready to celebrate!
Enroll in Pro Xtra, a National Rebate Incentive Program for National Apartment Association participants from Home Depot. Participating members with annual net purchases of over $25,000 will receive up to a 2% annual rebate on all qualifying pre-tax purchases. 
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Multi-Housing News recently asked their Executive Council to weigh in on what's working in terms of resident events after the virtual whirlwind of 2020-2021. Read their answers and get some creative ideas or inspiration to use at your community. 
With so much available information at their fingertips, today's renters investigate a community’s digital presence before signing a lease, which means your community needs to focus on digital curb appeal as much as the psyhical. Learn about four ways to enhance your community's online presence and attract more residents. 
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VAMA Governance Meetings
12
Jul 2022
 
9:00 AM Events & Education Committee
1:00 PM Supplier Council
20
Jul 2022
 
9:00 AM ILS/Website Committee
10:00 AM Events & Education Committee 
28
Jul 2022
 
2
Aug 2022
 
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Development News
Rideview Apartments, a 96-unit community in Blackburg, recently sold to GFI Ridgeview, LLC for $4.75 million. The company plans to renovate the units. 
The Breeden Company announced they have closed on a 15.64 acre multifamily tract in the Chesterfield County area of Richmond, Va. The land parcel, located at the intersection of Route 288 and Genito Road, is expected to begin development Spring 2023 and be completed Spring 2024. Breeden Construction will serve as general contractor on the project. The Breeden Company’s Property Management division will manage the asset once construction is complete.
Developers just broke ground on the next phase of the reitrement community, which will add 118 new independent living apartments. The Vitality building, planned adjacent to the Tower, which anchors the community, will have 42 apartments above a fitness and wellness center. The other community, Village Apartments, will include 76 apartments and a clubhouse. 
Capital Square purchased 2.7 acres in Scott's Addition for $10.8 million, coming out to $4 million per acre, the highest per-acre land sale for the area. The company plans to raze the exisiting structures and build three mid-rise apartment communities with a combined total of 350 units. 
The Bend Arbordale, located near Sentara Williamsburg, was sold by Bonaventure to The Inland Real Estate Group for $100 million. The two- and three-bedroom community has a pool, fitness center, business center, clubhouse and dog park. 
If your company has news to share about a new development, acquisition, renovation, or any other development news, we would love to share it in this newsletter! Please submit here: https://www.vamaonline.org/page/ArticleSubmission