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Authorities say since April 1st, the suspects have stolen checks and money orders from 13 different locations in Roanoke City, Roanoke County and Salem.

Visit http://www.wdbj7.com/content/news/Roanoke-police-investigating-drop-box-thefts-419665303.html to view the full article online.

 
 
   

The Trump plan also cuts maximum flow-through tax rates to 15 percent instead of the House Republican plan’s 25 percent rate. Taxes on investment income would be taxed at 20 percent as opposed to the 16.5 percent rates contemplated by House Republicans.

Visit https://www.naahq.org/news-publications/trump-tax-plan-calls-15-percent-rate-apartment-housing-business-income to view the full article online.

 
 
   

Until last week, it appeared the long-stalled plan to turn a historic tobacco plant into a 155-unit apartment complex was finally on track.

Visit https://pilotonline.com/business/norfolk-plans-to-tear-down-historic-american-cigar-co-building/article_2ffa7d12-b696-5a04-ae83-1a6aa507c61a.html to view the full article online.

 
 
   

Citing smoke-related health issues and maintenance costs, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced its smoke-free public housing rule in November, setting a dealine of August 2018 for public housing providers to implement.

Visit http://www.dailypress.com/health/dp-nws-public-housing-smoking-ban-hampton-newport-news-0428-20170507-story.html to view the full article online.

 
 
   

The developer of the former town middle school property is planning a project that would bring a hotel, two other buildings for mixed office and retail use, a parking garage and multifamily residences.

Visit http://www.roanoke.com/news/local/blacksburg/plans-taking-shape-for-obms-site/article_f8af5438-11f5-5221-9ca0-2bbc5f92b0b5.html?utm_source=BizSense+Backup&utm_campaign=7e617e99ef-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2017_05_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_916386f49f-7e617e99ef- to view the full article online.

 
 
   

The $27 million Marshall Lofts will have five floors of apartments constructed above 4,000 square feet of street-level commercial space and ground-level parking, Phipps said. It also will have one level of underground parking, for a total of 165 spaces.

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With a nearly $300 million plan in the works to ensure its drinking water supply for the foreseeable future, Henrico County’s Board of Supervisors passed an ordinance Tuesday to raise connection, service and usage fees for water and sewage.

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The development company set to take over the old Blacksburg High School property is pursuing a combination of senior housing and recreational space for the property, but it is also considering a private school, swimming facility or baseball stadium.

Visit http://www.roanoke.com/news/local/blacksburg/shelor-group-favors-senior-housing-for-old-blacksburg-high-school/article_e2bac949-8269-5878-b18e-7111e1f53c76.html to view the full article online.

 
 
   

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe announced $8.4 million in loans to create or maintain about 570 affordable housing units.

Visit https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/virginia/articles/2017-05-05/mcauliffe-announces-84-million-in-housing-loans to view the full article online.

 
 
   

Planning officials approved two requests on Wednesday that could make way for new Christopher Newport University student apartments at Hiden and Warwick boulevards.

Visit http://www.dailypress.com/news/newport-news/dp-nws-nn-cnu-dorm-planning-commission-20170503-story.html to view the full article online.

 



 
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The National Apartment Association’s much-anticipated original research report focused on the added value of amenities is now available for download. Using data collected from the NAA amenities survey and multiple third-party sources, the research focuses on individual amenity trends and their potential impacts on revenues. Discover which amenities offer the most value for your communities at both the property level and individual residence level in this free report.

Visit https://www.naahq.org/news-publications/value-add-amenities?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=Change+Campaign+name to view the full article online.

 
 
   

If initial experiments and trials are successful, renters throughout the U.S. could be seeing smart-home technologies like Amazon Echo and after-hours concierge chatbots turn an apartment rental into a personalized experience aimed at maximum convenience.

Visit http://realestate.usnews.com/real-estate/articles/how-amazon-echo-and-other-new-tech-could-transform-the-renter-experience/?src=usn_fb& to view the full article online.

 
 
   

Say goodbye to tennis courts and drab, windowless fitness centers. Say hello to color-splashed clubhouses with open floorplans, high-end coffee bars, and outdoor fireplaces and kitchens.

Visit https://www.propertymanagementinsider.com/inside-todays-reimagined-reenergized-clubhouses to view the full article online.

 
 
   

So when it comes to multifamily marketing, what can you actually do to improve your marketing on Instagram and why should you be doing it?

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The app, available for residents at both the App Store and Google Play, was developed to further engage community residents and enhance their living experience. Mobile Doorman co-founder Graham Gilbert said they specifically cater the apps to an apartment community’s needs.

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