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Do your required fire extinghishers have plastic handles?  There has been one death already reported and recalls have been issued.  Make sure your extinguishers are not on the list.

Visit https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/kidde-recalls-fire-extinguishers-with-plastic-handles-due-to-failure-to-discharge-and to view the full article online.

 
Aimco is taking legal action to hold AirBnB accountable.  VAMA will keep an eye on the case and keep you in the loop.

Visit https://www.naahq.org/news-publications/aimco-asks-court-halt-airbnb-activity to view the full article online.

 
Ever thought about what will happen to all the malls in the country that are closing?  Some developers are finding creative uses for clossed big box retail spaces.

Visit https://www.cnbc.com/2017/11/02/mall-owners-look-to-shuttered-department-stores-as-big-opportunities.html?utm_source=BizSense+Backup&utm_campaign=282c46d9ef-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2017_11_02&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_916386f49f-282c46d9ef-148081777 to view the full article online.

 
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A Forbes article challenges the climate of "culture hiring".  Hiring people who you think "fit" reduces innovation and productivity and can open you up to potential illegal hiring practices.

Visit https://www.forbes.com/sites/larsschmidt/2017/03/21/the-end-of-culture-fit/#6f4eb11638ae to view the full article online.

 
A new startup is targeting millennials and could cut into your furnished apartment income.

Visit https://techcrunch.com/2017/10/19/feather-raises-3-5m-to-rent-furniture-to-millennials/ to view the full article online.

 
Do people ever try to tell you that apartments cause crime, traffic and general trouble - now we have the information to backup what we all know.  Apartments make neighborhoods better!

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

 
Nearly 1 in 5 Virginia residents will be over 65 by 2030.  Your communities will need to compete with senior housing to remain relevant.  Check out what some senior communities are doing now.

Visit http://www.richmond.com/business/local/lakewood-senior-living-community-in-henrico-planning-a-million-expansion/article_6be9381d-fef1-53a1-adab-8e816b260a06.html to view the full article online.

 
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Protecting your Brand Online
Your Brand is Important - Protect it and Protect yourself.
November 29, 2017 at the VAMA Offices - space is limited to 30 so sign up today!

Erica Campbell Byrum is a real estate marketing expert with more than twelve years of experience and is:

Co-author of Youtility for Real Estate
Recipient of the 2014 PR News Social Media MVP Award
2015 Sarah Malone Award Winner

Erica Byrum is a well-regarded speaker at both national and state apartment associations. Byrum is responsible for developing and managing the corporate social media road map and has pioneered ForRent’s strategic social media path through the launch of Social Concierge, a complete social media management, reputation management, and resident retention offering.

Use the link below and register today!  Your Reputation Depends on It!

Visit http://www.vamaonline.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=925484&group= to view the full article online.

 
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Locavore, farmer's markets, fresh produce delivered to your door - one Central Virginia housing development will be centered around a professionally managed farm - will apartment development follow suit?

Visit http://www.richmond.com/business/local/farm-based-residential-community-in-hanover-should-start-selling-lots/article_e7bd9d65-7d5a-50a4-87e5-3ab7dbadc640.html?utm_source=BizSense+Backup&utm_campaign=4a97560c5d-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2017_11_03&utm_medium=email&ut to view the full article online.

 
The Shops at High Street along with residential space sold to 3 different buyers.

Visit http://www.dailypress.com/business/tidewater/dp-shops-at-high-street-apartment-and-townhome-properties-sold-20171018-story.html to view the full article online.

 
A study shows that the area around Tanglewood Mall could absorb as many as 1,000 new apartments.

Visit https://www.wsls.com/news/study-demand-grows-for-rental-apartments-near-tanglewood-mall to view the full article online.

 
High paying jobs accent need for more upscale multifamily development in Richmond.

Visit https://www.multihousingnews.com/post/high-paying-jobs-add-to-upscale-demand-in-richmond/ 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