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Apartment Industry 2012 Policy Agenda | NAA | NMHC

Housing Finance Reform and Comprehensive Tax Overhaul Highlight Apartment Industry's 2012 Priorities for Capitol Hill The National Apartment Association (NAA) and National Multi Housing Council (NMHC) announced the apartment industry’s 2012 policy agenda today…

AWSApril 19, 2012

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[Infographic] Car-Sharing Takes Off With High Gas Prices

Got an empty right seat on your commute to back and forth to work? One way to avoid the high price of gas is to carpool, which the government has been encouraging for years through the…

AWSApril 11, 2012

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Recycling showdown between Dallas and Fort Worth is no contest | AWS Apartment Recycling fixes dropoff location disparity

Not to talk trash, but when it comes to recycling, Dallas outdoes Fort Worth. The most recent report from North Central Texas Council of Governments reveals that while both cities have similar recycling programs, Dallasites…

AWSApril 4, 2012

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iRecycle app | Ever find yourself asking, “Can I recycle this? If so…who takes it?”

Earth911 has put out a neat app that makes recycling locally super simple, telling you exactly what you can recycle and where to take it when you're ready to send it off. Compatible with both…

AWSMarch 30, 2012

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[VIDEO] What is Maintenance Mania®? | Bulk Item Removal lowers service ticket times

What is Maintenance Mania®? Maintenance Mania® is a national competition where maintenance technicians compete against each other in skill-based games built around common maintenance activities. The competition includes a pinewood derby style car race where…

AWSMarch 29, 2012

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The Low Income Housing Tax Credit: What is it? How Does it work? What is the Impact?

The Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) was created as part of the Tax Reform Act of 1986 as a more effective mechanism for producing affordable housing. Nearly half of the nation’s renters are rent…

AWSMarch 27, 2012

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INFOGRAPHIC: Eco Benefits of Green Gadgets | AWS E-Waste Recycling

Over the past five years, consumers who bought electronics designed to be easier to recycle, less toxic and more energy efficient contributed to major reductions in environmental impact, according to global green electronics registry EPEAT®. More…

AWSMarch 25, 2012

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New Car Shoppers: Next Generation Window labels offer future owners more usable information

When shopping for a new vehicle, you'll be able to see your expected savings over a five-year period, a fuel economy comparison to other vehicles in the same class, and easy-to-understand guidance about each car…

AWSMarch 24, 2012

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‘Green’ apartments being built in Newport News, VA will include Electric Car charging stations & Apartment Recycling

NEWPORT NEWS, VA — From Jefferson Avenue, it looks just like any other new apartment complex under construction. Five tall buildings in various stages of construction dominate the landscape, as wood frames peek out behind…

AWSMarch 23, 2012

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Apt Hoarders “Possessed” by Possessions | Regularly Scheduled Apartment Inspections Recommended

PICS ATTACHED | Some residents have a dirty little secret—and it could bury them alive. What is an apartment manager to do? He was a successful businessman who wore a suit and tie to work.…

AWSMarch 20, 2012