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Emerging Leaders Justine Lopez & Chelsy Parrish, ARM, attend Apartmentalize
Emerging Leaders Justine Lopez & Chelsy Parrish, ARM, attend Apartmentalize

Two of our 2025 Emerging Leaders had the opportunity to attend the National Apartment Association’s Education Conference, Apartmentalize, in June. We asked them to share some of their highlights with our members. Justine Lopez: Was this your first time attending Apartmentalize?Yes... Continue Reading

Postedby Jason Loughridge
Date posted07/2/2025


WMFHA Wins 2025 NAA Excellence Award for Affiliate of the Year at Apartmentalize
WMFHA Wins 2025 NAA Excellence Award for Affiliate of the Year at Apartmentalize

WMFHA is honored to win the 2025 NAA Excellence Award for Affiliate of the Year at Apartmentalize in Las Vegas. This national recognition celebrates our commitment to innovation, advocacy, and delivering exceptional value to our members. Continue Reading

Postedby Evan Omelia
Date posted06/16/2025


Suppliers Step Up in Fit2Be Challenge!
Suppliers Step Up in Fit2Be Challenge!

The 2nd annual Fit2Be Challenge is off, with almost 200 WMFHA members participating. Continue Reading

Postedby Sloane Cerbana
Date posted05/30/2025


Emerging Leaders Learn from Industry Veteran Panel
Emerging Leaders Learn from Industry Veteran Panel

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Postedby Jason Loughridge
Date posted05/28/2025


Are We Protecting Our Most Valuable Assets?
Are We Protecting Our Most Valuable Assets?

The Swift Bunny Index is a national benchmark based on compensation surveys completed by 346 management company members of apartment associations located across the country. Continue Reading

Postedby Sloane Cerbana
Date posted05/28/2025


Supplier Spotlight: Meet Myles Wesener of ESNTL Services
Supplier Spotlight: Meet Myles Wesener of ESNTL Services

ESNTL Services is committed to building sustainable communities! Continue Reading

Postedby Sloane Cerbana
Date posted05/28/2025


WMFHA Statement Following Governor Ferguson's Signing of EHB1217
WMFHA Statement Following Governor Ferguson's Signing of EHB1217

After months of advocacy, engagement, and strong collaboration with our members and coalition partners, EHB 1217 has been signed into law. We fought hard and secured meaningful improvements, but the final bill represents a setback for housing in Washington. It creates more risk and less... Continue Reading

Postedby Carter Nelson
Date posted05/8/2025


Getting to Know Heather Strom, Tarragon Property Services
Getting to Know Heather Strom, Tarragon Property Services

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT - Get to know Heather Strom, Tarragon Property Services How long have you worked in the industry? I’ve worked in the industry for almost four years now. I feel fortunate to have landed here! What is your favorite(s) WMFHA event and why? Up until last year, I would have... Continue Reading

Postedby Tricia Johnson
Date posted04/9/2025


Riding the EdCon 2025 HIGH
Riding the EdCon 2025 HIGH

LEARN. CONNECT. GROW. EdCon 2025 was one we won’t soon forget! We're still high on the success of EdCon 2025 and feel fortunate to have had over 2,100 industry professionals gather at the Seattle Convention Center’s Summit Building on March 13th for this one-day event. We not only had... Continue Reading

Postedby Tricia Johnson
Date posted04/9/2025


e-newsletter Library
e-newsletter Library

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Postedby Sloane Cerbana
Date posted03/28/2025


My 2025 EdCon Experience
My 2025 EdCon Experience

From the moment I arrived at EdCon, the energy was electric, the learning opportunities were endless, and the connections I made were truly invaluable. The absolute highlight of my entire experience was meeting Kelley Wentworth from Survivor! As a die-hard Survivor fan, this was a dream come... Continue Reading

Postedby Andy Rockstead
Date posted03/27/2025


EdCon Brings Connection and Business for WMFHA Suppliers!
EdCon Brings Connection and Business for WMFHA Suppliers!

EdCon 2025 Was Best Yet! Over 2100 property management professionals gathered at Seattle Convention Center on March 13th for EdCon 2025, WMFHA's education conference and tradeshow! This year, EdCon boasted not only our largest attendance to date, but our largest trade show, with 167 companies... Continue Reading

Postedby Sloane Cerbana
Date posted03/26/2025