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5 Steps to Prepare Your Fitness Centers to Stay Open
5 Steps to Prepare Your Fitness Centers to Stay Open

Reopen your fitness centers and keep them open! Continue Reading

Postedby Alicia Carrithers
Date posted09/22/2021


Rebuilding Together Day of Impact - 2021
Rebuilding Together Day of Impact - 2021

As part of our community service initiative, WMFHA Gives Back, Washington Multi-Family Housing Association (WMFHA) organized our sixth annual Volunteer Impact Day, partnering with Rebuilding Together Seattle. Continue Reading

Postedby Jim Wiard (deleted)
Date posted09/15/2021


Flexibility is the New Standard
Flexibility is the New Standard

With the world’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic coronavirus eliciting a host of new behaviors personally and professionally, the need for more flexibility in employee policies and procedures has been a hot topic among companies across all industries. Continue Reading

Postedby Stephanie Anderson
Date posted09/8/2021


New Member Report - August 2021
New Member Report - August 2021

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Postedby Jim Wiard (deleted)
Date posted08/26/2021


New Legislation Takes Aim at Security Deposit Reform
New Legislation Takes Aim at Security Deposit Reform

To help meet renters’ needs in the current multifamily housing climate, cities and states are starting to take a closer look at move-in affordability and, specifically, security deposit requirements. Continue Reading

Postedby Jordan Greek (deleted)
Date posted08/18/2021


Increased Demand, Property Tax Hikes, Utility Increases, and Year of Lost Rent
Increased Demand, Property Tax Hikes, Utility Increases, and Year of Lost Rent

In many places across the state, rents are still below pre-pandemic levels, yet costs for housing providers have continued to rise. Those increased costs directly impact the cost of rent. Continue Reading

Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted08/16/2021


Your Association Leading the Way
Your Association Leading the Way

It has been an incredibly challenging last 18 months for all of us, both personally and professionally. Continue Reading

Postedby Jim Wiard (deleted)
Date posted08/11/2021


Three Approaches to Cabinet Renovation
Three Approaches to Cabinet Renovation

There comes a time for every apartment community when cabinets become a drag. Continue Reading

Postedby George Hagle (deleted)
Date posted08/5/2021


CDC Moratorium Applies in Washington
CDC Moratorium Applies in Washington

Here's what you need to know... Continue Reading

Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted08/4/2021


August 2021: A Step Toward Normalcy
August 2021: A Step Toward Normalcy

Under the “Bridge Moratorium,” August 2021 provides a change of responsibilities for both the housing provider and tenant. Continue Reading

Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted08/3/2021


What Owners and Operators can do to Prepare for a 20% Water and Sewage Increase
What Owners and Operators can do to Prepare for a 20% Water and Sewage Increase

If you are a landlord, owner, or property manager in the Seattle area, you should know about upcoming utility price increases over the next few years. Continue Reading

Postedby Will Floyd (deleted)
Date posted07/21/2021


New Member Report - July 2021
New Member Report - July 2021

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Postedby Jim Wiard (deleted)
Date posted07/15/2021