Welcome aboard to our new valued members! Property Management Members: Premier Residential Reliant Property Management Cirrus Asset Management Walls Property Management Property Members: The Landing at Vancouver SK Apartments Woodlake Townhomes Courtyard 465 Broadmoor 100 on... Continue Reading
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On average, 1 in 3 women and 1 in 9 men experience some form of domestic violence at the hands of an intimate partner in America. Here in Washington state, the data is alarming. In 2018, the Domestic Abuse Women’s Network (DAWN) answered more than 5,700 calls from survivors desperate for... Continue Reading
When did you start with AFB and what was your first position? 1991. I started in our Renton distribution warehouse pulling mini-blind orders and preparing them for shipment to apartment communities, universities and housing authorities across the country. Where are you from? I was born in... Continue Reading
Summer is photo season! It's that time of the year when the sun is out and our properties look their best in natural light. We have all heard the phrase, “a picture is worth a thousand words.” It couldn’t be truer. Our property photos will paint a picture of what the residents... Continue Reading
The subject of housing affordability is front and center in the national conversation. The causes of rising housing costs and available and effective solutions are just now getting their much-deserved spotlight. Congressman Denny Heck from Washington’s 10th District made his viewpoint very... Continue Reading
IN TOTAL WE HAVE DONATED: 10,533 lbs. = 8,778 meals! TOP COMMUNITIES THIS QUARTER: Riverside Park Apartments, Tarragon Property Services - 272 lbs. The Century, Pillar Properties - 254 lbs. Stadium PLace Apartments, Pillar Properties - 113 lbs. Chinook Park Apartments, Tarragon Property Services... Continue Reading
We are so glad all of our new members joined us! Member Mondays Virtual Meeting - Make the Most of Your Membership! New Management Company Members: Hall Equities Group REACH CDC New Property Members: Selkirk Lodge Riverside at Trutina The Cascadian in Edmonds LLC Cypress 600... Continue Reading
Can you tell me a bit about your role working with the multifamily housing industry/Xfinity Communities Team? I started in a sales call center role at Comcast and began developing marketing events for that side of our business. Those experiences led me to pursue a master’s degree in... Continue Reading
The Seattle City Council recently amended a 2015 law requiring notice to the Seattle Office of Housing and Seattle Housing Authority of the owner's intent to sell multifamily property. The law takes effect September 1, 2019, and applies to properties located within the City of Seattle only. ... Continue Reading
Ty Reiff, Project Manager from Allied Residential, was interviewed about his experience at EdCon featuring Maintenance Mania in 2019. Here is what he had to say: What were your biggest takeaways from EdCon and the classes you took? My biggest takeaway was the high quality of classes being held.... Continue Reading
We are in the business of providing healthy homes and communities for people to grow in. Therefore, the impact of our charitable efforts is near and dear to our hearts. It means a lot to us to make a difference in the lives of children, women, and families that are affected by adversity. The... Continue Reading
We love sharing the contributions our members make in the community with the public. We make sure the message is broadcasted far and wide through social media, blogs, videos, and celebrities. WMFHA’s Facebook page has over 2,000 “likes” including our members, their families,... Continue Reading