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WMFHA Gives Back Program Goals and Objectives
WMFHA Gives Back Program Goals and Objectives

Washington Multi-Family Housing Association (WMFHA) is deeply committed to using the strength and passion of our membership to make a positive impact in our communities. We strive to create a spirit of service and giving and engage our members in doing so. Among others, four organizations... Continue Reading

Postedby Kelly Wakefield (deleted)
Date posted06/26/2019


WMFHA Gives Back Target Audience
WMFHA Gives Back Target Audience

Our charitable programs serve the needs of our entire membership and our community members. At DAWN, our Chili Cook-Off event “is the number one event that everyone talks about,” says Cheryl Kilodavis, Executive Director. Their team loves that the event is inclusive of their staff,... Continue Reading

Postedby Kelly Wakefield (deleted)
Date posted06/26/2019


WMFHA Gives Back Program Success
WMFHA Gives Back Program Success

2018 marked our twelfth year supporting DAWN. We raised $46,964 in 2018, a huge increase of 29% more than the previous year. Over the years we have proudly donated over $194,500 to DAWN, but that is not our only measure of success. When our partners want to be even more involved with the... Continue Reading

Postedby Kelly Wakefield (deleted)
Date posted06/26/2019


WMFHA Gives Back Innovativeness
WMFHA Gives Back Innovativeness

Our programs are innovative, inclusive and far-reaching. We proudly serve our partners year after year and constantly look for ways to keep things interesting. “The Chili Cook-Off is such a fun, smart event,” says Christina Koski. “I find that the innovative ways that WMFHA... Continue Reading

Postedby Kelly Wakefield (deleted)
Date posted06/26/2019


WMFHA Gives Back Cost Effectiveness
WMFHA Gives Back Cost Effectiveness

Engaging our members in community service is a piece of keeping our costs down for these programs. In 2018 we had multiple volunteer committees helping us plan, procure for, and execute these initiatives. In all, we estimate over 270 volunteer hours helped make our community service successful.... Continue Reading

Postedby Kelly Wakefield (deleted)
Date posted06/26/2019


WMFHA Gives Back Ability to Attract Member Participation
WMFHA Gives Back Ability to Attract Member Participation

“What attracted me to volunteering with WMFHA was getting a big group of people together that can make a huge difference,” says Christina Koski. The Chili Cook-Off brings together people from all walks of life to have fun and give back. Our members bring their families, children,... Continue Reading

Postedby Kelly Wakefield (deleted)
Date posted06/26/2019


WMFHAbulous New Members!
WMFHAbulous New Members!

What's WMFHA and why should you be engaged? We invite all of our new members and current members who want to learn more to join us for our first New Member Mondays video chat orientation on Monday, July 8 at 3:00 pm. Click here to register. Welcome to our WMFHAbulous new members! Management... Continue Reading

Postedby Kelly Wakefield (deleted)
Date posted06/20/2019


Supplier Partner Members at Business Exchange 2019
Supplier Partner Members at Business Exchange 2019

Source all of your suppliers in one day and meet some great companies that want to serve your needs! Supplier Partner Members Registered: 1-800 Water Damage 1UP Floors ADP A Plus Tree, Inc Alliance Flooring American Floors and Blinds American Furniture Rental Anyone Home Inc. AO... Continue Reading

Postedby Tricia Johnson
Date posted06/19/2019


Regan Sindayen, CAMT: Credential Spotlight
Regan Sindayen, CAMT: Credential Spotlight

Biography: I was born and raised here in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. I joined the property management industry basically right out of high school as a groundskeeper which gave me the opportunity to move out of the house and get a discount on my rent. Throughout the years I have had the... Continue Reading

Postedby Sloane Cerbana
Date posted06/17/2019


Property Management Companies at Business Exchange 2019
Property Management Companies at Business Exchange 2019

Want a chance for personal, dedicated time with some of these prominent residential property management companies? Register for our 8th annual Business Exchange on August 9, 2019, for access to key decision makers. Pick your top 10-12 choices and you will get at least eight appointments throughout... Continue Reading

Postedby Tricia Johnson
Date posted06/12/2019


Who Wants Affordable Housing?
Who Wants Affordable Housing?

As published in Rental Housing Journal's May 2019 On-Site Who Wants Affordable Housing? Apparently, not Oregon. Oregon’s horrendous newly adopted statewide rent control law has opened Pandora’s box. It threatens real... Continue Reading

Postedby Jim Wiard (deleted)
Date posted06/5/2019


Seattle Publishes 2019 MFTE Rents
Seattle Publishes 2019 MFTE Rents

The Seattle Office of Housing published the 2019 maximum income and rent schedules for the various income-restricted housing programs operating within the City of Seattle limits. Schedules for the various programs can be found here. For participants in the Multi-Family Tax Exemption (MFTE)... Continue Reading

Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted06/3/2019