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A Day of Impact with Rebuilding Together
A Day of Impact with Rebuilding Together

13 of our fantastic members came together on Saturday, October 13, 2018, to Rebuild Together during our annual Day of Impact. A huge thank you goes to these fine folks that made this day successful: Jeremy Monaghan and Kayleigh Fulton from Greystar were our Project Managers. Other... Continue Reading

Postedby Kelly Wakefield (deleted)
Date posted10/16/2018


City of Burien Seeks Tenant Protections
City of Burien Seeks Tenant Protections

The Fox Cove Apartments in Burien recently sold and new owners are seeking to renovate and improve the property. The prior owner allowed the property to fall into disrepair, with allegations of mold and mildew on the interior of the units and failed to provide basic property maintenance. In... Continue Reading

Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted10/15/2018


Announcing our Western Washington Emerald Award Nominees!
Announcing our Western Washington Emerald Award Nominees!

Here are your nominees for the 2019 Emerald Awards: Assistant Community Manager of the Year 1-300 UNITS Emilie Wehage, AMLI at Bellevue Park - AMLI Emily Johnson, Griffis Belltown - Griffis Residential Gabriela Fuentes, The Summit at Lake Union - First Pointe Hannah Anderson, Waterstone at... Continue Reading

Postedby Tricia Johnson
Date posted10/9/2018


Announcing our Eastern Washington Emerald Award Nominees!
Announcing our Eastern Washington Emerald Award Nominees!

Here are your nominees for the 2019 Emerald Awards: Assistant Community Manager of the Year 1-150 UNITS Amber Burgess, Riverside at Trutina - Rockwood Brittany Pospisil, Affinity at South Hill - FPI Elizabeth Hooper, Trail Lodge - Coast Shemayne Riddell, Affinity at Mill Road - FPI Veronica... Continue Reading

Postedby Tricia Johnson
Date posted10/9/2018


Seattle Rental Registration and Inspection Fees
Seattle Rental Registration and Inspection Fees

Beginning in 2019, all rental properties located within the City of Seattle will be required to renew their rental registration license. We recently learned the city is proposing drastic changes to the fee and licensing requirements. The below information is proposed and any changes must be... Continue Reading

Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted10/5/2018


Tacoma Rental Housing Code
Tacoma Rental Housing Code

Since April, WMFHA and local housing providers and other rental housing associations have been working with the City of Tacoma to find reasonable common ground on a rental housing code that emerged due to public outcry. We are where we are because of one unfortunate incident that caused the... Continue Reading

Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted09/26/2018


New Member Service: Career Center!
New Member Service: Career Center!

Washington Multi-Family Housing Association (WMFHA) Launches New Career Center The best and brightest property management candidates are out there. Access this targeted and qualified pool of talent by advertising your job openings on the new WMFHA Career... Continue Reading

Postedby Kelly Wakefield (deleted)
Date posted09/25/2018


New Members, Welcome!
New Members, Welcome!

Thank you for joining! We are pleased to be working for you! Property Members Supplier Members Wisteria Walk Monarch Landscaping Union Park Apartments Edgewood Heights Chroma South Lake Union Kiara Aster Townhomes Edition Sawyer Trail Copperline at Point... Continue Reading

Postedby Kelly Wakefield (deleted)
Date posted09/20/2018


An Update on the Waterfront LID
An Update on the Waterfront LID

Your Rights as a Property Owner and the Seattle Waterfront LID As you may know, the City of Seattle is in the process of creating a special tax assessment property owners as part of its Waterfront Seattle project. The tax, known as a Local Improvement District (LID), would apply to commercial... Continue Reading

Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted09/10/2018


To Grow We Need to Know
To Grow We Need to Know

Thanks to everyone who filled out our 15 Year Anniversary Questionnaire survey! We are happy to share the results with you and looking forward to addressing your needs and concerns. Please think of us as an open book and provide feedback anytime you see fit so we can grow and... Continue Reading

Postedby Kelly Wakefield (deleted)
Date posted09/7/2018


NAA's 2018 Income and Expenses Survey
NAA's 2018 Income and Expenses Survey

The most comprehensive report for apartment housing operations data is available for pre-order today! What percentage is total operating costs going up and what is driving it? What is the health of the apartment industry as a whole compared to last year? What revenue trends are... Continue Reading

Postedby Kelly Wakefield (deleted)
Date posted08/29/2018


WMFHA Membership = NAA Membership
WMFHA Membership = NAA Membership

Did you know your WMFHA membership comes with FREE membership in the National Apartment Association (NAA)? NAA is a federation of 160 state and local affiliates, comprised of more than 73,000 multifamily housing companies representing more than 9 million apartment homes throughout the United... Continue Reading

Postedby Jim Wiard (deleted)
Date posted08/27/2018