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From Meetup to Membership: Nationwide Energy
From Meetup to Membership: Nationwide Energy

"I saw an ad on Meetup.com for Tapas & Topics, clicked on Tricia's name to inquire about attending, and she responded back immediately." Johnny Kessler's first impression of WMFHA was at Tapas & Topics. He got a warm, welcoming feeling, made some great connections, and we seemed on top... Continue Reading

Postedby Kelly Wakefield (deleted)
Date posted03/12/2019


Legislative Update: Half Way - Not Half Time
Legislative Update: Half Way - Not Half Time

March 13 marks the last day the house of origin (the House of Representatives or Senate) may consider any bill introduced in the respective chamber in the 2019 legislative session, with exceptions. Generally speaking, if a bill has not been voted on by the full chamber of origin, it is considered... Continue Reading

Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted03/11/2019


How a Bill Becomes a Law
How a Bill Becomes a Law

Those of us who are old enough remember the famous Schoolhouse Rock animation of “I’m Just A Bill”. That video certainly motivated young children to ask their parents or teachers questions about how a bill becomes law. That civics lesson would be an important and timely lesson... Continue Reading

Postedby Jim Wiard (deleted)
Date posted03/11/2019


#MyEdConStory Videos
#MyEdConStory Videos

Share your EdCon story for a chance to win cash! The story with the most likes and shares combined wins $300! Use the hashtag #MyEdConStory and tag WMFHA to be entered. Continue Reading

Postedby Kelly Wakefield (deleted)
Date posted03/4/2019


Legislative Update Session Cutoff
Legislative Update Session Cutoff

Friday, February 22 marked the first policy cut off in the State Legislature. Any policy that was not voted out of its committee of origin is considered dead for this session. However, any proposal that was voted out of its committee of origin will receive further consideration in one of two... Continue Reading

Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted03/1/2019


Help Us Welcome New Members!
Help Us Welcome New Members!

♫ Here we go, members, here we go! ♫ Management Companies Properties Supplier Partners Forty2 Le Chateau Urban Complex General Contractor LLC Decron Properties Group Mosaic on Greenwood Dryer Ducks Whiteco Residential The Academy Eden Advanced Pest Technologies Central Park... Continue Reading

Postedby Jim Wiard (deleted)
Date posted02/21/2019


Maintenance Mania! 2019
Maintenance Mania! 2019

Maintenance Mania! is a nationwide competition to see who is the fastest in eight maintenance-focused challenges. Competitors can win cash, bragging rights and pride! Training Videos: AO Smith Water Heater Installation Fluidmaster Duo Flush Toilet Conversion Frigidaire Icemaker... Continue Reading

Postedby Sloane Cerbana
Date posted02/20/2019


2019 Emerald Awards Recipients
2019 Emerald Awards Recipients

What a fantastic Emerald Awards celebration! And the 2019 Emerald Awards go to... Continue Reading

Postedby Tricia Johnson
Date posted02/18/2019


Move for Hunger 4th Quarter Results
Move for Hunger 4th Quarter Results

Did you know that more than 872,000 Washington residents are food insecure and at the same time, over 40% of all food produced in the United States ends up in the landfill? Thank you for continuing to make a difference by supporting Move For Hunger at your communities! Pillar Properties took... Continue Reading

Postedby Kelly Wakefield (deleted)
Date posted02/5/2019


Build Strength, Stability, and Self-Reliance Through Habitat for Humanity Stores
Build Strength, Stability, and Self-Reliance Through Habitat for Humanity Stores

Donate used or unused goods from your communities to Habitat for Humanity Stores! Renovating or rehabbing apartment homes at your property? Have a maintenance shop, garage or storage unit full of items that you would like to donate? Have usable items left behind by residents from time to time? ... Continue Reading

Postedby Kelly Wakefield (deleted)
Date posted02/5/2019


Apartment Advantage Staffing: “Promoting Excellence Within the Apartment Industry”
Apartment Advantage Staffing: “Promoting Excellence Within the Apartment Industry”

Website Sponsor: Apartment Advantage Staffing's blog feature! The 2012 winner of the Industry Partner of the Year Emerald Award, Apartment Advantage Staffing makes a positive impact and significant differences for property management companies and the community. As proud supporters of the... Continue Reading

Postedby Kelly Wakefield (deleted)
Date posted01/29/2019


Tacoma's Rental Housing Code Becomes Effective
Tacoma's Rental Housing Code Becomes Effective

Beginning Friday, February 1, new landlord-tenant laws take effect for properties in the City of Tacoma only. Jump to Information required at the initiation of the tenancy, and Information and notice requirements to terminate a tenancy. A copy of the ordinance can be found here. First, all... Continue Reading

Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted01/28/2019