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You Raised $47,024 for Childhaven!
You Raised $47,024 for Childhaven!

You showed up during the season for giving to children and joined us in setting a new fundraising record for Holiday Giving Gala! You showed you care about the community and gave back even more than last year. Thanks to the 180 attendees, 5 sponsors, donors who gave 69 auction items, the... Continue Reading

Postedby Kelly Wakefield (deleted)
Date posted12/4/2018


How to Implement a Smoke-Free Housing Policy
How to Implement a Smoke-Free Housing Policy

Establishing a Smoke-Free policy in an apartment community has not only been a growing trend with rental housing providers in Washington and across the country but is now common place in our industry. Landlords nationwide and locally have developed a reasonable step-by-step process for... Continue Reading

Postedby Jim Wiard (deleted)
Date posted11/26/2018


Tacoma Passes Rental Housing Code
Tacoma Passes Rental Housing Code

After seven months of negotiations, the Tacoma City Council passed a Rental Housing Code on the evening of 11/20/18. The majority of the new laws become effective February 1, 2019, however, the Council passed an amendment speeding up the effective date of notice of rent increases. Beginning... Continue Reading

Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted11/26/2018


Holiday Giving Gala Auction Items
Holiday Giving Gala Auction Items

At Holiday Giving Gala this year, you will find an array of gifts and goodies at the silent auction. Get your bids in early, because this year we will be shutting down the auction when dinner starts. Also, don't forget to buy a golden ticket for a chance to walk away with your first choice! Lunch... Continue Reading

Postedby Tricia Johnson
Date posted11/21/2018


Federal Way Seeks New Housing Business License Fee
Federal Way Seeks New Housing Business License Fee

Tonight, the Federal Way City Council will consider new sizable fees on multifamily developments, including those that offer on-site accessory parking or storage units to residents. Added fees are impediments to housing affordability. The city already assesses astronomical impact fees to... Continue Reading

Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted11/20/2018


Our New Members Are Awesome!
Our New Members Are Awesome!

Welcome to our new family members! Property Management Companies: Avanath Realty Inc. Bell Partners CWS Apartment Homes Hunt Pacific Management Corporation Milestone Companies Blue Rock Real Estate Supplier Partners: Commercial Fire Protection Properties: Affinity at... Continue Reading

Postedby Kelly Wakefield (deleted)
Date posted11/19/2018


Credential Holder Spotlight: Matt Steele, CAPS
Credential Holder Spotlight: Matt Steele, CAPS

Biography Matt brings over 13 years of managing multiple projects, growing revenue, and exceeding goals through strategic problem-solving. His experience in managing a diverse group of individuals has resulted in multiple staff promotions and consistent achievement of financial and operational... Continue Reading

Postedby Sloane Cerbana
Date posted11/7/2018


Prop 10 Goes Down Hard in CA, But the Fight is Not Over
Prop 10 Goes Down Hard in CA, But the Fight is Not Over

We heard California residents loud and clear defeat Proposition 10 62% to 38%. Prop. 10 would have overturned the state’s Costa Hawkins Rental Housing Act, which bans local governments from imposing rent control on any apartment built since 1995. The act also bans rent control on any... Continue Reading

Postedby Jim Wiard (deleted)
Date posted11/7/2018


Candidate Information for Your 2019 WMFHA Board of Directors
Candidate Information for Your 2019 WMFHA Board of Directors

Property Management Candidates: Natasha Amira, Vice President of Operations for Avenue5 Residential Natasha began her real estate career in 2005. She has several years of experience in overseeing multifamily lease-ups, acquisitions, renovations, and repositions in the greater Seattle area.... Continue Reading

Postedby Jim Wiard (deleted)
Date posted11/6/2018


Together We Raised $46,964 for DAWN!
Together We Raised $46,964 for DAWN!

Wow, we really did make Jim sweat with WMFHA's match to your donations at our 12th annual Chili Cook-Off Charity Event! We blew past last year's total of $33,526 and came in 29% higher! Thanks to the 500+ attendees, 34 sponsors and competitors, 49 in-kind donations, all of the volunteers and... Continue Reading

Postedby Kelly Wakefield (deleted)
Date posted11/2/2018


Move for Hunger 3rd Quarter Results
Move for Hunger 3rd Quarter Results

Keep up the great work! This quarter you have all donated 1,032 pounds of food which amounts to 860 meals! Our top communities for this quarter are: Riverside Park Apartments (Tarragon Property Services) with 325 pounds Harbor Steps Apartments (Equity Residential) with 105 pounds The Meyden... Continue Reading

Postedby Kelly Wakefield (deleted)
Date posted10/23/2018


Credential Holder of the Quarter: Katie Phelan, CAS
Credential Holder of the Quarter: Katie Phelan, CAS

Biography Katie Phelan was born into this industry. She was serving notices on her mother's hip by the time she was 3 years old and eventually began working as an industry supplier at age 16. Given her natural love of people and desire to do the right thing it was an instant perfect fit. Katie... Continue Reading

Postedby Sloane Cerbana
Date posted10/18/2018