WMFHA is excited to share that Alex Gurdian, Regional Maintenance Supervisor with Thrive Communities, was part of a select group chosen by the National Apartment Association Education Institute (NAAEI) to attend an in-depth Certified Apartment Maintenance Technician (CAMT) job task analysis in... Continue Reading
The The 2025 Kari Anderson' Emerging Leaders Program kicked off the yearlong program on January 28! This year's cohort is comprised of 20 diverse members representing different companies, positions, ages and experience levels. Each member was identified as a current and future leader that will... Continue Reading
Our advocacy team recently had the opportunity to present in front of Lieutenant Governor Denny Heck’s transition committee on housing. The Lt Governor has been tasked with briefing new Governor Bob Ferguson on the current housing landscape and the most pressing housing issues facing our... Continue Reading
Have you ever messed up? Perhaps you made a mistake at work, treated a romantic partner badly, said an unkind word to a friend. Guess what? You’re not alone. We are human and we make mistakes. In a professional environment, if you never make mistakes or fail at new tasks, then you are... Continue Reading
Spokane City Council is considering amending the rental registry ordinance to do a few things to force compliance. This proposal will make waiver of the $15 registration fee more streamlined, exempting housing authorities and various subsidized programs (such as HCV and VA vouchers). The changes... Continue Reading
We’re excited to share that our Executive Director, Nick Marin, is mentioned in a recent USA Today article about the best cities for renters. In this piece, Nick offers expert commentary on the factors renters should consider when deciding where to live and what might make certain cities... Continue Reading
“Feel The Love”…that was the theme of this year’s National Apartment Association’s annual Apartmentalize conference hosted in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania the third week of June. The theme seemed appropriate, not just because it was held in the city of brotherly (and... Continue Reading
Hannah Smith is a Senior Property Manager with Pillar Properties and is a part of WMFHA's Kari Anderson Emerging Leaders first year cohort. Hannah had the opportunity to attend the National Apartment Association's Apartmentalize Conference in June, so we asked her to share a bit of her... Continue Reading
Earlier this spring, WMFHA collaborated with Evergreen Goodwill to offer the Apartment Maintenance Pathways Program. The program is targeted to at-risk youth and those not on traditional career paths between 18-24 years of age. Students attend a 4 week hands-on training that utilizes the National... Continue Reading
On May 14, Up for Growth Action sent a letter of support for H.R. 3507, the Yes in My Backyard (YIMBY) Act to the House Financial Services committee. WMFHA along with a long list of real estate housing and industry stakeholders signed the letter applauding the committee for moving the bill to... Continue Reading
As a speaker at WMFHA's EdCon East, and as a Community Manager in the Spokane area, I had the honor of not only sharing insights on social media marketing but also immersing myself in an environment brimming with innovation, collaboration, and industry expertise. EdCon East is a wonderful... Continue Reading
On March 26, WMFHA hosted an educational conference in Seattle for all multi-family professionals. Through the WFMHA Emerging Leaders Program and the generosity of my employer, I was able to attend EdCon for the first time this year. Here’s that story. The melodic hum of an iPhone alarm... Continue Reading
