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Maintenance Mania! 2020
Maintenance Mania! 2020

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 Frigidaire Icemaker Installation Kidde Fire & Carbon Monoxide Safety... Continue Reading

Postedby Tricia Johnson
Date posted01/6/2020


2019 - Ending the Decade Strong
2019 - Ending the Decade Strong

Potential new members to the association ask us what WMFHA does. To answer, we generally discuss our three “buckets” of service, outlined in our tagline: Advocate. Educate. Celebrate. However, more than what we do, what is special about WMFHA and our tremendous members is who we... Continue Reading

Postedby Jim Wiard (deleted)
Date posted01/3/2020


2020 Western WA Emerald Awards Finalists!
2020 Western WA Emerald Awards Finalists!

Congratulations to the finalists! ASSISTANT COMMUNITY MANAGER OF THE YEAR 1-300 UNITS Allen Pedroso, Chelsea at Juanita Village - Thrive Allison Schumer, Zig - Greystar Christopher Nicholas, O2 Apartments - Avenue5 Residential Cinthia Espindola, Parla Apartments - ConAm Management Whitney... Continue Reading

Postedby Tricia Johnson
Date posted12/3/2019


2020 Eastern WA Emerald Awards Finalists!
2020 Eastern WA Emerald Awards Finalists!

Congratulations to the finalists! ASSISTANT COMMUNITY MGR. OF THE YEAR 1-150 UNITS Elizabeth Hooper, Trail Lodge - Coast Property Management Isabelle Dean, Montgomery Court Apartments - Coast Yessica Gonzalez, Affinity at Southridge - FPI Management 151+ UNITS Danielle Packer,... Continue Reading

Postedby Tricia Johnson
Date posted12/3/2019


New Members from November
New Members from November

Management Companies: Northwest Property Management American Capital Realty Group Properties: The Millenium Aura Totem Lake Stazione 25 The LeeAnn 3652 Interlake/9227 Woodlawn Jackson Grand View Clark The Summit Apartment Homes Supplier Partners: Pioneer Human... Continue Reading

Postedby Jim Wiard (deleted)
Date posted12/2/2019


Credential Holder Spotlight: RoseMarie Peyton, CAM
Credential Holder Spotlight: RoseMarie Peyton, CAM

Bio: I come from the small town of Sumner WA. I have two wonderful kids that attend school in the Sumner school district. Prior to beginning my career in property management, I worked in retail management. I joined the team with Tarragon Property Services as a leasing agent and I quickly... Continue Reading

Postedby Sloane Cerbana
Date posted12/2/2019


Rent Control Limits Cities' Housing, Economies
Rent Control Limits Cities' Housing, Economies

Recent findings by the National Apartment Association (NAA) reveal rent control’s potential effects on four major U.S. cities. NAA’s analysis shows that these policies decrease the housing supply, harm the condition of existing housing stock and lower property values, which leads to... Continue Reading

Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted11/21/2019


Holiday Giving Gala Auction and Raffle Items
Holiday Giving Gala Auction and Raffle Items

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

Postedby Tricia Johnson
Date posted11/15/2019


What You Need to Know About Geo-Fencing and Geo-Targeting
What You Need to Know About Geo-Fencing and Geo-Targeting

We recently wrote about best practices for local SEO and how to incorporate them into your digital marketing strategy. Today we’ll be covering location-based tactics for digital advertising and the world of possibilities it has opened for those in the multifamily industry. Although... Continue Reading

Postedby Gwyneth Iredale (deleted)
Date posted10/29/2019


Credential Spotlight: Shawn Hereth, CAMT
Credential Spotlight: Shawn Hereth, CAMT

Bio: I have lived in Western Washington for the majority of my life. I have worked in maintenance for a total of 6 years. Five of those years were with Thrive. Before that, I was a carpet cleaning technician which is how I learned about this field and became inspired to apply to get into... Continue Reading

Postedby Sloane Cerbana
Date posted10/28/2019


Chili Cook-Off Raffle and Auction Items
Chili Cook-Off Raffle and Auction Items

GIVEAWAY Round 1 @ 12:30 p.m. Paw and Parent Patrol A Paw Patrol Ultimate Rescue fire truck PLUS a $50 Dining Out gift certificate Donated by: WMFHA & DAWN Estimated Value: $100.00 Scrub A Dub-Dub Bubble Bath Themed Basket to Please The Senses. Donated by: AMLI Residential Estimated Value:... Continue Reading

Postedby Tricia Johnson
Date posted10/24/2019


Washington Eviction Rate Below 1 Percent
Washington Eviction Rate Below 1 Percent

According to EvictionLab.org, Washington’s eviction rate has continued to fall from its 2005 peak of 1.45% to 0.82% in 2016, the latest year the data is collected. Evictions remain low in Washington and its biggest cities despite increasing housing costs brought on by historic population... Continue Reading

Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted10/22/2019