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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


Warm New Member Welcome!
Warm New Member Welcome!

We would like to extend a warm welcome to our new members! Property Members: Nova North Addison on Fourth Castle Real Estate Station House Modera Jackson Orion Edgewood North 600 Ninth Genesee Block LLC East Union Supplier Partners: Building Resources Inc Property Tax... Continue Reading

Postedby Kelly Wakefield (deleted)
Date posted08/23/2018


California Prop 10 - Help Prevent Rent Control!
California Prop 10 - Help Prevent Rent Control!

The most significant threat to multifamily industry in decades... Is the potential of Proposition 10 passing in California. Residents will vote this November on whether or not to undo the statewide prohibition on rent control known as Costa-Hawkins. If we lose the fight in California, the effects... Continue Reading

Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted08/21/2018


North Seattle College and NAAEI Sign Agreement to Promote Property Management Education
North Seattle College and NAAEI Sign Agreement to Promote Property Management Education

& The first Property Management Bachelor’s program in our region launches this fall at North Seattle College (NSC). Thanks to National Apartment Association Education Institute’s (NAAEI) guidance, the program will also serve as a pipeline for students to... Continue Reading

Postedby Kelly Wakefield (deleted)
Date posted08/16/2018


25% Off Online Learning with Visto!
25% Off Online Learning with Visto!

Now through Oct. 31, 2018 we are offering 25% off National Apartment Association Education Institute's online learning through Visto! Too busy for in-person seminars? We have you covered! Visto is a new online hub for multifamily professional development. Through Visto you can access credential... Continue Reading

Postedby Sloane Cerbana
Date posted08/14/2018


Emerald Award Nominations - Did You Know?
Emerald Award Nominations - Did You Know?

Did you know? Last year, we received 470 nominations across all categories! Community Service awards, Industry Partner of the Year, and Lifetime Achievement Award are free to nominate! Property company name, management company name, and nominator name are redacted from the nominations... Continue Reading

Postedby Tricia Johnson
Date posted08/10/2018


100 Best Companies to Work For - 5 WMFHA Members
100 Best Companies to Work For - 5 WMFHA Members

Every year, Seattle Business Magazine accepts self-nominations from companies who do business in Washington State for their 100 Best Companies to Work For. This year, five WMFHA members made the top 100! How does it work? Companies nominate themselves to be considered for this prestigious... Continue Reading

Postedby Kelly Wakefield (deleted)
Date posted08/7/2018


Move For Hunger Midyear Results
Move For Hunger Midyear Results

You've donated almost 5,000 meals! Move For Hunger works with WMFHA properties to deliver bags to residents who give notice to move out. Residents can leave their non-perishable food items before they move and Move For Hunger ensures that food is delivered to the local food bank. WMFHA members... Continue Reading

Postedby Kelly Wakefield (deleted)
Date posted08/1/2018


Welcome New Members!
Welcome New Members!

Welcome to our newest members! Properties: Ascend ApartmentsHeron Flats + Lofts124 Line PropertiesSKY SammamishRavelloAnthologyCrown Village LakesideLUX ApartmentsSierra on GreenwoodThe Park at Mill PlainBallard on 20thSitka ApartmentsThe DanforthEllis Court ApartmentsEdwards on... Continue Reading

Postedby Kelly Wakefield (deleted)
Date posted07/30/2018


Credential Holder of the Quarter: Jay Koster, CAM
Credential Holder of the Quarter: Jay Koster, CAM

Biography Jay joined the residential property management industry in 2011, filling a role as maintenance and office assistant for a 107-door garden-style community in Kent, WA. He grew in the role until 2014, when he received a promotion to a 384-door community in Everett. From there, he would... Continue Reading

Postedby Sloane Cerbana
Date posted07/23/2018


Congratulations to New NALP Credential Holders!
Congratulations to New NALP Credential Holders!

Eleven candidates for our National Apartment Leasing Professional (NALP) program are now official credential holders! Congratulations to: Amanda Lockleer - Insite Property Solutions Brittany Bailey - Palladium Real Estate Services Cassandra Mitchell - Epic Asset Management, Inc. Halie Gerde... Continue Reading

Postedby Sloane Cerbana
Date posted07/20/2018