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Summary of Senate Bill 5160
Summary of Senate Bill 5160

From the start of the pandemic it was clear some sort of legislative action would be necessary to address the return to normality. Continue Reading

Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted04/28/2021


End of Legislative Session Report - Vol. 1
End of Legislative Session Report - Vol. 1

Sunday marked the final day (Sine Die) of the 2021, first ever full virtual, legislative session. Since January, the WMFHA Government Affairs team has worked tirelessly on behalf of the rental housing industry to create the best path forward towards recovery and normalcy.  Continue Reading

Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted04/27/2021


Affiliate of the Year: Education Offering
Affiliate of the Year: Education Offering

We are finalists for NAA's Affiliate of the Year Excellence Award! Continue Reading

Postedby Jim Wiard (deleted)
Date posted03/11/2021


Affiliate of the Year: Advocacy Effort
Affiliate of the Year: Advocacy Effort

We are finalists for NAA's Affiliate of the Year Excellence Award! Continue Reading

Postedby Jim Wiard (deleted)
Date posted03/11/2021


Affiliate of the Year: Community Service Initiative
Affiliate of the Year: Community Service Initiative

We are finalists for NAA's Affiliate of the Year Excellence Award! Continue Reading

Postedby Jim Wiard (deleted)
Date posted03/11/2021


Affiliate of the Year: Member Engagement Initiative
Affiliate of the Year: Member Engagement Initiative

We are finalists for NAA's Affiliate of the Year Excellence Award! Continue Reading

Postedby Jim Wiard (deleted)
Date posted03/11/2021


We Are WMFHA - A Look Back at 2020
We Are WMFHA - A Look Back at 2020

2020 will certainly be a year to remember, and a year to forget. Continue Reading

Postedby Jim Wiard (deleted)
Date posted01/21/2021


New Poll Results on Rent Control and Housing Affordability
New Poll Results on Rent Control and Housing Affordability

Partnership for Affordable Housing conducted a short poll of Washington residents to determine opinions on housing affordability policies and rent control. There is still confusion among residents of what rent control is exactly and what can be done to improve housing affordability other than... Continue Reading

Postedby Jim Wiard (deleted)
Date posted07/31/2020


The Impacts of Rent Control
The Impacts of Rent Control

We must work together to address the urgent need for affordable housing in Washington state. WMFHA has joined Partnership for Affordable Housing, a 501(c)4 nonprofit, formed out of a strong and shared interest to come together to provide effective solutions to housing affordability in... Continue Reading

Postedby Jim Wiard (deleted)
Date posted07/7/2020


April Jobs Report from NAA
April Jobs Report from NAA

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Postedby Jim Wiard (deleted)
Date posted05/14/2020


Landlord Story - Weidner Apartment Homes
Landlord Story - Weidner Apartment Homes

Weidner Apartment Homes has grown to include properties in 12 states since opening in Seattle in 1977. When the coronavirus outbreak hit their hometown, they knew the situation was serious. Weidner’s Kirkland office is less than a mile from the nursing home where the outbreak began. As they... Continue Reading

Postedby Greg Cerbana
Date posted04/22/2020


Mortgage Relief for Multifamily Property Owners
Mortgage Relief for Multifamily Property Owners

Dear valued members,The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) yesterday announced that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the Enterprises will offer mortgage forbearance for multifamily property owners, under the condition that they suspend all evictions for renters who are unable to pay rent because of... Continue Reading

Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted03/24/2020