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Washington Apartment Outlook - 2026

Perspectives and Projections for 2027

Thursday, September 24, 2026
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM (PDT)
200 discounted, pre-sale tickets will go on sale on 7/1 at 9 am for members only for $99

The leading economic forecast event for the multifamily industry in Washington.

Reserve your ticket for the industry's leading economic forecast event. The 22nd annual Washington Apartment Outlook will provide attendees with the latest information on economic trends in real estate from the state’s leading and most trusted experts. This information will help your team forecast your business, develop budgets, and plan for success in 2027.

This event qualifies for 2 Continuing Education Credits

Economic Trends

Matthew Gardner, Real Estate Economist, Gardner Economics

Market Trends

 Dylan Simon, Executive Vice President at Kidder Mathews


Credits Price
Pre Sale - WAO | Member - Pack of 10 tickets
This ticket is for a group of 10 tickets.
Check with your management company before purchasing.

If you do not have all attendees names yet, please check the box "I'm not sure who is coming yet" next to those tickets. You'll be able enter the names closer to the event.  

Registration Ended 7/3/26 at 11:59 PM PDT
2.00 (Event) $990.00
Credits Price
WAO Member Ticket
Registration Ends 9/18/26 at 11:59 PM PDT
2.00 (Event) $119.00
Price will increase to $139.00 on 8/22/26 12:00 AM PDT
WAO Non - Member Ticket
Registration Ends 9/18/26 at 11:59 PM PDT
2.00 (Event) $139.00
Price will increase to $169.00 on 8/22/26 12:00 AM PDT
Credits Price
WAO Member Ticket - Pack of 10
This ticket is for a group of 10 tickets.
Check with your management company before purchasing.

If you do not have all attendees names yet, please check the box "I'm not sure who is coming yet" next to those tickets. You'll be able enter the names closer to the event.  
Registration Ends 9/18/26 at 11:59 PM PDT
2.00 (Event) $1,190.00
Price will increase to $1,390.00 on 8/22/26 12:00 AM PDT
WAO Non - Member Ticket - Pack of 10
Registration Ends 9/18/26 at 11:59 PM PDT
2.00 (Event) $1,390.00
Price will increase to $1,690.00 on 8/22/26 12:00 AM PDT

Agenda

September 24
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Check-in & Breakfast
9:00 AM Welcome
9:15 AM Advocacy Update
9:25 AM Elected Official of Year Award
9:45 AM Economic Update with Matthew Gardner, Gardner Economics
10:30 AM Market Trends Update with Dylan Simon, Kidder Mathews
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM Q&A with Speakers and Wrap up
Suzanne Bachler
Suzanne Bachler Director of Community Management Essex Property Trust
Raechel Bihr
Raechel Bihr Director, Community Management Essex Property Trust
Lisa Catello
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Lisa Catello Branch Manager Career Strategies, Inc.
Tina Christiansen
Tina Christiansen Principal Palladium Real Estate Services
Andrea Combs
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Andrea Combs General Manager Clean Exteriors LLC
Kimo Combs
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Kimo Combs Owner Clean Exteriors LLC
Colleen English
Colleen English Regional Manager Pillar Properties
Lacey Ernandes
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Lacey Ernandes Sales and Marketing 1UP Floors
Ruchelle Erwin
Ruchelle Erwin Regional Vice President PNW Essex Property Trust
Millie Miles
Millie Miles Assistant Community Manager Two Lincoln Tower
Tammy Murray
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Tammy Murray Community Account Manager XFINITY Communities
Chris Natale
Chris Natale Director, Community Management Essex Property Trust
Rob Nichols
Rob Nichols General Manager Two Lincoln Tower
Misty Rowell
Misty Rowell Property Manager Elev8 Residential
Alyssa Webb
Alyssa Webb Regional Manager, Community Management Essex Property Trust
Nisha Wilson
Nisha Wilson Business Manager Dwell at Kent Station
181 Other Registered Attendees

For More Information:

Tricia Johnson
Tricia Johnson
Senior Director of Events & Marketing Washington Multi-Family Housing Association (425)988-2626

Thanks to our Platinum Sponsors!


Centerpiece Sponsors:
BlueSky Restoration Contractors

Commercial Restoration Company

Finnmark Property Services

Lightcurve

Lowe's Pro Supply