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Announcing 2022 Western Washington Emerald Award Nominees!
Announcing 2022 Western Washington Emerald Award Nominees!

Celebrating the best of the best in property management! Continue Reading

Postedby Jim Wiard (deleted)
Date posted10/6/2021


Announcing 2022 Eastern Washington Emerald Award Nominees!
Announcing 2022 Eastern Washington Emerald Award Nominees!

Celebrating the best of the best in residential property management! Continue Reading

Postedby Jim Wiard (deleted)
Date posted10/6/2021


Rental Housing Terminology
Rental Housing Terminology

We have defined this terminology below to better inform our members and the housing industry, tenants of our communities and residential property managers. Continue Reading

Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted10/6/2021


Hispanic Heritage Month to Lizbeth
Hispanic Heritage Month to Lizbeth

As a Latina of Spanish, Portuguese, and Mexican heritage, I proudly celebrate and represent my culture every day, but during Hispanic Heritage Month I find myself extra proud. Although there are many ways to describe what being Hispanic means to me, here are my five reasons why being Hispanic is... Continue Reading

Postedby Lizbeth Garza
Date posted09/28/2021


New Member Report - September 2021
New Member Report - September 2021

Thanks for joining! Continue Reading

Postedby Jim Wiard (deleted)
Date posted09/23/2021


5 Steps to Prepare Your Fitness Centers to Stay Open
5 Steps to Prepare Your Fitness Centers to Stay Open

Reopen your fitness centers and keep them open! Continue Reading

Postedby Alicia Carrithers
Date posted09/22/2021


Rebuilding Together Day of Impact - 2021
Rebuilding Together Day of Impact - 2021

As part of our community service initiative, WMFHA Gives Back, Washington Multi-Family Housing Association (WMFHA) organized our sixth annual Volunteer Impact Day, partnering with Rebuilding Together Seattle. Continue Reading

Postedby Jim Wiard (deleted)
Date posted09/15/2021


Flexibility is the New Standard
Flexibility is the New Standard

With the world’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic coronavirus eliciting a host of new behaviors personally and professionally, the need for more flexibility in employee policies and procedures has been a hot topic among companies across all industries. Continue Reading

Postedby Stephanie Anderson
Date posted09/8/2021


New Member Report - August 2021
New Member Report - August 2021

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Postedby Jim Wiard (deleted)
Date posted08/26/2021


New Legislation Takes Aim at Security Deposit Reform
New Legislation Takes Aim at Security Deposit Reform

To help meet renters’ needs in the current multifamily housing climate, cities and states are starting to take a closer look at move-in affordability and, specifically, security deposit requirements. Continue Reading

Postedby Jordan Greek (deleted)
Date posted08/18/2021


Increased Demand, Property Tax Hikes, Utility Increases, and Year of Lost Rent
Increased Demand, Property Tax Hikes, Utility Increases, and Year of Lost Rent

In many places across the state, rents are still below pre-pandemic levels, yet costs for housing providers have continued to rise. Those increased costs directly impact the cost of rent. Continue Reading

Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted08/16/2021


Your Association Leading the Way
Your Association Leading the Way

It has been an incredibly challenging last 18 months for all of us, both personally and professionally. Continue Reading

Postedby Jim Wiard (deleted)
Date posted08/11/2021