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Three Approaches to Cabinet Renovation
Three Approaches to Cabinet Renovation

There comes a time for every apartment community when cabinets become a drag. Continue Reading

Postedby George Hagle (deleted)
Date posted08/5/2021


CDC Moratorium Applies in Washington
CDC Moratorium Applies in Washington

Here's what you need to know... Continue Reading

Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted08/4/2021


August 2021: A Step Toward Normalcy
August 2021: A Step Toward Normalcy

Under the “Bridge Moratorium,” August 2021 provides a change of responsibilities for both the housing provider and tenant. Continue Reading

Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted08/3/2021


What Owners and Operators can do to Prepare for a 20% Water and Sewage Increase
What Owners and Operators can do to Prepare for a 20% Water and Sewage Increase

If you are a landlord, owner, or property manager in the Seattle area, you should know about upcoming utility price increases over the next few years. Continue Reading

Postedby Will Floyd (deleted)
Date posted07/21/2021


New Member Report - July 2021
New Member Report - July 2021

Thanks for joining! Continue Reading

Postedby Jim Wiard (deleted)
Date posted07/15/2021


King County Passes Duplicate Tenant Protections
King County Passes Duplicate Tenant Protections

On Tuesday, June 29, the King County Council passed an ordinance creating local tenant protections for parts of unincorporated King County. Continue Reading

Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted07/6/2021


Governor Publishes "Bridge Moratorium"
Governor Publishes "Bridge Moratorium"

On Tuesday, June 29, 2021 the Governor published an updated moratorium on evictions, dubbed the “Bridge Moratorium.” This moratorium expands the ability to terminate a tenancy and returns most managerial functions to rental property managers. Continue Reading

Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted06/30/2021


Eviction Moratorium Extended
Eviction Moratorium Extended

Today, Governor Inslee announced he will be extending the state's eviction moratorium through September 30 by creating a bridge Proclamation.  Continue Reading

Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted06/25/2021


Fitness/Wellness Amenities - Marketing Gold for Washington Properties
Fitness/Wellness Amenities - Marketing Gold for Washington Properties

Today’s generations are all about “self-care and socially share”, and communities of every size and description are capitalizing on that fact, especially involving fitness and wellness. Creating accessible fitness and wellness spaces that intrigue and inspire can return the investment up to 900%. Continue Reading

Postedby Melissa Korda (deleted)
Date posted06/18/2021


New Member Report - June 2021
New Member Report - June 2021

Thanks for joining your local multifamily housing association! Continue Reading

Postedby Jim Wiard (deleted)
Date posted06/17/2021


City of Seattle Law Update
City of Seattle Law Update

On Monday June 7, the Seattle City Council passed a suite of laws further restricting evictions. Continue Reading

Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted06/10/2021


Tell Your Eviction Moratorium Story
Tell Your Eviction Moratorium Story

The Governor needs to know any extension of the eviction moratorium will affect you and exacerbate the struggles you've experienced over the past year.  Continue Reading

Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted06/7/2021