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2021 Year End Reflection
2021 Year End Reflection

Reflecting on 2021, I must admit it’s a little harder to look back at all the positive moments and successes of the year without lamenting that we are still dealing with a pandemic and its many challenges for our membership. Continue Reading

Postedby Jim Wiard (deleted)
Date posted12/28/2021


WMFHA's New Home - 600 SW 39th Street, Suite 220
WMFHA's New Home - 600 SW 39th Street, Suite 220

After over 5 years in our familiar office at 711 Powell Ave. in Renton, WMFHA moved to new office space on July 1, 2021. Continue Reading

Postedby Jim Wiard (deleted)
Date posted12/27/2021


New Multifamily Fitness Models Flex Through the Pandemic
New Multifamily Fitness Models Flex Through the Pandemic

The continuing COVID-sensitive environment has brought an avalanche of changes for communities – the most prominent of which focus on community health and fitness. During the last 18 months, fitness and wellness options can be considered a necessary remedy to heightened stress levels, and a... Continue Reading

Postedby David Scanzon (deleted)
Date posted12/27/2021


What We Say Matters: Inclusive Language in Multifamily
What We Say Matters: Inclusive Language in Multifamily

Upon my recent review of hundreds of apartment community websites across the US, I was shocked with the choice of common verbiage used. Continue Reading

Postedby Stephanie Anderson
Date posted12/20/2021


New Member Report - December 2021
New Member Report - December 2021

See who the latest properties and companies that have joined the association! Continue Reading

Postedby Jim Wiard (deleted)
Date posted12/16/2021


Mistakes to Avoid When Hiring a Contractor
Mistakes to Avoid When Hiring a Contractor

We hear it all the time. A home or business owner has a really bad experience with a contractor in both concerns of poor quality/workmanship, not doing what they say they are going to do, and ultimately thinking that all contractors are the same. Continue Reading

Postedby David Hageman
Date posted12/2/2021


2022 Emerald Award Finalists! Western Washington
2022 Emerald Award Finalists! Western Washington

Congratulations and keep shining! Continue Reading

Postedby Jim Wiard (deleted)
Date posted11/29/2021


2022 Eastern Washington Emerald Award Finalists
2022 Eastern Washington Emerald Award Finalists

Keep shining! Continue Reading

Postedby Jim Wiard (deleted)
Date posted11/29/2021


New Member Report - November 2021
New Member Report - November 2021

Thanks for joining! Continue Reading

Postedby Jim Wiard (deleted)
Date posted11/18/2021


Two Steps Forward, One Step Back: Latest Data Shows Seattle Lost 6785 Rental Properties since 2018
Two Steps Forward, One Step Back: Latest Data Shows Seattle Lost 6785 Rental Properties since 2018

Seattle's population grew by about 50,000 people between July 2018 and May 2021, but the city saw a net loss of 785 rental properties according to Seattle’s Rental Property Registration database. Continue Reading

Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted11/12/2021


Holiday Giving Gala Auction Items - 2021
Holiday Giving Gala Auction Items - 2021

All proceeds benefiting Childhaven! Continue Reading

Postedby Tricia Johnson
Date posted11/9/2021


Are Online B2B Payments Right for your Business?
Are Online B2B Payments Right for your Business?

When it comes to ditching in-house checks – in favor of automated B2B payments – you may have lots of questions. You may also be wondering if online B2B payments are right for your multifamily, commercial, or other real estate business. You may be more ready to make the switch than... Continue Reading

Postedby Jill Habrich
Date posted10/29/2021