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Member Engagement Program Goals and Objectives
Member Engagement Program Goals and Objectives

Engagement can be defined as the act or state of interlocking. To encourage Washington Multi-Family Housing Association (WMFHA) members to “interlock” with the association, we employed many innovative and effective tactics in 2019. These included easy ways for members to use their... Continue Reading

Postedby Kelly Wakefield (deleted)
Date posted03/31/2020


Outstanding Service to WMFHA - Sheri Druckman
Outstanding Service to WMFHA - Sheri Druckman

Our most passionate volunteer and supporter with her unwavering service to the association and industry, her exemplary leadership skills and dedication, is Sheri Druckman, CAPS. Sheri has served on our Board of Directors for six years and has held the Secretary, Treasurer, Vice President,... Continue Reading

Postedby Jim Wiard (deleted)
Date posted03/30/2020


Do the Right Thing
Do the Right Thing

Dear WMFHA members,The manner in which we as housing providers manage this unprecedented crisis will dictate how the public will recognize us as partners in the future. As professional property managers, we are proud of the contribution residential communities add to our residents' lives and... Continue Reading

Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted03/26/2020


Congratulations to our 2020 Scholarship Recipients!
Congratulations to our 2020 Scholarship Recipients!

The total value of 2020 scholarships being awarded is $31,305! NALP Recipients | CAM Recipients | CAPS Recipients | CAMT Recipients | CAS Recipients National Apartment Leasing Professional recipients: Curtis Dean, Coast Property Management Janet Mendoza-Soto, Mill Creek Residential Lourissa... Continue Reading

Postedby Sloane Cerbana
Date posted03/26/2020


Housing Providers Doing Everything They Can
Housing Providers Doing Everything They Can

Housing providers are doing everything they can, but a long-term solution is needed to address housing during COVID-19 and beyond. COVID-19 represents a complete shock to Washington’s vital systems, infrastructure, and institutions. The virus is testing our world-class healthcare workers,... Continue Reading

Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted03/25/2020


Strength in Unity
Strength in Unity

Dear WMFHA members,I hope that you, your family, friends, and colleagues are staying positive during these unprecedented times. I want to update you on what we as an association are doing to support you. We rescheduled our March and April events and classes to later in the year. All registrations... Continue Reading

Postedby Jim Wiard (deleted)
Date posted03/25/2020


Small Business Loan and Owner Assistance
Small Business Loan and Owner Assistance

Assistance for Small Businesses Across the United States, multifamily communities are grappling with the COVID-19 outbreak. Social distancing is being put into place, as well as regular deep cleaning of community spaces and changes to daily operations. With April 1 around the corner, many... Continue Reading

Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted03/25/2020


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


Commitment to Residents
Commitment to Residents

Dear valued member, As the country and multifamily industry face unprecedented challenges due to the outbreak of COVID-19, we are doing all we can to highlight the importance of the industry before lawmakers and make sure they understand they have a responsibility to provide emergency assistance... Continue Reading

Postedby Jim Wiard (deleted)
Date posted03/23/2020


Shelter-in-Place
Shelter-in-Place

Dear WMFHA members,Today, Governor Inslee announced a shelter-in-place order called Stay Home, Stay Healthy. It goes into effect on Wednesday, March 25 at 5:30 pm. The order does the following: Requires every Washingtonian to stay home unless they need to pursue an essential activity. Bans all... Continue Reading

Postedby Jim Wiard (deleted)
Date posted03/23/2020


Shelter-In-Place Guidance
Shelter-In-Place Guidance

Last night, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Executive Order N-33-20 mandating all individuals living in California to stay home or at their place of residence to protect public health, exempting certain essential services. This is one example of a policy that could be adopted in our state as... Continue Reading

Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted03/20/2020


New Member Report - March 2020
New Member Report - March 2020

Welcome to our new members! Property Management Members: Prospect Property Management LLC Property Members: Landmark Apartments Bellepark East Apts Woodside East Slate Stonemeadow Farms Chapman Manor 420 Sunset Apartments Hillside Apartments La Fountaine Apartments Midlakes Apartments Terrace... Continue Reading

Postedby Jim Wiard (deleted)
Date posted03/19/2020