As you are probably aware, the U.S. Government entered a partial shutdown at midnight on Saturday, Dec. 22. The shutdown is now in its second week and almost 800,000 people are either furloughed or working without pay. Though apartment owners and operators cannot allow impacted residents to live... Continue Reading
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We work for you! Management Companies: Modern Luxe Condos Spinnaker Property Management Safe Harbor Property Management Properties: Stratus Bella Vista Highlander Apts, LLC Solara Martha Lake Monterra Emmons on Third Pine Villa Resident Court Riverwalk Point I Supplier Partners: Lowe's... Continue Reading
Tacoma's Rental Housing Code Effective February 1, 2019 On November 20, Tacoma City Council passed an ordinance which creates specific renter protections for renters in the City of Tacoma. The law applies to properties in the City of Tacoma only. The majority of the new law becomes effective... Continue Reading
You showed up during the season for giving to children and joined us in setting a new fundraising record for Holiday Giving Gala! You showed you care about the community and gave back even more than last year. Thanks to the 180 attendees, 5 sponsors, donors who gave 69 auction items, the... Continue Reading
Establishing a Smoke-Free policy in an apartment community has not only been a growing trend with rental housing providers in Washington and across the country but is now common place in our industry. Landlords nationwide and locally have developed a reasonable step-by-step process for... Continue Reading
After seven months of negotiations, the Tacoma City Council passed a Rental Housing Code on the evening of 11/20/18. The majority of the new laws become effective February 1, 2019, however, the Council passed an amendment speeding up the effective date of notice of rent increases. Beginning... Continue Reading
At Holiday Giving Gala this year, you will find an array of gifts and goodies at the silent auction. Get your bids in early, because this year we will be shutting down the auction when dinner starts. Also, don't forget to buy a golden ticket for a chance to walk away with your first choice! Lunch... Continue Reading
Tonight, the Federal Way City Council will consider new sizable fees on multifamily developments, including those that offer on-site accessory parking or storage units to residents. Added fees are impediments to housing affordability. The city already assesses astronomical impact fees to... Continue Reading
Welcome to our new family members! Property Management Companies: Avanath Realty Inc. Bell Partners CWS Apartment Homes Hunt Pacific Management Corporation Milestone Companies Blue Rock Real Estate Supplier Partners: Commercial Fire Protection Properties: Affinity at... Continue Reading
Biography Matt brings over 13 years of managing multiple projects, growing revenue, and exceeding goals through strategic problem-solving. His experience in managing a diverse group of individuals has resulted in multiple staff promotions and consistent achievement of financial and operational... Continue Reading
We heard California residents loud and clear defeat Proposition 10 62% to 38%. Prop. 10 would have overturned the state’s Costa Hawkins Rental Housing Act, which bans local governments from imposing rent control on any apartment built since 1995. The act also bans rent control on any... Continue Reading