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Credential Spotlight: Lexi Furnish, CAM
Credential Spotlight: Lexi Furnish, CAM

Bio: As a Spokane native, I have enjoyed my experiences within this great city from the time I was born. I now enjoy this beautiful city with Kaden, my free-spirited 9-year-old and Sofia, my little diva who is just over a year. I spend most of my time with my children exploring and watching them... Continue Reading

Postedby Sloane Cerbana
Date posted08/20/2019


New Members - All Aboard!
New Members - All Aboard!

Welcome aboard to our new valued members! Property Management Members: Premier Residential Reliant Property Management Cirrus Asset Management Walls Property Management Property Members: The Landing at Vancouver SK Apartments Woodlake Townhomes Courtyard 465 Broadmoor 100 on... Continue Reading

Postedby Jim Wiard (deleted)
Date posted08/15/2019


Proposed Fund Can Provide Relief and New Beginning for Domestic Violence Survivors
Proposed Fund Can Provide Relief and New Beginning for Domestic Violence Survivors

On average, 1 in 3 women and 1 in 9 men experience some form of domestic violence at the hands of an intimate partner in America. Here in Washington state, the data is alarming. In 2018, the Domestic Abuse Women’s Network (DAWN) answered more than 5,700 calls from survivors desperate for... Continue Reading

Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted08/15/2019


Interview with a CEO - Denny Thostrud from American Floors & Blinds
Interview with a CEO - Denny Thostrud from American Floors & Blinds

When did you start with AFB and what was your first position? 1991. I started in our Renton distribution warehouse pulling mini-blind orders and preparing them for shipment to apartment communities, universities and housing authorities across the country. Where are you from? I was born in... Continue Reading

Postedby Julia Shebeko
Date posted08/13/2019


Tips for Taking Your Property Photos to the Next Level
Tips for Taking Your Property Photos to the Next Level

Summer is photo season! It's that time of the year when the sun is out and our properties look their best in natural light. We have all heard the phrase, “a picture is worth a thousand words.” It couldn’t be truer. Our property photos will paint a picture of what the residents... Continue Reading

Postedby Jon Barrino (deleted)
Date posted08/13/2019


Housing Affordability Solutions
Housing Affordability Solutions

The subject of housing affordability is front and center in the national conversation. The causes of rising housing costs and available and effective solutions are just now getting their much-deserved spotlight. Congressman Denny Heck from Washington’s 10th District made his viewpoint very... Continue Reading

Postedby Jim Wiard (deleted)
Date posted07/29/2019


Move For Hunger Food Donation Q2 Report
Move For Hunger Food Donation Q2 Report

IN TOTAL WE HAVE DONATED: 10,533 lbs. = 8,778 meals! TOP COMMUNITIES THIS QUARTER: Riverside Park Apartments, Tarragon Property Services - 272 lbs. The Century, Pillar Properties - 254 lbs. Stadium PLace Apartments, Pillar Properties - 113 lbs. Chinook Park Apartments, Tarragon Property Services... Continue Reading

Postedby Kelly Wakefield (deleted)
Date posted07/26/2019


Newest Member Welcome!
Newest Member Welcome!

We are so glad all of our new members joined us! Member Mondays Virtual Meeting - Make the Most of Your Membership! New Management Company Members: Hall Equities Group REACH CDC New Property Members: Selkirk Lodge Riverside at Trutina The Cascadian in Edmonds LLC Cypress 600... Continue Reading

Postedby Jim Wiard (deleted)
Date posted07/25/2019


Interview with Chioni Ramsey, Marketing and Events Specialist for Xfinity Communities
Interview with Chioni Ramsey, Marketing and Events Specialist for Xfinity Communities

Can you tell me a bit about your role working with the multifamily housing industry/Xfinity Communities Team? I started in a sales call center role at Comcast and began developing marketing events for that side of our business. Those experiences led me to pursue a master’s degree in... Continue Reading

Postedby Jack Blaising (deleted)
Date posted07/24/2019


Seattle Ratchets up Notice of Intent to Sell Requirements
Seattle Ratchets up Notice of Intent to Sell Requirements

The Seattle City Council recently amended a 2015 law requiring notice to the Seattle Office of Housing and Seattle Housing Authority of the owner's intent to sell multifamily property. The law takes effect September 1, 2019, and applies to properties located within the City of Seattle only. ... Continue Reading

Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted07/23/2019


Ty Reiff's EdCon Reflection
Ty Reiff's EdCon Reflection

Ty Reiff, Project Manager from Allied Residential, was interviewed about his experience at EdCon featuring Maintenance Mania in 2019. Here is what he had to say: What were your biggest takeaways from EdCon and the classes you took? My biggest takeaway was the high quality of classes being held.... Continue Reading

Postedby Jared Edwards
Date posted07/11/2019


WMFHA Gives Back Public Recognition
WMFHA Gives Back Public Recognition

We love sharing the contributions our members make in the community with the public. We make sure the message is broadcasted far and wide through social media, blogs, videos, and celebrities. WMFHA’s Facebook page has over 2,000 “likes” including our members, their families,... Continue Reading

Postedby Kelly Wakefield (deleted)
Date posted06/26/2019