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What You Need to Know About Geo-Fencing and Geo-Targeting
What You Need to Know About Geo-Fencing and Geo-Targeting

We recently wrote about best practices for local SEO and how to incorporate them into your digital marketing strategy. Today we’ll be covering location-based tactics for digital advertising and the world of possibilities it has opened for those in the multifamily industry. Although... Continue Reading

Postedby Gwyneth Iredale (deleted)
Date posted10/29/2019


Credential Spotlight: Shawn Hereth, CAMT
Credential Spotlight: Shawn Hereth, CAMT

Bio: I have lived in Western Washington for the majority of my life. I have worked in maintenance for a total of 6 years. Five of those years were with Thrive. Before that, I was a carpet cleaning technician which is how I learned about this field and became inspired to apply to get into... Continue Reading

Postedby Sloane Cerbana
Date posted10/28/2019


Chili Cook-Off Raffle and Auction Items
Chili Cook-Off Raffle and Auction Items

GIVEAWAY Round 1 @ 12:30 p.m. Paw and Parent Patrol A Paw Patrol Ultimate Rescue fire truck PLUS a $50 Dining Out gift certificate Donated by: WMFHA & DAWN Estimated Value: $100.00 Scrub A Dub-Dub Bubble Bath Themed Basket to Please The Senses. Donated by: AMLI Residential Estimated Value:... Continue Reading

Postedby Tricia Johnson
Date posted10/24/2019


Washington Eviction Rate Below 1 Percent
Washington Eviction Rate Below 1 Percent

According to EvictionLab.org, Washington’s eviction rate has continued to fall from its 2005 peak of 1.45% to 0.82% in 2016, the latest year the data is collected. Evictions remain low in Washington and its biggest cities despite increasing housing costs brought on by historic population... Continue Reading

Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted10/22/2019


WMFHAmily - Welcome New Members!
WMFHAmily - Welcome New Members!

New Management Company Members: Kiemle Hagood Saratoga Capital Inc TWG High River LLC DABCO Property Management LLC Precision Management Preferred Captial Management Inc Benjamin A Crane New Property Members: Salish Flats Villas at Arlington Meadow Wood 5100... Continue Reading

Postedby Jim Wiard (deleted)
Date posted10/17/2019


Why Your Property Needs Location-Specific Digital Marketing
Why Your Property Needs Location-Specific Digital Marketing

When you pick up your phone and search for something “near me,” the ads that show up are a great example of local marketing in action. With the information local renters need only a quick search away, your property must show up in order to compete in an increasingly digital... Continue Reading

Postedby Gwyneth Iredale (deleted)
Date posted10/15/2019


Washington Apartment Outlook - What You Need to Know
Washington Apartment Outlook - What You Need to Know

We held our annual economic forecast luncheon, the Washington Apartment Outlook (WAO), with a record 825 industry professionals in attendance. WMFHA's WAO is the property management industry's leading economic forecast event. The rental housing industry is changing rapidly. Market conditions,... Continue Reading

Postedby Jim Wiard (deleted)
Date posted10/15/2019


City of Burien Enacts Tenant Protections
City of Burien Enacts Tenant Protections

On Monday, October 7, the City of Burien passed a bill creating a local rental housing code requiring "just cause" for termination of a tenancy, requiring distribution of information and notice of intent to sell low-income housing properties. The law takes effect on October 15, 2019, and applies... Continue Reading

Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted10/10/2019


Seattle Adopts New Tenant Protections
Seattle Adopts New Tenant Protections

The City of Seattle recently passed legislation requiring changes to the notices served to residents. These laws were signed by the Mayor on October 4 and take effect on November 3, 2019, for all properties located in the City of Seattle. Below is a summary of each of the laws: Council Bill... Continue Reading

Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted10/10/2019


Announcing Western Washington Emerald Awards Nominees!
Announcing Western Washington Emerald Awards Nominees!

ASSISTANT COMMUNITY MGR. OF THE YEAR 1-300 UNITS Alice Pearson, Woodridge Park - Allied Residential Allen Pedroso, Chelsea at Juanita Village - Thrive Communities Allison Schumer, Zig - Greystar Bailey Donovan, Carvel at Harbour Pointe - Coast Brittany Talmadge, The Maverick -... Continue Reading

Postedby Jim Wiard (deleted)
Date posted10/8/2019


Announcing Eastern Washington Emerald Awards Nominees!
Announcing Eastern Washington Emerald Awards Nominees!

ASSISTANT COMMUNITY MNG. OF THE YEAR 1-150 UNITS Elizabeth Hooper, Trail Lodge Apartments - Coast Property Management Isabelle Dean, Montgomery Court Apartments - Coast Property Management Yessica Gonzalez, Affinity at Southridge - FPI Management 151+ UNITS Brooklyn Kastler, RiverPointe -... Continue Reading

Postedby Jim Wiard (deleted)
Date posted10/8/2019


5th annual Impact Day with Rebuilding Together!
5th annual Impact Day with Rebuilding Together!

More than $22,000 of goods and services were donated to our 5th annual Volunteer Impact Day! Rebuilding Together Seattle brings volunteers and communities together to help low-income homeowners live in warmth, safety, and independence. We host our Impact Day yearly to continue to give back to... Continue Reading

Postedby Jim Wiard (deleted)
Date posted10/1/2019