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Legislative Update: Two Weeks Remain
Legislative Update: Two Weeks Remain

Wednesday, April 17, marks the final day the legislature may consider a proposal from the opposite house. The remaining time is devoted to concurrence votes (more below) and items that are necessary to implement the budget (taxes). Last week was busy for the legislature, passing a number of... Continue Reading

Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted04/15/2019


Member Spotlight - Katie Phelan
Member Spotlight - Katie Phelan

"I began getting involved with WMFHA when I was just 19 years old. During the past 12 years, I have connected with so many amazing people who have become customers and even friends. I consider the relationships made through my involvement with WMFHA as invaluable. I have had the luxury of... Continue Reading

Postedby Andy Nelson (deleted)
Date posted04/1/2019


A Review of the State Budget Proposals
A Review of the State Budget Proposals

The Democratic Party may have the majority in both chambers of the Washington State Legislature, but their proposed Biennium Operating Budgets couldn’t be more different. Now the question has been raised: are we going into a special session? The main difference between the two budgets?... Continue Reading

Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted04/1/2019


New Season, New Members!
New Season, New Members!

Thank you for joining us! Management Companies: Guide Property Services Fore Property Company Properties: Trailwood Destination Lynnwood Trio Pointe MidTown Dakota Flats The Crossings at Chapel Hill The Groove Lane Spring Lake Prism Arbor... Continue Reading

Postedby Kelly Wakefield (deleted)
Date posted03/22/2019


Announcing our 2019 Scholarship Recipients!
Announcing our 2019 Scholarship Recipients!

CONGRATULATIONS! We are pleased to announce the following scholarship recipients for 2019 credential programs. These scholarships represent over $24,000 in tuition. We are so proud to be partners in the career development of the following property management professionals: Certified Apartment... Continue Reading

Postedby Sloane Cerbana
Date posted03/18/2019


From Meetup to Membership: Nationwide Energy
From Meetup to Membership: Nationwide Energy

"I saw an ad on Meetup.com for Tapas & Topics, clicked on Tricia's name to inquire about attending, and she responded back immediately." Johnny Kessler's first impression of WMFHA was at Tapas & Topics. He got a warm, welcoming feeling, made some great connections, and we seemed on top... Continue Reading

Postedby Kelly Wakefield (deleted)
Date posted03/12/2019


Legislative Update: Half Way - Not Half Time
Legislative Update: Half Way - Not Half Time

March 13 marks the last day the house of origin (the House of Representatives or Senate) may consider any bill introduced in the respective chamber in the 2019 legislative session, with exceptions. Generally speaking, if a bill has not been voted on by the full chamber of origin, it is considered... Continue Reading

Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted03/11/2019


How a Bill Becomes a Law
How a Bill Becomes a Law

Those of us who are old enough remember the famous Schoolhouse Rock animation of “I’m Just A Bill”. That video certainly motivated young children to ask their parents or teachers questions about how a bill becomes law. That civics lesson would be an important and timely lesson... Continue Reading

Postedby Jim Wiard (deleted)
Date posted03/11/2019


#MyEdConStory Videos
#MyEdConStory Videos

Share your EdCon story for a chance to win cash! The story with the most likes and shares combined wins $300! Use the hashtag #MyEdConStory and tag WMFHA to be entered. Continue Reading

Postedby Kelly Wakefield (deleted)
Date posted03/4/2019


Legislative Update Session Cutoff
Legislative Update Session Cutoff

Friday, February 22 marked the first policy cut off in the State Legislature. Any policy that was not voted out of its committee of origin is considered dead for this session. However, any proposal that was voted out of its committee of origin will receive further consideration in one of two... Continue Reading

Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted03/1/2019


Help Us Welcome New Members!
Help Us Welcome New Members!

♫ Here we go, members, here we go! ♫ Management Companies Properties Supplier Partners Forty2 Le Chateau Urban Complex General Contractor LLC Decron Properties Group Mosaic on Greenwood Dryer Ducks Whiteco Residential The Academy Eden Advanced Pest Technologies Central Park... Continue Reading

Postedby Jim Wiard (deleted)
Date posted02/21/2019


Maintenance Mania! 2019
Maintenance Mania! 2019

Maintenance Mania! is a nationwide competition to see who is the fastest in eight maintenance-focused challenges. Competitors can win cash, bragging rights and pride! Training Videos: AO Smith Water Heater Installation Fluidmaster Duo Flush Toilet Conversion Frigidaire Icemaker... Continue Reading

Postedby Sloane Cerbana
Date posted02/20/2019