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2019 Emerald Awards Recipients
2019 Emerald Awards Recipients

What a fantastic Emerald Awards celebration! And the 2019 Emerald Awards go to... Continue Reading

Postedby Tricia Johnson
Date posted02/18/2019


Move for Hunger 4th Quarter Results
Move for Hunger 4th Quarter Results

Did you know that more than 872,000 Washington residents are food insecure and at the same time, over 40% of all food produced in the United States ends up in the landfill? Thank you for continuing to make a difference by supporting Move For Hunger at your communities! Pillar Properties took... Continue Reading

Postedby Kelly Wakefield (deleted)
Date posted02/5/2019


Build Strength, Stability, and Self-Reliance Through Habitat for Humanity Stores
Build Strength, Stability, and Self-Reliance Through Habitat for Humanity Stores

Donate used or unused goods from your communities to Habitat for Humanity Stores! Renovating or rehabbing apartment homes at your property? Have a maintenance shop, garage or storage unit full of items that you would like to donate? Have usable items left behind by residents from time to time? ... Continue Reading

Postedby Kelly Wakefield (deleted)
Date posted02/5/2019


Apartment Advantage Staffing: “Promoting Excellence Within the Apartment Industry”
Apartment Advantage Staffing: “Promoting Excellence Within the Apartment Industry”

Website Sponsor: Apartment Advantage Staffing's blog feature! The 2012 winner of the Industry Partner of the Year Emerald Award, Apartment Advantage Staffing makes a positive impact and significant differences for property management companies and the community. As proud supporters of the... Continue Reading

Postedby Kelly Wakefield (deleted)
Date posted01/29/2019


Tacoma's Rental Housing Code Becomes Effective
Tacoma's Rental Housing Code Becomes Effective

Beginning Friday, February 1, new landlord-tenant laws take effect for properties in the City of Tacoma only. Jump to Information required at the initiation of the tenancy, and Information and notice requirements to terminate a tenancy. A copy of the ordinance can be found here. First, all... Continue Reading

Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted01/28/2019


Welcome to the Family, New Members!
Welcome to the Family, New Members!

Property Management: Properties: Supplier Partners: Real Property Management Today Arras Blue Pine Construction Company Phinney Ridge Triplex Clean Source Property Maintenance Florence Apartments Bellevue Construction Services LLC Muse 3040 Apartments Continue Reading

Postedby Kelly Wakefield (deleted)
Date posted01/24/2019


Discounted Apartmentalize Tickets Through WMFHA
Discounted Apartmentalize Tickets Through WMFHA

Apartmentalize: June 26 - 28, 2019 Denver, CO The apartment industry's premier event will be in Denver, Colorado this year. Whether you're early in your career, a more seasoned professional, or looking to move up in the rental housing industry, Apartmentalize is where you need to be - where... Continue Reading

Postedby Jim Wiard (deleted)
Date posted01/24/2019


How to Handle the Federal Government Shutdown
How to Handle the Federal Government Shutdown

As the government shutdown continues to drag on into the second month, there is a lot of media attention directed at the government's ability to continue funding housing programs. Particularly of interest is Project-Based Section 8 and Tenant-Based Section 8 for federal employees who continue to... Continue Reading

Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted01/23/2019


Members Using Members Contest!
Members Using Members Contest!

Share your Members Using Members story and win $300 cash! Help us spread the word about Members Using Members by sharing your story, and be entered to win cash prizes! Here's how it works: Tell your story. It can be in any format that works for you: video, graphics, or written. Share your... Continue Reading

Postedby Kelly Wakefield (deleted)
Date posted01/23/2019


The Plumbing & Drain Company: Doing the Right Thing from Day One
The Plumbing & Drain Company: Doing the Right Thing from Day One

Website sponsorships include a blog feature! Their motto “Do the Right Thing” is not just a marketing scheme – they mean it. When The Plumbing & Drain Company started in 2011, partners Brian Harding, Eric Styles, and Randy Sak sought to do just that. Their growth and success... Continue Reading

Postedby Kelly Wakefield (deleted)
Date posted01/22/2019


2018 - A Look Back at an Amazing Year for WMFHA
2018 - A Look Back at an Amazing Year for WMFHA

As I reflect on 2018, I am in awe of what an exceptional year we had! There are too many people to thank here, but my appreciation goes to all our members who helped us have such a successful year. Membership Growth 2018 was another record-breaking year with rapid growth. At National Apartment... Continue Reading

Postedby Jim Wiard (deleted)
Date posted01/16/2019


Credential Holder Spotlight: Kendehl Rojanasthien
Credential Holder Spotlight: Kendehl Rojanasthien

Biography: Kendehl Rojanasthien started as a Business Development and Regional Manager at Thrive Communities in 2014, after completing her MBA at Seattle University. Proposing on new fee management led to overseeing a portfolio of over 17 communities, most of which she helped bring to the company.... Continue Reading

Postedby Sloane Cerbana
Date posted01/7/2019