Your Rights as a Property Owner and the Seattle Waterfront LID As you may know, the City of Seattle is in the process of creating a special tax assessment property owners as part of its Waterfront Seattle project. The tax, known as a Local Improvement District (LID), would apply to commercial... Continue Reading
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Thanks to everyone who filled out our 15 Year Anniversary Questionnaire survey! We are happy to share the results with you and looking forward to addressing your needs and concerns. Please think of us as an open book and provide feedback anytime you see fit so we can grow and... Continue Reading
The most comprehensive report for apartment housing operations data is available for pre-order today! What percentage is total operating costs going up and what is driving it? What is the health of the apartment industry as a whole compared to last year? What revenue trends are... Continue Reading
Did you know your WMFHA membership comes with FREE membership in the National Apartment Association (NAA)? NAA is a federation of 160 state and local affiliates, comprised of more than 73,000 multifamily housing companies representing more than 9 million apartment homes throughout the United... Continue Reading
We would like to extend a warm welcome to our new members! Property Members: Nova North Addison on Fourth Castle Real Estate Station House Modera Jackson Orion Edgewood North 600 Ninth Genesee Block LLC East Union Supplier Partners: Building Resources Inc Property Tax... Continue Reading
The most significant threat to multifamily industry in decades... Is the potential of Proposition 10 passing in California. Residents will vote this November on whether or not to undo the statewide prohibition on rent control known as Costa-Hawkins. If we lose the fight in California, the effects... Continue Reading
& The first Property Management Bachelor’s program in our region launches this fall at North Seattle College (NSC). Thanks to National Apartment Association Education Institute’s (NAAEI) guidance, the program will also serve as a pipeline for students to... Continue Reading
Now through Oct. 31, 2018 we are offering 25% off National Apartment Association Education Institute's online learning through Visto! Too busy for in-person seminars? We have you covered! Visto is a new online hub for multifamily professional development. Through Visto you can access credential... Continue Reading
Did you know? Last year, we received 470 nominations across all categories! Community Service awards, Industry Partner of the Year, and Lifetime Achievement Award are free to nominate! Property company name, management company name, and nominator name are redacted from the nominations... Continue Reading
Every year, Seattle Business Magazine accepts self-nominations from companies who do business in Washington State for their 100 Best Companies to Work For. This year, five WMFHA members made the top 100! How does it work? Companies nominate themselves to be considered for this prestigious... Continue Reading
You've donated almost 5,000 meals! Move For Hunger works with WMFHA properties to deliver bags to residents who give notice to move out. Residents can leave their non-perishable food items before they move and Move For Hunger ensures that food is delivered to the local food bank. WMFHA members... Continue Reading
Welcome to our newest members! Properties: Ascend ApartmentsHeron Flats + Lofts124 Line PropertiesSKY SammamishRavelloAnthologyCrown Village LakesideLUX ApartmentsSierra on GreenwoodThe Park at Mill PlainBallard on 20thSitka ApartmentsThe DanforthEllis Court ApartmentsEdwards on... Continue Reading