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
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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
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
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
Congratulations to all of your 2018 NAAEI credential earners! National Apartment Leasing Professionals: Adriana Vargas, NALP Pillar Properties Amanda Lockleer, NALP Insite Property Solutions Brittany Taylor, NALP Pillar Properties Cassandra... Continue Reading
As you are probably aware, the U.S. Government entered a partial shutdown at midnight on Saturday, Dec. 22. The shutdown is now in its second week and almost 800,000 people are either furloughed or working without pay. Though apartment owners and operators cannot allow impacted residents to live... Continue Reading
We work for you! Management Companies: Modern Luxe Condos Spinnaker Property Management Safe Harbor Property Management Properties: Stratus Bella Vista Highlander Apts, LLC Solara Martha Lake Monterra Emmons on Third Pine Villa Resident Court Riverwalk Point I Supplier Partners: Lowe's... Continue Reading
Tacoma's Rental Housing Code Effective February 1, 2019 On November 20, Tacoma City Council passed an ordinance which creates specific renter protections for renters in the City of Tacoma. The law applies to properties in the City of Tacoma only. The majority of the new law becomes effective... Continue Reading
You showed up during the season for giving to children and joined us in setting a new fundraising record for Holiday Giving Gala! You showed you care about the community and gave back even more than last year. Thanks to the 180 attendees, 5 sponsors, donors who gave 69 auction items, the... Continue Reading
Establishing a Smoke-Free policy in an apartment community has not only been a growing trend with rental housing providers in Washington and across the country but is now common place in our industry. Landlords nationwide and locally have developed a reasonable step-by-step process for... Continue Reading
After seven months of negotiations, the Tacoma City Council passed a Rental Housing Code on the evening of 11/20/18. The majority of the new laws become effective February 1, 2019, however, the Council passed an amendment speeding up the effective date of notice of rent increases. Beginning... Continue Reading