NAA Releases New Amenities Research Report The National Apartment Association’s much-anticipated original research report focused on the added value of amenities is now available for download. Using data collected from the NAA amenities survey and multiple third-party sources, the research... Continue Reading
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We’ve reached the point in the legislative process where any proposed legislation must have passed out of its house of origin to continue receiving consideration. That is, except, those bills which are “Necessary to Implement the Budget” (NIB). This moniker, afforded to certain... Continue Reading
National Apartment Housing Day, April 6th, Celebrates "Home" For All Americans April 6th marks National Apartment Housing Day, the apartment housing industry’s opportunity to showcase its significant impact in communities across America by: Contributing to the nation’s economic... Continue Reading
Positive perception of apartments and their residents is on an upswing. There is growing recognition that renters are a large and diverse group of Americans, including those who can afford to buy a house but instead choose to rent. Much of this shift is attributed to continued economic anxiety... Continue Reading
State Legislative Update We’re fresh off another successful “Day on the Hill” where WMFHA members met with their elected officials to share their firsthand knowledge and experience as it relates to proposed changes to the law and the impact such legislation will have on the... Continue Reading
NAA and NMHC, with the assistance of Winstead PC, have just released a memorandum with guidance concerning the licensing of music used at apartment communities. The memorandum is intended to aid property owners and operators in evaluating their music licensing needs. Entitled “Public... Continue Reading
Thank you for a great 2016! As the year comes to a close, we have much to be thankful for as we look ahead to another year of service to the communities of Washington and our many wonderful member companies and their employees. I am humbled at the passion, enthusiasm and commitment our members... Continue Reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT: Jim Wiard, WMFHA Executive Director (425) 656-9077 jim@wmfha.org Washington Multi-Family Housing Association partners with Rebuilding Together Seattle for a Volunteer Impact Day December 9, 2016 Renton, WA – The Washington Multi-Family Housing Association... Continue Reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT: Jim Wiard, WMFHA Executive Director (425) 656-9077 jim@wmfha.org The Washington Multi-Family Housing Association raises money for Childhaven November 23, 2016 Renton, WA – The Washington Multi-Family Housing Association (WMFHA) raised $32,509.00 for Childhaven... Continue Reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT: Jim Wiard, WMFHA Executive Director (425) 656-9077 jim@wmfha.org The Washington Multi-Family Housing Association raises money for DAWN November 7, 2016 Renton, WA – The Washington Multi-Family Housing Association (WMFHA) raised a record $25,026.06 for the... Continue Reading
Guidance came from the White House on how local communities can help solve the housing supply problem. The National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) and National Apartment Association (NAA) issued the following statement today in response to the Obama Administration’s release of a Housing... Continue Reading
A Message From The National Apartment Association on Housing Affordability There is a continued discussion locally, statewide and across the country on the need for efforts to increase the supply of affordable housing and rental housing of all types. The NAA supports a cooperative effort from... Continue Reading