Blog

Action Alerts Advocacy News Advocacy News : Need to Know Articles Bills COVID-19 Resource Center Industry Trends Member Spotlight WMFHA Updates

Olympia Rental Registry Passes Despite WMFHA Efforts
Olympia Rental Registry Passes Despite WMFHA Efforts

Olympia’s City Council heard a proposal for a rental registry and inspection program at their meeting on November 14. Continue Reading

Postedby Carter Nelson
Date posted11/15/2023


Credential Spotlight - Brittany Taylor, CAM, CAPS
Credential Spotlight - Brittany Taylor, CAM, CAPS

Brittany Taylor, CAM, CAPS, was ALL smiles at the 2023 Emerald Awards as she walked away with Credential Holder of the Year. This isn't the first time either, she also won an Emerald Award in 2021 for Assistant Property Manager of the Year. Currently, she is the Community Director for The Renton... Continue Reading

Postedby Jason Loughridge
Date posted11/1/2023


Burien Update by Deputy Mayor
Burien Update by Deputy Mayor

Deputy Mayor Kevin Schilling recently joined the WMFHA Government Affairs Committee to give an update on the Burien City Council and the state of housing in the city. He highlighted numerous affordable housing projects recently opened or approved, highlighting the success of public/private... Continue Reading

Postedby Ryan Makinster
Date posted10/15/2023


FTC Announces Proposed Rule on "Junk" Fees
FTC Announces Proposed Rule on "Junk" Fees

Last week, NAA President and CEO Bob Pinnegar, CAE, informed local GA staff and leadership that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a notice of public rulemaking, which would prohibit “hidden and falsely advertised fees” and require all-in pricing across industries, including... Continue Reading

Postedby Ryan Makinster
Date posted10/15/2023


Seattle Chamber Releases "The Index"
Seattle Chamber Releases "The Index"

On Tuesday, October 10, the Seattle Chamber Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce released the latest findings from “The Index”, it bi-annual survey that gauges public sentiment on the quality of life in Seattle. The poll is instrumental in city council campaign efforts and points to... Continue Reading

Postedby Ryan Makinster
Date posted10/13/2023


WMFHA Announces Candidate Endorsements
WMFHA Announces Candidate Endorsements

The WMFHA Board of Directors recently voted to endorse a number of local candidates for city offices. Continue Reading

Postedby Ryan Makinster
Date posted10/9/2023


No on Tacoma Measure 1 Ads Released
No on Tacoma Measure 1 Ads Released

The No on Tacoma Measure 1 committee, which WMFHA is engaged in, recently released series of ads encouraging Tacoma voters to voter down Measure 1. Continue Reading

Postedby Ryan Makinster
Date posted10/9/2023


EV Grant Webinar Already Showing Success
EV Grant Webinar Already Showing Success

On Tuesday September 19, WMFHA hosted a webinar educating attendees on the state’s recently announced Washington EV Charging Program (WAEVCP). And it is already showing success. WMFHA member LED Trail has already met with 5 members on 6 projects to discuss eligibility and planning for... Continue Reading

Postedby Ryan Makinster
Date posted10/9/2023


GA in the Community
GA in the Community

Your GA team has been staying busy with events all over the region. Continue Reading

Postedby Carter Nelson
Date posted10/9/2023


GA Team meets with Eastside Legislators and Members!
GA Team meets with Eastside Legislators and Members!

As we are gearing up for session in January, your GA team is meeting with legislators all over the state. Continue Reading

Postedby Carter Nelson
Date posted10/9/2023


Credential Spotlight - Tatiana Hubbard, CALP
Credential Spotlight - Tatiana Hubbard, CALP

Tatiana Hubbard is someone that any instructor would refer to as a "star student." In 2022 she obtained her CALP (Certified Apartment Leasing Professional) credential and she just completed the CAM (Certified Apartment Manager) course work in September of 2023. Every day of class, she showed up... Continue Reading

Postedby Jason Loughridge
Date posted10/4/2023


Senator Mark Mullet Awarded 2023 WMFHA Legislator of the Year at WAO
Senator Mark Mullet Awarded 2023 WMFHA Legislator of the Year at WAO

At Washington Apartment Outlook (WAO) this morning, WMFHA’s 2023 President, Tali Reiner, presented Senator Mark Mullet (D-Issaquah) with our 2023 Legislator of the Year Award. This is the highest honor given to an active legislator from WMFHA in recognition and acknowledgement of their... Continue Reading

Postedby Nick Marin
Date posted09/26/2023