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WMFHA Feels The Love at Apartmentalize
WMFHA Feels The Love at Apartmentalize

“Feel The Love”…that was the theme of this year’s National Apartment Association’s annual Apartmentalize conference hosted in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania the third week of June. The theme seemed appropriate, not just because it was held in the city of brotherly (and... Continue Reading

Postedby Jason Loughridge
Date posted06/28/2024


Emerging Leader Hannah Smith Attends Apartmentalize
Emerging Leader Hannah Smith Attends Apartmentalize

Hannah Smith is a Senior Property Manager with Pillar Properties and is a part of WMFHA's Kari Anderson Emerging Leaders first year cohort. Hannah had the opportunity to attend the National Apartment Association's Apartmentalize Conference in June, so we asked her to share a bit of her... Continue Reading

Postedby Jason Loughridge
Date posted06/28/2024


Maintenance Pathways Program Builds Pipeline
Maintenance Pathways Program Builds Pipeline

Earlier this spring, WMFHA collaborated with Evergreen Goodwill to offer the Apartment Maintenance Pathways Program. The program is targeted to at-risk youth and those not on traditional career paths between 18-24 years of age. Students attend a 4 week hands-on training that utilizes the National... Continue Reading

Postedby Jason Loughridge
Date posted06/4/2024


WMFHA Joins Whos Who in Housing to Support the Yes in My Backyard Act
WMFHA Joins Whos Who in Housing to Support the Yes in My Backyard Act

On May 14, Up for Growth Action sent a letter of support for H.R. 3507, the Yes in My Backyard (YIMBY) Act to the House Financial Services committee. WMFHA along with a long list of real estate housing and industry stakeholders signed the letter applauding the committee for moving the bill to... Continue Reading

Postedby Ryan Makinster
Date posted05/15/2024


My EdCon East Experience
My EdCon East Experience

As a speaker at WMFHA's EdCon East, and as a Community Manager in the Spokane area, I had the honor of not only sharing insights on social media marketing but also immersing myself in an environment brimming with innovation, collaboration, and industry expertise. EdCon East is a wonderful... Continue Reading

Postedby Libby Patton
Date posted05/1/2024


EdCon 2024: A Community Manager's Journey to Professional Growth
EdCon 2024: A Community Manager's Journey to Professional Growth

As dawn breaks over the vibrant cityscape of Seattle, anticipation fills the air as property management professionals from across the region converge for the highly anticipated EdCon hosted by Washington Multifamily Housing Association or WMFHA as we all know them. For community managers like... Continue Reading

Postedby Sarah Fassett
Date posted04/3/2024


My 2024 EdCon Experience
My 2024 EdCon Experience

On March 26, WMFHA hosted an educational conference in Seattle for all multi-family professionals. Through the WFMHA Emerging Leaders Program and the generosity of my employer, I was able to attend EdCon for the first time this year. Here’s that story. The melodic hum of an iPhone alarm... Continue Reading

Postedby Libby Hollan
Date posted04/3/2024


Let's CLAP for CALP!
Let's CLAP for CALP!

In February, 16 dedicated Leasing Professionals invested in 3 days of training to obtain their National Apartment Association Certified Apartment Leasing Professional (CALP) Credentials. This provided them an opportunity to learn and sharpen their sales skills. The students arrived each day at... Continue Reading

Postedby Jason Loughridge
Date posted03/1/2024


Emerging Leaders Kicks Off with an Action-Packed January!
Emerging Leaders Kicks Off with an Action-Packed January!

The inaugural Kari Anderson' Emerging Leaders Program started off strong in January! This first-ever cohort is comprised of 20 diverse members representing different companies, positions, ages and experience levels. Each member was identified as a current and future leader that will be on the... Continue Reading

Postedby Jason Loughridge
Date posted02/5/2024


WMFHA Wednesdays Are Here!
WMFHA Wednesdays Are Here!

We all know what Wednesdays are famous for...HUMP DAY! That day in the middle of the week when the upcoming weekend begins to come into focus. Here at your association, we are going to give you another reason to get excited about Wednesdays. In 2024 we are introducing WMFHA Wednesdays, a new... Continue Reading

Postedby Jason Loughridge
Date posted01/10/2024


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