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Supporting the Industry Through Education
Supporting the Industry Through Education

With an increased focus on team associates’ personal and professional development and creating a culture of valuing team members, it has never been more important than to give back to employees by exposing them to life-long learning. The industry has had to innovate over the past few years.... Continue Reading

Postedby Jim Wiard (deleted)
Date posted05/16/2022


Some Dispute Resolution Centers’ Leave Residents and Housing Providers Hanging
Some Dispute Resolution Centers’ Leave Residents and Housing Providers Hanging

Dispute Resolution Centers (DRCs) across the state are tasked with handling mediation between housing providers and residents when issues with lease compliance arise. Unfortunately, many DRCs operate at such a slow pace that instead of finding solutions and providing rental assistance, they are... Continue Reading

Postedby Jim Wiard (deleted)
Date posted05/12/2022


The Top Four Areas of Security Concern for Multifamily Developments
The Top Four Areas of Security Concern for Multifamily Developments

You’d expect the problems property managers face in low-income multifamily developments to be much different than those of someone overseeing a luxury one. And you’d be right - to an extent. But there are more similarities between the two developments than you’d expect. Continue Reading

Postedby Barb Kingston
Date posted05/2/2022


2022 Legislative Session Ends
2022 Legislative Session Ends

And that's a wrap (Sine Die) with the industry victorious! Continue Reading

Postedby Jim Wiard (deleted)
Date posted04/13/2022


Long-Term Benefits of a Pipe Replacement
Long-Term Benefits of a Pipe Replacement

Recurring leaks in your plumbing, whether due to material defects or age, can be one of the worst problems you and your renters experience. Continue Reading

Postedby Eric Lecky
Date posted04/4/2022


8 Ways to Identify Fraud in Rental Applications
8 Ways to Identify Fraud in Rental Applications

A checklist for property managers. Continue Reading

Postedby Daniel Cooper
Date posted03/28/2022


Heather Edwards - Certified Apartment Supplier of the Year
Heather Edwards - Certified Apartment Supplier of the Year

National Apartment Association's Certified Apartment Supplier of the Year is our very own Heather Edwards from Apartment Advantage Staffing Services! Our members are absolutely #WMFHAbulous and nationally fabulous as well. Continue Reading

Postedby Heather Edwards
Date posted03/23/2022


Erin Heathers - Certified Apartment Portfolio Supervisor of the Year
Erin Heathers - Certified Apartment Portfolio Supervisor of the Year

Another local Excellence Award winner is Erin Heathers from Epic Asset Management for Certified Apartment Portfolio Supervisor of the Year! We are so proud of her accomplishment and grateful to have her as a member and local leader. Continue Reading

Postedby Erin Heathers
Date posted03/23/2022


Sloane Cerbana - Industry Educator of the Year
Sloane Cerbana - Industry Educator of the Year

The ACE Industry Educator Award celebrates educators who have expanded the scope of career development and education initiatives beyond their responsibilities as a professional educator. Continue Reading

Postedby Jim Wiard (deleted)
Date posted03/21/2022


Seattle Rental Property Registration Update: City Adds Only 27 Units
Seattle Rental Property Registration Update: City Adds Only 27 Units

Seattle sheds 9,759 more rental units, adds only 27 units... Continue Reading

Postedby Jim Wiard (deleted)
Date posted03/2/2022


New Letters After These Members' Names!
New Letters After These Members' Names!

Congratulations to the following new credential holders! Continue Reading

Postedby Sloane Cerbana
Date posted03/1/2022


Keeping Your Landscape Looking Fresh
Keeping Your Landscape Looking Fresh

Landscape can be a challenging and emotional topic. Yet with the right strategy, a landscape can become your community’s greatest asset. With careful planning and the right partner, the landscape can enhance curb appeal and property value, mitigate risk, create spaces that unite... Continue Reading

Postedby John Ellis
Date posted02/20/2022