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New Legislation Takes Aim at Security Deposit Reform
New Legislation Takes Aim at Security Deposit Reform

To help meet renters’ needs in the current multifamily housing climate, cities and states are starting to take a closer look at move-in affordability and, specifically, security deposit requirements. Continue Reading

Postedby Jordan Greek (deleted)
Date posted08/18/2021


Increased Demand, Property Tax Hikes, Utility Increases, and Year of Lost Rent
Increased Demand, Property Tax Hikes, Utility Increases, and Year of Lost Rent

In many places across the state, rents are still below pre-pandemic levels, yet costs for housing providers have continued to rise. Those increased costs directly impact the cost of rent. Continue Reading

Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted08/16/2021


Your Association Leading the Way
Your Association Leading the Way

It has been an incredibly challenging last 18 months for all of us, both personally and professionally. Continue Reading

Postedby Jim Wiard (deleted)
Date posted08/11/2021


Three Approaches to Cabinet Renovation
Three Approaches to Cabinet Renovation

There comes a time for every apartment community when cabinets become a drag. Continue Reading

Postedby George Hagle (deleted)
Date posted08/5/2021


What Owners and Operators can do to Prepare for a 20% Water and Sewage Increase
What Owners and Operators can do to Prepare for a 20% Water and Sewage Increase

If you are a landlord, owner, or property manager in the Seattle area, you should know about upcoming utility price increases over the next few years. Continue Reading

Postedby Will Floyd (deleted)
Date posted07/21/2021


Fitness/Wellness Amenities - Marketing Gold for Washington Properties
Fitness/Wellness Amenities - Marketing Gold for Washington Properties

Today’s generations are all about “self-care and socially share”, and communities of every size and description are capitalizing on that fact, especially involving fitness and wellness. Creating accessible fitness and wellness spaces that intrigue and inspire can return the investment up to 900%. Continue Reading

Postedby Melissa Korda (deleted)
Date posted06/18/2021


Does Influencer Marketing Work for Multifamily?
Does Influencer Marketing Work for Multifamily?

The answer is yes... Continue Reading

Postedby Sydney Webber (deleted)
Date posted06/4/2021


Mask Guidance for Businesses
Mask Guidance for Businesses

Employers can continue to require employees wear a face covering, regardless of vaccination status. Continue Reading

Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted05/24/2021


We Need More Housing. Not Arbitrary Eviction Laws that Take Rental Homes off the Market
We Need More Housing. Not Arbitrary Eviction Laws that Take Rental Homes off the Market

Councilmember Kshama Sawant recently proposed an extended ban on evictions pegged to the school year. Continue Reading

Postedby Jim Wiard (deleted)
Date posted05/18/2021


New State COVID Guidelines
New State COVID Guidelines

Governor Inslee announced Washington will fully reopen by June 30, 2021, if not sooner when the state reaches a 70% vaccination threshold. Continue Reading

Postedby Jim Wiard (deleted)
Date posted05/14/2021


Rent Collection in Washington state remains low
Rent Collection in Washington state remains low

We found 91.5% of statewide apartment homes made a full or partial payment by March 31, 2021. Continue Reading

Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted04/10/2021


Legislative Update Week 12
Legislative Update Week 12

A week from Monday, April 5, the legislature must pass policy legislation, or it is considered dead for this legislative session. Continue Reading

Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted04/5/2021