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Industry Trends

Learn about industry trends to help your business.

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What We Say Matters: Inclusive Language in Multifamily
Articles, Industry Trends,
What We Say Matters: Inclusive Language in Multifamily

Upon my recent review of hundreds of apartment community websites across the US, I was shocked with the choice of common verbiage used. Continue Reading

Postedby Stephanie Anderson
Date posted12/20/2021


Mistakes to Avoid When Hiring a Contractor
Industry Trends,
Mistakes to Avoid When Hiring a Contractor

We hear it all the time. A home or business owner has a really bad experience with a contractor in both concerns of poor quality/workmanship, not doing what they say they are going to do, and ultimately thinking that all contractors are the same. Continue Reading

Postedby David Hageman
Date posted12/2/2021


Are Online B2B Payments Right for your Business?
Articles, Industry Trends,
Are Online B2B Payments Right for your Business?

When it comes to ditching in-house checks – in favor of automated B2B payments – you may have lots of questions. You may also be wondering if online B2B payments are right for your multifamily, commercial, or other real estate business. You may be more ready to make the switch than... Continue Reading

Postedby Jill Habrich
Date posted10/29/2021


Fiber Internet: What is it?
Articles, Industry Trends,
Fiber Internet: What is it?

Technology is now an amenity for multifamily units. Continue Reading

Postedby Katie Cooper
Date posted10/21/2021


Solve These Problems with Video Surveillance
Articles, Industry Trends,
Solve These Problems with Video Surveillance

As a property owner or manager, you know how important surveillance cameras are for general security and safety. However, did you know that security cameras can do much more than just catch criminals? Continue Reading

Postedby Albert Zoricic (deleted)
Date posted10/8/2021


Rental Housing Terminology
Advocacy News, Articles, Industry Trends,
Rental Housing Terminology

We have defined this terminology below to better inform our members and the housing industry, tenants of our communities and residential property managers. Continue Reading

Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted10/6/2021


5 Steps to Prepare Your Fitness Centers to Stay Open
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5 Steps to Prepare Your Fitness Centers to Stay Open

Reopen your fitness centers and keep them open! Continue Reading

Postedby Alicia Carrithers
Date posted09/22/2021


Flexibility is the New Standard
Articles, Industry Trends,
Flexibility is the New Standard

With the world’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic coronavirus eliciting a host of new behaviors personally and professionally, the need for more flexibility in employee policies and procedures has been a hot topic among companies across all industries. Continue Reading

Postedby Stephanie Anderson
Date posted09/8/2021


Your Association Leading the Way
Articles, Industry Trends, WMFHA Updates,
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
Articles, Industry Trends,
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
Articles, Industry Trends,
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
Articles, Industry Trends,
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

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