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2019 - Ending the Decade Strong
Industry Trends, WMFHA Updates,
2019 - Ending the Decade Strong

Potential new members to the association ask us what WMFHA does. To answer, we generally discuss our three “buckets” of service, outlined in our tagline: Advocate. Educate. Celebrate. However, more than what we do, what is special about WMFHA and our tremendous members is who we... Continue Reading

Postedby Jim Wiard (deleted)
Date posted01/3/2020


Credential Holder Spotlight: RoseMarie Peyton, CAM
Articles, Industry Trends, WMFHA Updates,
Credential Holder Spotlight: RoseMarie Peyton, CAM

Bio: I come from the small town of Sumner WA. I have two wonderful kids that attend school in the Sumner school district. Prior to beginning my career in property management, I worked in retail management. I joined the team with Tarragon Property Services as a leasing agent and I quickly... Continue Reading

Postedby Sloane Cerbana
Date posted12/2/2019


Rent Control Limits Cities' Housing, Economies
Advocacy News, Articles, Industry Trends,
Rent Control Limits Cities' Housing, Economies

Recent findings by the National Apartment Association (NAA) reveal rent control’s potential effects on four major U.S. cities. NAA’s analysis shows that these policies decrease the housing supply, harm the condition of existing housing stock and lower property values, which leads to... Continue Reading

Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted11/21/2019


What You Need to Know About Geo-Fencing and Geo-Targeting
Articles, Industry Trends,
What You Need to Know About Geo-Fencing and Geo-Targeting

We recently wrote about best practices for local SEO and how to incorporate them into your digital marketing strategy. Today we’ll be covering location-based tactics for digital advertising and the world of possibilities it has opened for those in the multifamily industry. Although... Continue Reading

Postedby Gwyneth Iredale (deleted)
Date posted10/29/2019


Credential Spotlight: Shawn Hereth, CAMT
Industry Trends, WMFHA Updates,
Credential Spotlight: Shawn Hereth, CAMT

Bio: I have lived in Western Washington for the majority of my life. I have worked in maintenance for a total of 6 years. Five of those years were with Thrive. Before that, I was a carpet cleaning technician which is how I learned about this field and became inspired to apply to get into... Continue Reading

Postedby Sloane Cerbana
Date posted10/28/2019


Washington Eviction Rate Below 1 Percent
Advocacy News, Articles, Industry Trends,
Washington Eviction Rate Below 1 Percent

According to EvictionLab.org, Washington’s eviction rate has continued to fall from its 2005 peak of 1.45% to 0.82% in 2016, the latest year the data is collected. Evictions remain low in Washington and its biggest cities despite increasing housing costs brought on by historic population... Continue Reading

Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted10/22/2019


Washington Apartment Outlook - What You Need to Know
Industry Trends, WMFHA Updates,
Washington Apartment Outlook - What You Need to Know

We held our annual economic forecast luncheon, the Washington Apartment Outlook (WAO), with a record 825 industry professionals in attendance. WMFHA's WAO is the property management industry's leading economic forecast event. The rental housing industry is changing rapidly. Market conditions,... Continue Reading

Postedby Jim Wiard (deleted)
Date posted10/15/2019


Why Your Property Needs Location-Specific Digital Marketing
Articles, Industry Trends,
Why Your Property Needs Location-Specific Digital Marketing

When you pick up your phone and search for something “near me,” the ads that show up are a great example of local marketing in action. With the information local renters need only a quick search away, your property must show up in order to compete in an increasingly digital... Continue Reading

Postedby Gwyneth Iredale (deleted)
Date posted10/15/2019


Announcing Western Washington Emerald Awards Nominees!
Industry Trends, WMFHA Updates,
Announcing Western Washington Emerald Awards Nominees!

ASSISTANT COMMUNITY MGR. OF THE YEAR 1-300 UNITS Alice Pearson, Woodridge Park - Allied Residential Allen Pedroso, Chelsea at Juanita Village - Thrive Communities Allison Schumer, Zig - Greystar Bailey Donovan, Carvel at Harbour Pointe - Coast Brittany Talmadge, The Maverick -... Continue Reading

Postedby Jim Wiard (deleted)
Date posted10/8/2019


Announcing Eastern Washington Emerald Awards Nominees!
Industry Trends, WMFHA Updates,
Announcing Eastern Washington Emerald Awards Nominees!

ASSISTANT COMMUNITY MNG. OF THE YEAR 1-150 UNITS Elizabeth Hooper, Trail Lodge Apartments - Coast Property Management Isabelle Dean, Montgomery Court Apartments - Coast Property Management Yessica Gonzalez, Affinity at Southridge - FPI Management 151+ UNITS Brooklyn Kastler, RiverPointe -... Continue Reading

Postedby Jim Wiard (deleted)
Date posted10/8/2019


Apartment Industry Contributes $3.4 Trillion to National Economy
Articles, Industry Trends,
Apartment Industry Contributes $3.4 Trillion to National Economy

Apartment Industry & Its Residents Contribute $3.4 Trillion to the National Economy A new Hoyt Advisory Study commissioned by the National Apartment Association (NAA) and National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) reveals that the apartment/multifamily industry and its residents annually... Continue Reading

Postedby Jim Wiard (deleted)
Date posted09/12/2019


Tips for Taking Your Property Photos to the Next Level
Articles, Industry Trends,
Tips for Taking Your Property Photos to the Next Level

Summer is photo season! It's that time of the year when the sun is out and our properties look their best in natural light. We have all heard the phrase, “a picture is worth a thousand words.” It couldn’t be truer. Our property photos will paint a picture of what the residents... Continue Reading

Postedby Jon Barrino (deleted)
Date posted08/13/2019

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