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When did you start with AFB and what was your first position? 1991. I started in our Renton distribution warehouse pulling mini-blind orders and preparing them for shipment to apartment communities, universities and housing authorities across the country. Where are you from? I was born in... Continue Reading

The subject of housing affordability is front and center in the national conversation. The causes of rising housing costs and available and effective solutions are just now getting their much-deserved spotlight. Congressman Denny Heck from Washington’s 10th District made his viewpoint very... Continue Reading

IN TOTAL WE HAVE DONATED: 10,533 lbs. = 8,778 meals! TOP COMMUNITIES THIS QUARTER: Riverside Park Apartments, Tarragon Property Services - 272 lbs. The Century, Pillar Properties - 254 lbs. Stadium PLace Apartments, Pillar Properties - 113 lbs. Chinook Park Apartments, Tarragon Property Services... Continue Reading

Can you tell me a bit about your role working with the multifamily housing industry/Xfinity Communities Team? I started in a sales call center role at Comcast and began developing marketing events for that side of our business. Those experiences led me to pursue a master’s degree in... Continue Reading

Ty Reiff, Project Manager from Allied Residential, was interviewed about his experience at EdCon featuring Maintenance Mania in 2019. Here is what he had to say: What were your biggest takeaways from EdCon and the classes you took? My biggest takeaway was the high quality of classes being held.... Continue Reading

Biography: I was born and raised here in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. I joined the property management industry basically right out of high school as a groundskeeper which gave me the opportunity to move out of the house and get a discount on my rent. Throughout the years I have had the... Continue Reading

The Seattle Office of Housing published the 2019 maximum income and rent schedules for the various income-restricted housing programs operating within the City of Seattle limits. Schedules for the various programs can be found here. For participants in the Multi-Family Tax Exemption (MFTE)... Continue Reading

We are highlighting our wonderful Supplier Partner members to share the great work they do for our industry and the unique qualities they bring to the table. Companies like One Way Carpet Cleaning and Restoration is a good reason why you should keep Members Using Members (MUM's the word) top of... Continue Reading

Biography: I have been in the multifamily housing industry for 25 years this September, beginning my career as a Leasing Agent. I am now an Asset Manager with First Pointe Management Group, overseeing our Washington Portfolio. Over the years I have worked in Fee Management and Owner Managed,... Continue Reading

Thank you for making a difference in our communities with Northwest Harvest and Move For Hunger! TOP COMMUNITIES THIS QUARTER: 1. The Century (Pillar Properties): 358 lbs = 298 meals 2. On the Park Apartments (Security Properties Residential): 300 lbs. = 250 meals 3. Riverside Park Apartments... Continue Reading

Smart Burner Heating Element: Winner: Brendon Walsh, Allied Residential Runner Up: Anel Hasagic, Allied Residential Smart Comfort Air Conditioner: Winner: Max Feoktistov, Avenue5 Residential Runner Up: Omar Champan, FPI Management Kidde Fire... Continue Reading

Maintenance Mania! is a nationwide competition to see who is the fastest in eight maintenance-focused challenges. Competitors can win cash, bragging rights and pride! Training Videos: AO Smith Water Heater Installation Fluidmaster Duo Flush Toilet Conversion Frigidaire Icemaker... Continue Reading