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Housing Affordability Solutions
Housing Affordability Solutions

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

Postedby Jim Wiard (deleted)
Date posted07/29/2019


Move For Hunger Food Donation Q2 Report
Move For Hunger Food Donation Q2 Report

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

Postedby Kelly Wakefield (deleted)
Date posted07/26/2019


Interview with Chioni Ramsey, Marketing and Events Specialist for Xfinity Communities
Interview with Chioni Ramsey, Marketing and Events Specialist for Xfinity Communities

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

Postedby Jack Blaising (deleted)
Date posted07/24/2019


Ty Reiff's EdCon Reflection
Ty Reiff's EdCon Reflection

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

Postedby Jared Edwards
Date posted07/11/2019


Regan Sindayen, CAMT: Credential Spotlight
Regan Sindayen, CAMT: Credential Spotlight

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

Postedby Sloane Cerbana
Date posted06/17/2019


Seattle Publishes 2019 MFTE Rents
Seattle Publishes 2019 MFTE Rents

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

Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted06/3/2019


Supplier Spotlight: One Way Carpet Restoration
Supplier Spotlight: One Way Carpet Restoration

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

Postedby Kelly Wakefield (deleted)
Date posted05/30/2019


Credential Holder Spotlight: Becky Sanders, CAPS
Credential Holder Spotlight: Becky Sanders, CAPS

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

Postedby Sloane Cerbana
Date posted05/3/2019


Members Fighting Hunger
Members Fighting Hunger

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

Postedby Kelly Wakefield (deleted)
Date posted04/30/2019


Maintenance Mania! 2019 Winners
Maintenance Mania! 2019 Winners

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

Postedby Tricia Johnson
Date posted04/19/2019


Maintenance Mania! 2019
Maintenance Mania! 2019

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

Postedby Sloane Cerbana
Date posted02/20/2019


Discounted Apartmentalize Tickets Through WMFHA
Discounted Apartmentalize Tickets Through WMFHA

Apartmentalize: June 26 - 28, 2019 Denver, CO The apartment industry's premier event will be in Denver, Colorado this year. Whether you're early in your career, a more seasoned professional, or looking to move up in the rental housing industry, Apartmentalize is where you need to be - where... Continue Reading

Postedby Jim Wiard (deleted)
Date posted01/24/2019