On Thursday, January 19th, approximately 75 AAMD members gathered at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds for an all-new addition to the POWER Program. Focusing on both personal and professional wellness, Be Your Own G.O.A.T. (Greatest of All Time) was the first AAMD event of its kind, opening... Continue Reading
What does 2023 have in store for Gen Z job seekers? If it’s anything like 2022, change is guaranteed. We have entered a year defined by record inflation, economic uncertainty, hybrid workplaces, and the influx of Gen Z — the largest generation to enter the workforce. Considering... Continue Reading
In response to the Colorado State House introducing bill HB23-1115, which would allow municipalities to enact rent control to the detriment of their communities, Drew Hamrick, general counsel and senior VP of government affairs, of the Colorado Apartment Association issued the following... Continue Reading
This week, the Apartment Association of Metro Denver (AAMD) released the 2022 Fourth Quarter Vacancy & Rent Report for Metro Denver. The average apartment rent went down $32 from the 3rd quarter, which amounts to an extra $384 of savings per year in the pockets of Denver area renters –... Continue Reading
Staff turnover was already a major issue in the multifamily industry before the pandemic. According to the National Apartment Association, after rising steadily since 2010, the average turnover rate at apartment firms reached 33% in 2019, far above the 22% average for all workplaces at the... Continue Reading
Did you know it costs $3,976 to replace one of your residents when they don’t renew their lease? Zego found the average turnover costs to include: Lost rents: $1,598 Unit repair costs: $775 Concessions: $1,240 Marketing and advertising: $364 As a multifamily professional, you know that... Continue Reading
The right mentor at the right moment can change the trajectory of a life! When an individual has the desire and the will to get to the next level, it’s a mentor that can step in to light the path and show them the way. Do you remember the first time that someone closed a door in... Continue Reading
AAMD joins the Denver multifamily industry in congratulating Mary Oldenburg on her retirement! The moment Mary began her career in Denver, she immediately became involved with the Apartment Association, chairing nearly every committee at one time, and serving as the National Apartment... Continue Reading
Practical Initiatives to Get Started On Here are four practical ideas to implement change that has a staying, powerful and longterm impact at your company: 1. Review Company Materials Your handbook, onboarding policies, websites/digital media, career development, hiring practices -... Continue Reading
Congratulations to the finalists and winners of our 2022 Chili Cookoff! It was great to be back in person and INSIDE RediCarpet's warehouse as usual. Thanks to Redi for being our amazing host sponsors for so many years! Check out Pictures from the Event! People's Choice Awards: ... Continue Reading
The Apartment Association of Metro Denver has conducted an industry compensation study every other year since 1999. Compensation data was collected from 32 different management companies, and included specific data for 3,354 individual people who work in the Metro Denver apartment industry. The... Continue Reading
Cardinal launched it’s DEI Council in the Summer of 2020. The purpose of the council is to ensure that all team members can bring their best true selves to work each day. The council seeks to empower each team member while elevating their voice in the future trajectory of the company... Continue Reading
