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"Life is not about finding our limitations; it’s about finding our infinity." – Herbie Hancock We have all found our infinity dealing with all that we have accomplished over the past two plus years with COVID. Navigating through COVID we all faced breakthroughs and setbacks. Each of... Continue Reading

In August 2021, the Supreme Court’s rejection of the Biden Administration’s eviction moratorium provoked a wave of outrage from lawmakers, renter advocates and housing experts. ‘Millions of residents will be forced from their homes,’ they declared. ‘Prepare for an... Continue Reading

Last month, the Apartment Association of Metro Denver (AAMD) released 2022 first quarter results from the Denver Metro Area Apartment Vacancy and Rent Survey, conducted by the University of Denver’s Daniels College of Business and Colorado Economic Management Associates. The metro... Continue Reading

Many municipalities across Colorado have minimum habitability standards for rental properties written into their housing or rental codes. Whether focusing on specific electrical or HVAC requirements or on more general wellbeing and safety, all these standards are intended to make rental... Continue Reading

The 2022 Colorado Maintenance Mania was a fantastic success! Over 1,600 Maintenance Professionals and Supplier Partners and sponsors gathered and enjoyed a day of celebrating maintenance through education, networking and competitions! Thank you to HD Supply and RediCarpet for your... Continue Reading

AAMD's annual Board of Directors election will take place April 18- May 6, 2022. There are three Owner / Management seats and one Supplier Partner seat available. Ballots will be emailed to the primary contact of each company and community manager. Bios and campaign statements are available on... Continue Reading

Dr. Stevie Dawn Carter is a professional speaker, coach, and author based out of Mansfield, Texas, Dr. Stevie Dawn is addicted to success. As a 4-time business owner, Stevie Dawn has created multi-million dollar success in the areas of dance, corporate training, business, and coaching. As a... Continue Reading

One of the biggest pain points in the rental housing industry today is the competition for talent. Not only are owners and operators competing with each other for great team members, they are competing with literally every other industry! Many companies are evaluating innovative ways to try and... Continue Reading

There’s No Quick Fix For Current Hiring Problems, but Your Team Could Play A Role As we settle firmly into 2022, one thing is clear: the COVID-19 pandemic has altered the workforce, possibly forever. Employees resigned in droves early in the pandemic – dubbed the Great Resignation -... Continue Reading

There’s No Quick Fix For Current Hiring Problems, But More Flexible, Adaptable Employees And Teams Could Play A Role. In the coming years, mature and older workers will play an increasing role in Colorado’s workforce.Between 2010 and 2040, the category of Coloradan workers over the... Continue Reading

We are so proud and excited to announce the selection of Brandon Rich and Reed Rice into the AAMD Hall of Fame! Two very deserving individuals who have both made an enormous contributions to the Apartment Association of Metro Denver and our great industry in Colorado. Brandon and Reed will be... Continue Reading

It is a low energy word that sucks the life straight out of my soul to even say it. Synonymous with exhaustion. Overwhelm. Unchecked chronic debilitating stress leading to illness and depression. Weariness that leads to collapse and ultimately breakdown. Perhaps you can relate. I started my real... Continue Reading