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9 Habits of Highly Effective Leasing Professionals
9 Habits of Highly Effective Leasing Professionals

A strong onsite leasing team is the bread and butter of asuccessful apartment community. Your property can have a fantastic marketing game and the best amenities around, but if your leasing associates aren’t practicing the best habits, your property is going to struggle.So just what are... Continue Reading

Postedby Karen Gladney
Date posted03/22/2021


February Rent Collections Remain High in Colorado at 95%, Nearly 1.5% Higher than National Rate
February Rent Collections Remain High in Colorado at 95%, Nearly 1.5% Higher than National Rate

Rent collections in Colorado continue to exceed national rates with mid-90s for eleventh month in a row Continue Reading

Date posted03/10/2021


Are Seasonal Rent Declines More Than Just Seasonal This Time?
Are Seasonal Rent Declines More Than Just Seasonal This Time?

A return this fall and early winter of surges in COVID-19 reported cases along with civil unrest in some markets during the summer of 2020 may have long term effects on housing choices, work location, and remote work, that are still playing out. We can attempt to monitor effects of location choice... Continue Reading

Postedby Ron Throupe
Date posted03/1/2021


January Rent Collections Remain High at 93.5% in Colorado, 4.9% Higher Than National Average
January Rent Collections Remain High at 93.5% in Colorado, 4.9% Higher Than National Average

Rent collections in Colorado continue to exceed national rates with mid-90s for tenth month in a row. Continue Reading

Date posted01/28/2021


Rent Down, Vacancies Up in Q4 Vacancy and Rent Report
Rent Down, Vacancies Up in Q4 Vacancy and Rent Report

Renters have additional housing inventory and flat rent rates going into 2021 Continue Reading

Date posted01/27/2021


Weathering The Storm: Staying Relevant During the Pandemic
Weathering The Storm: Staying Relevant During the Pandemic

9 Ways Suppliers Can Stay Relevant During the Pandemic For nearly a year, we have been living in an age where from one day to the next we are often unsure of what to expect. We are so used to the day to day routines of our lives and when they are dramatically disrupted, we must develop coping... Continue Reading

Postedby Dave Janecek
Date posted01/21/2021


Apartment Life Hacks
Apartment Life Hacks

Cut back work orders by providing residents a few tips As apartment operators, we spend considerable time and energy discussing ways to empower our teams. By providing our teams with the tools, training, and authority they need to excel in their positions, employees are naturally more motivated... Continue Reading

Postedby Mara Freese
Date posted01/19/2021


Two New Housing Laws for 2021
Two New Housing Laws for 2021

You may recall that last summer, our Colorado legislature passed two bills which made “source of income” and “immigration status” protected classes statewide. We want to remind you that these laws have now taken effect as of Jan 1, 2021. If you have not already done so, you... Continue Reading

Postedby Deborah Wilson
Date posted01/14/2021


Lessons from Geese: A Lesson Learned, a Foundation for Life
Lessons from Geese: A Lesson Learned, a Foundation for Life

As we start the 2021 New Year and put 2020 behind us, I want everyone to reflect on leadership and teamwork to help make the upcoming year fantastic. “Lessons from Geese” is a lesson learned. A Foundation for life. We can learn about leadership and teamwork from looking at the way... Continue Reading

Postedby Angela Fletcher
Date posted01/13/2021


Here's What We Know about the COVID Vaccine
Here's What We Know about the COVID Vaccine

Anticipation for the COVID-19 vaccine is quickly growing following the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) December11 approval of an emergency use authorization for the first vaccine candidate. Healthcare workers across the country received the first doses just days later, but many are... Continue Reading

Date posted01/13/2021


AAMD Purchases Thanksgiving Meal for 65 Families
AAMD Purchases Thanksgiving Meal for 65 Families

AAMD partners with Family HomeStead to feed Colorado families this Thanksgiving Continue Reading

Date posted11/18/2020


AAMD Honored at the NAA's Excellence Awards for Apartments Giving Back
AAMD Honored at the NAA's Excellence Awards for Apartments Giving Back

The Apartment Association of Metro Denver (AAMD) is honored to be acknowledged by the National Apartment Association (NAA) at the 2020 NAA Excellence Awards, or Excels, with the Affiliate Community Service award for its community efforts and work. The Excel’s aim to highlight excellence and... Continue Reading

Date posted11/12/2020