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Saddle Up With 2019-2020 AAMD President Scott Kirkwood
Saddle Up With 2019-2020 AAMD President Scott Kirkwood

FAST FACTS WITH SCOTT Born & Raised: Front range of Colorado with ties to Chicago Education Background: Inner city kid graduating from East High School attended both University of Northern Colorado and the University of Colorado in Boulder Family / Pets: Two cats (Dreamsicle and Mr. Tuffy),... Continue Reading

Postedby Christopher Dean
Date posted08/14/2019


AAMD Hosts Event to Educate Housing Professionals on Economic Drivers of the Housing Industry
AAMD Hosts Event to Educate Housing Professionals on Economic Drivers of the Housing Industry

The Apartment Association of Metro Denver hosted its annual conference Summer Econ 2019. Every year, the conference attracts industry leaders and professionals as participants, presenters and sponsors, and serves as an educational opportunity to understand the Colorado housing environment. This... Continue Reading

Postedby Christopher Dean
Date posted07/26/2019


AAMD Launches Housing4Colorado.org, New Public Education Resource for Renters
AAMD Launches Housing4Colorado.org, New Public Education Resource for Renters

In conjunction with the 2019 Education Conference and Trade Show, the Apartment Association of Metro Denver officially launched Housing4Colorado.org, a platform which provides various resources, housing news, and frequently asked questions to help Colorado renters and home seekers find attainable... Continue Reading

Postedby Christopher Dean
Date posted05/23/2019


AAMD Hosts Successful Maintenance Celebration Event
AAMD Hosts Successful Maintenance Celebration Event

On April 18, the Apartment Association of Metro Denver celebrated the 20th Maintenance Olympics at the Denver Mart. Over 1,800 maintenance service technicians and apartment industry leaders from across the state gathered together for a day of competition, fun and educational seminars in... Continue Reading

Postedby Christopher Dean
Date posted04/19/2019


CAA Announces Support of Four New Bills that Address Affordable Housing Crisis
CAA Announces Support of Four New Bills that Address Affordable Housing Crisis

The Colorado Apartment Association Maintains Opposition to Rent Control Legislation Today, the Colorado Apartment Association announced its support of four new pieces of legislation that aim to address the state’s housing affordability and access crisis, while maintaining firm opposition to... Continue Reading

Postedby Christopher Dean
Date posted04/17/2019


Green Building Rules and Regulations Update
Green Building Rules and Regulations Update

The Board of Public Health & Environment will hold a public hearing and vote on adopting the Rules and Regulations Governing the Green Building Ordinance at their meeting on May 9th (NOTE NEW DATE). Only very minor clarifications and corrections have been made since the last version that was... Continue Reading

Postedby Christopher Dean
Date posted04/15/2019


New Public Polling Indicates Strong Public Opposition to Rent Control to Address Housing Crisis
New Public Polling Indicates Strong Public Opposition to Rent Control to Address Housing Crisis

The Colorado Apartment Association today released the results of a poll commissioned in late March that indicates strong public opposition to the enactment of rent control policies as a solution for addressing housing affordability in Colorado. The results come on the heels of a rent control bill,... Continue Reading

Postedby Christopher Dean
Date posted04/2/2019


Rents decline for second consecutive quarter as vacancy increases continue six-year streak
Rents decline for second consecutive quarter as vacancy increases continue six-year streak

Average rents declined to $1,456 and average vacancy increased to 5.8% in the Denver metro area during the fourth quarter of 2018 according to the Denver Metro Area Apartment Vacancy and Rent survey published today. The construction of 12,324 new apartments in 2018 – a volume nearly three... Continue Reading

Postedby Christopher Dean
Date posted01/22/2019


Denver's New "Source of Income" Ordinance
Denver's New "Source of Income" Ordinance

As of January 1, 2019, if a Section 8 voucher holder is a good candidate, most Denver Landlords will be required to accept the voucher and cooperate with the Denver Housing Authority (DHA) rules, HUD regulations, inspections and policies. Many Landlords do not accept Section 8 voucher holders, as... Continue Reading

Postedby Deborah Wilson
Date posted01/14/2019


Plain and Simple: Colorado Needs More Housing
Plain and Simple: Colorado Needs More Housing

We face real challenges to the affordable housing issue. In both the public and political arena, the increase in demand for attainable housing, coupled with hurdles to create more housing, is a growing problem. Limited government funding, headwinds of increased regulatory requirements such as... Continue Reading

Postedby Nancy Burke
Date posted11/26/2018


Cyber Monday 2018 - Our Biggest Sale is Now Through Friday!
Cyber Monday 2018 - Our Biggest Sale is Now Through Friday!

The best pricing of the year is here! Our biggest sale of the year is open to all AAMD Members! Save up to 65% off dozens of events, sponsorships and advertising. Make Sure You Have an Active Account The sale is all online this year, so make sure you have an active account to take... Continue Reading

Postedby Christopher Dean
Date posted11/23/2018


AAMD Celebrates 50 Years with 2018 Tributes Awards
AAMD Celebrates 50 Years with 2018 Tributes Awards

Over fifty awards presented to top-performing individuals, suppliers and communities across Metro Denver’s rental property communities On November 9, the Apartment Association of Metro Denver (AAMD) hosted over 1,300 members and allies from across the region for its 2018 Tributes Awards... Continue Reading

Postedby Christopher Dean
Date posted11/12/2018