Amie Robertshaw delivered incredible leadership and accomplishments over the last year and left some big shoes to fill. AAMD will continue to focus on building on those accomplishments. I would like to thank the board of directors, committee chairs, vice chairs, members and supplier partners for... Continue Reading
Each year the Apartment Association recognizes someone as the “Person of the Year.” Here is a brief look at the finalists for this award. CARY BRUTEIG | Apartment Insights In the past year, when the researcher of AAMD's 40-year-old Vacancy and Rent report retired, Cary stepped up... Continue Reading
Expand for Table of Contents (QuickLinks) Table of Contents Most Outstanding Leasing Experience Most Captivating Amenity Experience Most Impactful Community Renovation Most Innovative Resident Lifestyle Experience Most Outstanding Executive Most Outstanding Regional Management... Continue Reading
AAMD is thrilled to announce the induction of Jim Lorenzen to the AAMD Hall of Fame! Jim has been a highly involved and impactful AAMD Member since 1991. His support for the Association has been primarily targeted within the critical area of Government Affairs where he has been a consistent and... Continue Reading
It is with a heavy heart that we share the news that Debbie Wilson passed away last weekend (May 5, 2023). Debbie’s extensive involvement and deep contributions with the Apartment Association were absolutely incredible. She was a fundamental part of everything we stand for through... Continue Reading
Last year, Dictionary.com selected “woman” as its word of the year for 2022. There were manywomen who set great milestones. Ketanji Brown Jackson became the first black woman Supreme Court justice and Laurie Leshin became the first female to lead JPL (leading USA’s first... Continue Reading
Recently the Metro Denver apartment market surpassed 400,000 apartment homes! This landmark gives us the opportunity to take a look back at the history of Denver’s housing development, a look forward to what’s next, a close look at who’s building in Denver, and an evaluation of... Continue Reading
Most of us must have heard the term "Jack of All Trades" at some point in our careers. However, it is essential to note that the abbreviated version of the phrase can be perceived as offensive. In reality, the original phrase was attributed to none other than William Shakespeare himself. The... Continue Reading
This week, the Apartment Association of Metro Denver (AAMD) released the 2023 First Quarter Vacancy & Rent Report for Metro Denver. The average vacancies and apartment rents remained very flat for the first quarter of 2023. Vacancies remained at 5.6%, the exact same as last quarter. Rents... Continue Reading
The 2023 Colorado Maintenance Mania was a fantastic success! A record 1,858 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
What’s your favorite sports moment? Whether you grew up playing or simply watching, most of us can think of an iconic moment in sports history that is etched in our minds forever! Whether it’s the thrill of watching our team navigate the drama of pulling out the last-second victory, or... Continue Reading
High housing prices and rents are the result of a supply demand imbalance. If you don’t believe that, consider the recent well publicized case of egg prices. In this case, the chicken really did come first, and legislators are egging housing providers. Egg suppliers were forced to reduce... Continue Reading
