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HOW TO APPLY FOR EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE FOR PROPERTY OWNERS (POP) DOWNLOAD PDF VERSION 1. Visit the Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention page...

Colorado Apartment Association and its members started the Resident Relief Fund, which now has more than $120,000 in donations to help Coloradans...

Denver (July 21, 2020) – Today, the Apartment Association of Metro Denver released Q2 2020 results from the quarterly Denver Metro Area...

Effective July 17, 2020 there is a mandatory statewide mask order, requiring all people in Colorado over age ten to wear a face covering over their...

Apartment operators spend thousands of dollars and thousands of hours training their onsite leasing professionals. Faced with the new (temporary)...

Being inundated with leads? Here’s a look at how marketing automation for multifamily properties can help in popular markets like the Denver...

2002 AAMD President, Melanie Madonna Mary Kibble (Melanie Murphy) Melanie Madonna Mary Kibble - A devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Melanie...

On June 25, AAMD held its first ever Virtual June Awards, and with nearly 200 people logged in, the 2020-2021 AAMD Board of Directors and President...

The Apartment Association of Metro Denver is proud to announce this year’s Person of Year is Peggy Panzer. Peggy quickly “stepped up to...

DENVER (June 30, 2020) – RealPage, a data analytics firm for the real estate industry, reported that Colorado’s rent collection...

Our 2020 legislative efforts saved the industry $252,049,000 during the next year. Many of the legislative victories we achieved this year cannot...

Each year the Apartment Association recognizes someone as the “Person of the Year.” The following eight finalists for the award were...

In the early stages of the crisis, face masks were one of the most controversial topics. Many experts reported masks were not helpful in preventing...

In March 2020 the world, and our way of life as we knew it, changed. The Coronavirus pandemic required not only the AAMD to postpone key events and...

For many communities, the biggest value-add for leasing up is the resort-style swimming pool, on-site fitness center, Starbucks coffee bar, and...

On April 24, President Trump signed into law The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Healthcare Enhancement Act (HR 266), allocating an additional...

Are there standards, regulations, or executive orders involving public spaces inside apartments/complexes and landlord/property manager...

DENVER (May 27, 2020) – The Colorado Apartment Association reported that 95.2% of renters paid May rent in full by the end of the month. This...

At Echelon Property Group, we are seeing firsthand how the economic impact of this crisis is affecting our residents and neighbors. It has been...

DENVER (May 13, 2020) – The Colorado Apartment Association reported that 88.8% of renters paid Mayrent in full by May 5. This is a significant...

Aimco, a real estate investment trust (REIT) headquartered in Denver, Colorado, is one of the largest owners and operators of apartment homes in the...

The National Apartment Association (NAA) has tirelessly advocated on behalf of the apartment industry and our members as the nation grapples with...

QOZ. QOF. QOZBP. Most individuals who own or provide services for commercial real estate have heard these terms floating around, nevertheless how...

What if one day you woke up and the entire country closed down?? Wait….that did happen! However, many suppliers to the apartment industry...

These days, we’re all spending a little bit more time at home, a little less time socializing, and a lot more time distracted by what’s...

There are two types of work from home people right now: the ones who work from home regularly and the ones who are having to do it out of emergency...

Data collected through March 11 and is not inclusive of coronavirus impact Denver (April 24, 2020) – Today the Apartment Association of Metro...

Last month, Governor Jared Polis provided an update on how the state is responding to COVID-19 and provided further clarification on what the...

DENVER (April 17, 2020) – The Colorado Apartment Association is reporting that approximately 91% ofColorado renters were able to pay their...

DENVER (April 13, 2020) – The Colorado Apartment Association has concerns about the Denver CityCouncil’s Proclamation No. 20-0350, set...

Last month, the AAMD Hall of Fame elected to induct the following three individuals to the Hall of Fame based on their experience, leadership and...

Call to ACTION: The Three Principles of FOCUS Vision / Commitment / Momentum FOCUS has been superseded by uncertainty, as a staggering number...

DENVER (April 7, 2020) – The Colorado Apartment Association issued the following statement fromMark Williams, executive vice president of the...

DENVER (April 8, 2020) – The Colorado Apartment Association today reported that 17.3% of residentswere late on rent as of April 6. The results...

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Tips to Protect Your Sanity Are Just A Click Away Fears about COVID-19 can certainly take an emotional toll but you’re not powerless. ...

he American Red Cross responds immediately to more than 70,000 disasters each year, including house or apartment fires (the majority of disaster...

Am I responsible to make sure residents at my community wear face masks? No member’s existing lease explicitly requires residents to wear a...

Below are a few frequently asked questions we have received from apartment residents in Colorado as it relates to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now that...

During this unprecedented time of challenge and uncertainty all of our calendars have been completely overhauled. AAMD has adjusted most of our...

Dear Supplier Members, The Governor (on a statewide level), the Mayors of Denver and Boulder (on local levels) and the Tri-County Health Depart (for...

COLORADO APARTMENT ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES RESPONSE TO COVID-19 FOR COLORADO RENTAL HOUSING PROVIDERS DENVER (March 24, 2020) – Today the...

We are Lincoln Charities. We are for people. Our goal is to try to add hope to an impossible situation and to reset things to zero financially to...

I woke up this morning and scanned my iPhone. What did 3/17/20 have in store for me personally? First, I noticed it was March 17, - St....

The below are best practices gleaned from various rental housing management companies throughout the region and do not represent recommendations...

DENVER (March 17, 2020) – Following news of mandated closures throughout Colorado in therestaurant and hospitality industry, the Colorado...

Every management company will do things differently – mindful that their top priority is the health and wellbeing of their residents and...

DENVER (March 10, 2020) – Today, Drew Hamrick, senior vice president and general counsel at theColorado Apartment Association, offered a...

Click here for the latest AAMD statement on emergency prepardeness (3/11/2020) Table of Contents NMHC: Coronavirus Preparedness for...

Every October, Simpson Property Group hosts a Make a Difference Day event across the country. Employees select organizations to volunteer their time...

There has never been a more important time to invest in your teams. According to the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, the current...

It’s time for the 2020 Census. Landlords have certain legal duties to assist with the Census and it is also in our industry’s best...

The “roaring” 1920s was a decade of economic prosperity across the United States. New inventions like the automobile, the airplane, and...

Our employees participate in the B.R.I.D.G.E. program by volunteering at any institution, agency or community service program. CWS contributions to...

2020 Membership Challenge: January 28 - May 7 The AAMD Membership Challenge is on and our goal is simple. 100 New Members in 100 Days. (January...

Quarterly results are the lowest growth in rents since 2011, but a worrisome slowdown in newunits could impact renters’ gains Denver (January...

Last year the Colorado legislature enacted a new statute dealing with landlord and tenant obligations regarding bedbugs (C.R.S. 38-12-1001). The...

We all have been dealing with current unemployment rates that are at an all-time low across the country and the Denver metropolitan area. Finding...

IoT Trends and Tech in Commercial Real Estate Back during the turn of the 21st-century, businesses and commercial real estate professionals alike...

The Apartment Association of Metro Denver recently completed the renovation and expansion of its current office space. The office now features an...

National Model Shows that Denver Would Lose Estimated $462 Million in Property Value and $3.5 Million in Tax Revenue Denver (January 8, 2020)...

2 days with Extreme Community Makeover, on multiple projects throughout the Denver Urban neighborhoods. Extreme Community Makeover is a partnership...

At Zócalo, it is a core value to rebuild and strengthen vibrant, inclusive, equitable communities. We created the Zócalo Partnership...

Mission Rock is proud to provide volunteer support to the Ronald McDonald House Charities. They are an independent nonprofit organization that...

Starry, Inc., a technology and internet service member of AAMD has entered into a partnership with the Denver Housing Authority (DHA), Providing...

Marketing teams today have a number of stakeholders. And we’re responsible for communicating effectively to all of those key stakeholders and...

Average rents decreased slightly to $1,506 during the third quarter of 2019, according to the Denver Metro Area Apartment Vacancy and Rent survey...

The new notice requirements of Colorado’s Warranty of Habitability (effective August 2, 2019) require a landlord to type, long before making...

By Cassie Mahoney Ask every property manager what they wish they could get their residents to understand better, and I bet recycling falls into the...

Your Ally to Increase Brand Awareness and Sell Your Product By Adriana Anderson The most important content marketing trend in 2019 is video....

Starry, Inc., a technology and internet service member of AAMD has entered into a partnership with the Denver Housing Authority (DHA). They now...

By Emily Klipp When it’s time to start promoting your next event on Facebook it can often be difficult to get timing and coordination down...

With 2019 coming to an end, we’re taking a look into one of the most influential marketing platforms of the last decade – Social Media....

If you’re a mid-sized property manager or apartment owner, you probably employ more than a 100 leasing agents. Combined, they probably...

Denver City Councilwoman Robin Kniech recently expressed concern about housing affordability in Colorado in a commentary published by Colorado...

Today’s residents are not just relying on Facebook recommendations or Craigslist to find their next multifamily apartment home. They are...

Did you know that the most common source of new leads are referrals? Or that it costs 5 to 25 times more money to acquire new residents than to keep...

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Last summer I went to Africa with my seventeen-year-old son. We did some humanitarian work for a couple weeks in Ghana and then flew to Tanzania and...

The record-breaking amount of new apartment construction in the last several years has yielded exactly what economists would predict: rent growth...

It's budget season once again. The sound of pencils being sharpened, spreadsheet macros being tuned up and bottomless cups of coffee and Red Bulls...

The Colorado General Assembly passed multiple landlord tenant bills this session. Two of these Bills (The Warranty of Habitability or...

IROC Member and Friend, Allen Yockey Last month, we lost a beloved member of the AAMD family. Longtime apartment owner, AAMD member and friend,...

FAST FACTS WITH SCOTT Born & Raised: Front range of Colorado with ties to Chicago Education Background: Inner city kid graduating from East...

The Apartment Association of Metro Denver hosted its annual conference Summer Econ 2019. Every year, the conference attracts industry leaders and...

Each year the Apartment Association recognizes someone as the “Person of the Year.” The following seven finalists for the award were...

In conjunction with the 2019 Education Conference and Trade Show, the Apartment Association of Metro Denver officially launched...

The First Regular Session of the Seventy-first General Assembly convened on Jan. 4, 2019 and adjourned on May 3, 2019. Below please find a recap of...

On April 18, the Apartment Association of Metro Denver celebrated the 20th Maintenance Olympics at the Denver Mart. Over 1,800 maintenance service...

The Colorado Apartment Association Maintains Opposition to Rent Control Legislation Today, the Colorado Apartment Association announced its support...

The Board of Public Health & Environment will hold a public hearing and vote on adopting the Rules and Regulations Governing the Green Building...

The general election to elect next year's Owner and Supplier directors will take place through April 26, 2019 at noon. There are two (2) owner...

The Colorado Apartment Association today released the results of a poll commissioned in late March that indicates strong public opposition to the...

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...

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...

We face real challenges to the affordable housing issue. In both the public and political arena, the increase in demand for attainable housing,...

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...

Over fifty awards presented to top-performing individuals, suppliers and communities across Metro Denver’s rental property communities On...

Apartments built in the 1970s lease for 42% less on average than apartments built in this decade and an estimated 29,051 apartments in the Denver...

Earning a national credential can help elevate your skill set and take your career in the multifamily industry to the next level. With five...

Drainage issues are a common headache for property managers, and they become especially evident as watering increases during the summer months. The...

I admit it…I let my emotions get to me at work one day. I was alone in the office all day, and quite frankly, I was “done!” Have...

Look out Millennials, Generation Z is gaining ground. This group of individuals — born between the mid-1990s and 2010 — are beginning to...

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Thank you to all the leaders and members who attended June Awards last month. It was such a great time to celebrate Brandon Rich’s year as...

I am a new regional director for a company expanding into the local market. Right off we have positions unfilled at several of our apartment...

Nominations Now Accepted Through July 15.

I’m a maintenance professional and I enjoy moving in residents who appreciate our efforts to provide a quality apartment home. Recently I have...

US Rep. Mike Coffman of Colorado Congressional District 6 and industry representatives Matt Pacheco, Joint Legislative Advisory Council Chair; Scott...

Developing a successful marketing strategy for your community has a variety of components. While an online presence is important to attract...

Overall, most tenants are good. They carry out the prime directive by paying their rent on time, and don't bother other folks, including your...

“The grass is greener over there” - We have all thought it once or twice; maybe it was about someone we were dating, our jobs, our cars...

By Courtney Clark, 2018 Education Conference & Trade Show Speaker How these Four Surprising Stress Symptoms Might Be Sabotaging Your Work ...

The general election to elect next year's Owner and Supplier directors will take place through April 30 at noon. There are one (4) owner director...

By Traci Brown, 2018 Education Conference & Trade Show Speaker From projecting self-confidence in an interview to landing a hot date, never...

By Jennifer Hanzlick, 2018 Education Conference & Trade Show Speaker Most people get their information about hoarding disorder from the TV...

By Terri Norvell, 2018 Education Conference & Trade Show Speaker The skills that got you to where you are today will not be the skills that get...

At my age, I have the earned perspective to see what has been and what may be. Do you remember the Woman’s Division? It was started back in...

I am a Maintenance Supervisor with a team of four. I mostly enjoy my assignment which I’ve had for about a year, but I find that I am managing...

NAA/NMHC have been in close contact with Rep. Luetkemeyer and other key allies to share insights into how the industry uses consumer data and how we...

With so many stories concerning sexual harassment in the media today, it is important that housing professionals and maintenance staff have a...

As part of the budget agreement reached on February 7 to keep the government open, two tax incentives that support energy efficiency investments in...

Christopher Dean: The way we do business in the Apartment industry, our tools and resources etc. have obviously changed a lot over the course of 50...

I’m an experienced maintenance tech. I recently became aware that my company is considering offering me a maintenance supervisor position....

Is 2018 the year that Congress finally passes housing finance reform and puts an end to the conservatorship of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac? Housing...

In today’s complex digital landscape, email marketing is the most commonly used digital media marketing tactic. Currently, 3.3 billion people...

When I first got started in the multifamily industry as a leasing consultant I thought I was going to be rock star. I really did. Prior to getting...

The 2018 AAMD Economic Conference was the official kick of the Apartment Association’s 50th Anniversary, where over the course of the year...

AAMD is proud to announce the following industry icons and Association leaders as our 2018 inductees to the AAMD Hall of Fame. The following...

AAMD is proud to announce the Keynote Speaker for the 2018 Education Conference and Trade Show, John O'Leary! John's book, "On Fire: The 7 Choices...

Average rents in Denver fell for the second quarter in a row, dropping to $1,396 at the end of 2017 down from $1,420 three months prior....

A parable is told of Arkad of Babylon. When his son reached adulthood and prepared to journey out into the world, Arkad gave the young man a bag...

By Mark Montini Leadership is arguably the most valuable asset an organization can possess but yet, for some reason, it almost always seems...

As we (Denver Community Planning & Development) prepare to implement the Denver Green Roofs Ordinance beginning January 1, we have drafted a...

By Terri Norvell The challenge of running an organization or property full of independent, smart, willing- to-learn people can be a bit...

We are proud to partner with the City of Denver’s new LIVE Denver affordable housing program. The City of Denver has issued a “Call...

Vacancy Up, Rents Down Amid Record Construction Levels Average rents fell $8 between the second and third quarter of 2017 and average vacancy...

Legislative advocacy is one of the primary pillars of the association. From time to time, we have to call on our members to stand up and fight...

In order for a multifamily developer to be successful, they must approach their target residents where they are. In the past, this meant placing...

Most Landlords, Property Managers/Owners and Real Estate Agents are well aware of the federal Fair Housing Act (“FHA”) and its...

A new Maintenance Apprenticeship Program (MAP) launched earlier this summer through the Apartment Association of Metro Denver. 24 students were...

Over the past few years, our state’s multifamily rental housing industry has observed significant increased demand, especially in the Denver...

Question I’m a regional vice president experiencing more difficulty holding onto key team members. The economy is returning and offering more...

As members of AAMD, we want you to know about the latest events, classes, industry trends and legislative news. This new website is the first step...

Welcome to the new Apartment Association of Metro Denver website! AAMDHQ.org has a brand new look and features to optimize your member experience! ...

1st Place Team & Owner's Cup Winner with a score of 61: Holland Partner GroupDarrow Rogers, Bob Coppess, Garth Renall, Pete Stachell 2nd Place...

Keep your eye out for the following two :30 spots on Facebook and Twitter throughout the month of May - directing people to ProApartments.com!

Vacancy rates dipped and rents edged up as Denver set another record in apartment construction in the first three months of 2017, according to the...

Campaign to Run Through End of May by Christopher Dean In preparation for Apartment Careers Month in April, and National Apartment Day on April 6,...

The AAMD Education Advisory Council (EAC) has worked hard to develop five new seminars for the spring education calendar. The EAC determined the...

Quarterly decrease is the largest dollar amount decrease ever in Metro Denver by Christopher Dean For the second quarter in a row the average...

AAMD President reflects on Mark Sanborn's influence in his career by Derek Avery Over the course of my career, no book has had a greater...

Washington D.C. UpdateGreg Brown What happens next? What can we expect from a Trump White House? And GOP majorities in both Houses of Congress? With...

Colorado GOP Will Control the Senate, House of Representatives Remains in Democrat Control Your Apartment Association government affairs team...

by Christopher Dean Denver-metro rents decreased for the first time in nearly three years. Average rents fell from $1,371 to $1,368...

The Apartment Association of Metro Denver has earned a 2016 ASAE Power of A Silver Award for it's New Talent Initiative, which focused on promoting...

by NAA/NMHC The Labor Department issued its final rule on May 18 that lifts the overtime pay threshold from $23,660 to $47,476 – impacting...

by Betty Knecht Ed Schell, CAS, will be honored at the NAA Education Conference this month with the CAS Designee of the Year award. Ed has a...

Brooke Chesnut will be presenting multiple presentations at the 2016 Education Conference. by Brooke Chesnut The demographics of today’s...

Amy Kosnikowski-Dilisio will be presenting multiple presentation at the 2016 Education Conference on May 25. by Amy...

A robust Denver metro area apartment market is good news for job seekers as the Apartment Association of Metro Denver (AAMD) promotes an aggressive...

What Maintenance Staff Should and Should Not Do by Debbie Wilson Maintenance staff are hardworking, skilled members of a Housing providers staff. ...

by Chris Abernathy and Amy Gillaspie As the Maintenance Olympics draws near, we thought it would be important to spotlight the importance of our...

by Carol Levey I am a community manager with a team of seven. I enjoy my assignment which I’ve had for about a year but I’m finding that...

Estimated 6,000 families positively impacted since 1991 Since 1991, the Apartment Association of Metro Denver has partnered with Family Homestead, a...

Former Denver Bronco Terrell Davis will be the Keynote Speaker at our Education Conference and Trade Show on May 25! Terrell Davis helped lead...