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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...

Your Association government affairs department recommends support to candidates that are pro-business and friendly to our industry. We strive to...

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 cost...

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...

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...