Change fatigue isn’t unique to multifamily. It’s everywhere. We feel it in our daily lives when something familiar suddenly works differently, when an iOS update moves a button or changes a flow that used to be intuitive. It’s not a major disruption, but it creates a steady... Continue Reading
On-site clarity and leasing strategy are not beginner skills. They are load-bearing disciplines—the unseen framework that sustains property operations, revenue performance, and long-term asset value. As leasing enters an AI-accelerated era, executives are asking a critical question: What is... Continue Reading
As Denver’s multifamily market grows, inclusion must rise with it. The city’s skyline tells a story of expansion; new developments, new talent, and new opportunities. But behind every community are the people who make it thrive: leasing professionals, maintenance technicians,... Continue Reading
As housing affordability continues to be a headline issue across the country, the Denver metro area stands out one of the few markets in which rents have experienced an extended period of stabilization and, most recently, they’ve fallen. This positive development for renters is now at... Continue Reading
After nearly two decades in the multifamily industry, I’ve learned that budgets aren’t just about numbers, they’re about people. From supervising nine communities to managing multimillion-dollar renovation portfolios, I’ve seen firsthand that the right supplier... Continue Reading
Denver’s housing market is difficult enough for even the average renter but when you add any level of obstacle, financial, location, demographic, needed amenities or accommodations, etc., it only exacerbates the challenge to find housing for all renters. Affordable housing is needed for... Continue Reading
The multifamily housing industry is shifting fast. In Colorado, nearly 90% of newly financed units now include an affordable housing component, most often through the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). Even conventional owners are feeling the impact as mixed-income mandates and rehab... Continue Reading
With the effective date for HB 25-1090 approaching on January 1, 2026 and inconsistent legal opinions advising rental housing providers how to comply with prohibitions on billing for common area utilities, many members have contacted the Association about its advocacy plans regarding the issue.... Continue Reading
On the cover and back cover of this month’s issue of Trends, I wanted to shine a light on the incredible AAMD staff members I’ve had the privilege to work alongside for the past 26 years. The photos featured are only a small sampling, but they capture the spirit of the many... Continue Reading
Rental housing is front and center during this legislative session where Colorado lawmakers are considering more than 30 housing-related bills, most of which specifically target rental housing. Over-zealous regulation has become increasingly common in our state in recent years, but Continue Reading
August 18, 2025 – It is no secret that families across Colorado are struggling to pay rent. While anti-growth policies have continued to drive up the costs of all housing across the state, our elected leaders have desperately tried to pursue new policies to keep people in their homes. Continue Reading
News about the state Legislature paving the way for government overreach is all too common for us on the Western Slope, but those of us in the multifamily housing industry have seen it become part of our daily work Continue Reading
