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AAMD Ambassador of the Year
AAMD Ambassador of the Year

Congratulations to Hannah Thomas with Greystar, our 2023-2024 Ambassador of the Year! The AAMD Ambassadors play such an important role by welcoming new members into the organization. They educate new members how to best utilize their AAMD investment. They support new members at our many events,... Continue Reading

Date posted07/25/2024


Susan Lind Learning and Development Award
Susan Lind Learning and Development Award

AAMD celebrated a momentous occasion recently as it bid farewell to Susan Lind, a dedicated industry leader, upon her retirement. Recognizing Lind’s significant contributions to AAMD and the broader community, members expressed gratitude for her years of service and commitment. In... Continue Reading

Date posted07/25/2024


Silver and Gold Membership Awards
Silver and Gold Membership Awards

It is the Association’s greatest asset to have the dedication and loyalty of its members. Silver Membership Awards At this year's June Awards, we were able to acknowledge 9 Companies who are celebrating their 25th Year of Membership with AAMD! Apartments.com with special recognition to... Continue Reading

Date posted07/25/2024


AAMD Recognizes 2024 Memorial Award Recipients
AAMD Recognizes 2024 Memorial Award Recipients

Jack Luscombe "Pay It Forward" Award Congratulations to Lynett Brockman as the 2024 Jack Luscombe Award Recipient! Since 2001, we have been honoring individuals who have demonstrated giving back to their community and reaching out to people in need In Jack Luscombe’s honor. At June... Continue Reading

Date posted07/22/2024


Dan Flanagan Inducted into Hall of Fame
Dan Flanagan Inducted into Hall of Fame

When you think about character, what comes to mind? Honesty, trustworthiness, loyalty, integrity, reliability, fairness, responsibility. Character is something we admire and strive to have and we all have that one special person: a family member, a friend, a business associate that we admire and... Continue Reading

Date posted07/22/2024


Leading Diverse Teams Important in Today's America
Leading Diverse Teams Important in Today's America

By Alphonse Keasley In 2015, a report from McKinsey & Company found when an organization is run by a diverse management team, they experienced 35% more in financial returns above their industry mean. Additional studies on the impact of diverse management and teams over the last decade have... Continue Reading

Date posted07/9/2024


8 Steps to a Content Oasis: How to Create Reusable Content for Your Apartment Community
8 Steps to a Content Oasis: How to Create Reusable Content for Your Apartment Community

By Ashley Tyndall Creating fresh, engaging content for your apartment community's social media channels, website, and resident newsletter can feel like a never-ending cycle. New ideas are constantly needed to capture attention and keep residents engaged. But what if you could create content... Continue Reading

Date posted07/9/2024


Elevating the Living Experience: The Impact of Centralization on Property Management Efficiency
Elevating the Living Experience: The Impact of Centralization on Property Management Efficiency

By Jacob Kosior The push towards centralization represents a transformative shift in the housing industry on how services are delivered to both property owners and residents. It’s one more way property management is evolving in today’s rapidly transforming landscape. By leveraging... Continue Reading

Date posted07/3/2024


Making a Difference in 2024/2025
Making a Difference in 2024/2025

Someone called me the “Ryan Seacrest” of Property Management the other day and I had to chuckle and agree with them. I have worked in so many different roles with so many different companies over my now 25-year career in the multi-family industry. Roles in Operations, Training,... Continue Reading

Date posted07/1/2024


Don't Stop Believing...Again!
Don't Stop Believing...Again!

By Amie Robertshaw, AAMD President (2023-24) The warm June air has started to settle into Denver, and with that, the transition of another AAMD fiscal year is officially upon us.Over the course of the last few years, we’ve talked a lot of about the changing headwinds of our industry. It... Continue Reading

Date posted06/28/2024


Industry Leaders Enhance Their Skills at Leading With Purpose
Industry Leaders Enhance Their Skills at Leading With Purpose

The Leading with Purpose: Education Summit 2024 kicked off with fervor on Friday, May 3rd at The Pines at Genesee, drawing industry leaders eager to enhance their leadership skills and gain valuable insights from seasoned experts. The summit, renowned for its focus on professional growth and... Continue Reading

Date posted06/26/2024


Key Developments from the 2024 Legislative Session
Key Developments from the 2024 Legislative Session

A record number of bills were proposed in the Colorado Legislature this year. Of the 705 bills introduced this session, the Colorado Apartment Association (CAA) identified more than a dozen that would have been harmful to rental housing providers. CAA and its lobbyist team HBS minimized the... Continue Reading

Postedby Drew Hamrick
Date posted06/10/2024