Articles

Industry Newsroom AAMD News Articles Articles : Affordable Housing Articles : Apartments Giving Back Articles : Development Articles : Fair & Affordable Energy Articles : Inclusion & Diversity Articles : Leadership Articles : Legal / Legislative Articles : Maintenance Articles : Management Articles : Marketing Articles : Sales & Leasing Articles : Supplier Partners Articles : Tech & AI

One Day: Reflections from AAMD's Executive Vice President
One Day: Reflections from AAMD's Executive Vice President

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. Patrick’s Day? Crazy, it didn’t feel like St. Patrick’s Day at all. I didn’t even consider looking for that one green striped shirt I... Continue Reading

Postedby Mark Williams
Date posted03/19/2020


Simpson Property Group Hosts Make a Difference Day
Simpson Property Group Hosts Make a Difference Day

Every October, Simpson Property Group hosts a Make a Difference Day event across the country. Employees select organizations to volunteer their time at, including Wellspring, Volunteers of America, Shiloh House, and Zuma’s Ranch. We choose to support organizations that align with our core... Continue Reading

Date posted03/2/2020


CWS Employees Participate in B.R.I.D.G.E. Program
CWS Employees Participate in B.R.I.D.G.E. Program

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 the chosen cause by rewarding each employee $20 per hour for each volunteer hour contributed up to 12 hours per year ($240). Half of the funds are... Continue Reading

Date posted02/1/2020


New Requirements in Bed Bug Legislation
New Requirements in Bed Bug Legislation

Last year the Colorado legislature enacted a new statute dealing with landlord and tenant obligations regarding bedbugs (C.R.S. 38-12-1001). The legislation had a delayed effective date of January 1, 2020. Consequently, now is good time to revisit the requirements of the new law. The issues can... Continue Reading

Postedby Drew Hamrick
Date posted01/21/2020


Education: Bring it "H.O.M.E."
Education: Bring it "H.O.M.E."

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 good people has become one of the industry’s greatest priorities. The challenges and cost to recruit qualified talent are ever increasing. This... Continue Reading

Postedby Scott Kirkwood
Date posted01/17/2020


The New Smart Space
The New Smart Space

IoT Trends and Tech in Commercial Real Estate Back during the turn of the 21st-century, businesses and commercial real estate professionals alike speculated about the concept of a “smart space,” one that was fueled by innovative technology — now, it has become a... Continue Reading

Postedby Jon Simpson
Date posted01/16/2020


RedPeak Volunteers Two Days with Extreme Community Makeover
RedPeak Volunteers Two Days with Extreme Community Makeover

2 days with Extreme Community Makeover, on multiple projects throughout the Denver Urban neighborhoods. Extreme Community Makeover is a partnership with residents of specific Denver neighborhoods to complete home and neighborhood improvement projects. During our volunteer days, we clean up alley... Continue Reading

Date posted12/3/2019


Zocalo Partners with Re:Vision to Build Employee Taskforce
Zocalo Partners with Re:Vision to Build Employee Taskforce

At Zócalo, it is a core value to rebuild and strengthen vibrant, inclusive, equitable communities. We created the Zócalo Partnership to extend our commitment beyond our daily operations and create a robust partnership that allows us to support causes and nonprofits through giving,... Continue Reading

Date posted11/21/2019


Mission Rock Supporters Ronald MacDonald House Charities
Mission Rock Supporters Ronald MacDonald House Charities

Mission Rock is proud to provide volunteer support to the Ronald McDonald House Charities. They are an independent nonprofit organization that provides a home environment for families when they have a hospitalized child.The families are provided with home-cooked meals, private rooms, and playrooms... Continue Reading

Date posted11/21/2019


Warranty of Habitability Early Notification Requirements
Warranty of Habitability Early Notification Requirements

The new notice requirements of Colorado’s Warranty of Habitability (effective August 2, 2019) require a landlord to type, long before making repairs. The requirements are specific and time sensitive. They will doom the reasonable, but inexperienced landlord to losing the dispute, regardless... Continue Reading

Postedby Drew Hamrick
Date posted10/22/2019


The Truth About Video Storytelling
The Truth About Video Storytelling

Your Ally to Increase Brand Awareness and Sell Your Product By Adriana Anderson The most important content marketing trend in 2019 is video. According to Business Insider, over one million minutes of video are shared per second and over 80% of content consumed on the Internet is video. Visual... Continue Reading

Date posted10/2/2019


Starry Connects Denver Housing Authority Residents with Affordable Internet
Starry Connects Denver Housing Authority Residents with Affordable Internet

Starry, Inc., a technology and internet service member of AAMD has entered into a partnership with the Denver Housing Authority (DHA). They now provide low-cost internet access for DHA’s affordable and public housing portfolio. More than 600 households at VIDA in West Denver and Connole... Continue Reading

Date posted10/1/2019