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Part V in our six-part series analyzing the state of rental housing in Maryland Continue Reading

Regulatory Mandates are Exacerbating Housing Challenges

Part IV of AOBA's six-part series examining the state of rental housing in Suburban Maryland. Continue Reading

Unpaid Rent and Lagging Courts Strain Rental Housing Communities

Part III of AOBA’s six-part series examining the state of rental housing in Suburban Maryland. Continue Reading

DC BEPS Explainer: What Is Site EUI Adjusted To Current Year?

Created in partnership with Building Innovation Hub Introduction With the evaluation year of the DC Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) cycle starting January 1, 2026, properties that are taking action to meet the BEPS need to understand the pathway metrics that DC’s Department... Continue Reading

Government Intervention has Increased Housing Costs for Renters

Part II of AOBA’s six-part series examining the state of rental housing in Suburban Maryland. Continue Reading

The Cost of Providing Rental Housing is Too Damn High

The first in a six-part series exploring the major issues affecting rental housing in Suburban Maryland. Continue Reading

DC Benchmarking Trends Part I: How Are Buildings Faring With Respect To BEPS?

Created in partnership with Building Innovation Hub Introduction The end of the DC Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) compliance cycle is less than two years away, ending on December 31, 2026, and building performance improvements need to be in place by the end of 2025 in order to... Continue Reading

DC Benchmarking Trends Part II: Meeting BEPS Thresholds Year-Over-Year

Created in partnership with Building Innovation Hub Where buildings stand with respect to the DC Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) is based on the energy data that buildings benchmark annually and report to the District Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE). With the start of the... Continue Reading

AOBA Educational Foundation Winds Down – Grants Remaining Funds to the National Association of Power

The Board of Directors of the AOBA Educational Foundation (AEF) granted close to $300,000 to the National Association of Power Engineers (NAPEEF) to build two learning labs before dissolving the AEF non-profit corporation. Seven years after its inception, the AEF Board of Directors authorized... Continue Reading

AOBA Celebrates 2024 Commercial Awards Winners; K.E.E.P., Engineer of the Year and TOBY

The Apartment and Office Building Association of Metropolitan Washington (AOBA) congratulates the distinguished winners of the 2024 Commercial Awards, including K.E.E.P. (Knowledge and Excellence in Emergency Preparedness), Engineer of the Year, and TOBY (The Outstanding Building of the Year). The... Continue Reading

Multifamily Investors Redline Montgomery County

Institutions are refraining from investing in new apartment projects in Montgomery County, hamstringing developers' ability to get projects funded. This suggests a dramatic slowdown in apartment construction is on the horizon. Continue Reading

The Dark Side of Good Cause Eviction Laws

What happens when a small subset of renters can disrupt their neighbors with impunity? Continue Reading

AOBA Fully Endorses the Bowser Administration’s RENTAL Act

WASHINGTON, DC | February 13, 2025 – The Apartment and Office Building Association of Metropolitan Washington (AOBA) strongly supports the introduction of the Resetting Expectations for Tenants and Landlords (RENTAL) Act. We commend Mayor Bowser for recognizing the need to address the... Continue Reading

BOMA Resource: Law Enforcement Guidance

With the immigration enforcement actions that have been underway in several major U.S. cities., BOMA has put together a policy brief that provides steps to prepare for law enforcement engagement. Click here to download the document. Continue Reading

NAA Resource Immigration Enforcement and Rental Housing

With the immigration enforcement actions that have been underway in several major U.S. cities., NAA has put together a new resource for housing providers. Please follow this link to view the article: https://naahq.org/member-resource-immigration-enforcement-and-rental-housing Continue Reading

Rent Control Becoming a Liability in Suburban Maryland

Investment in rental housing is cratering in Mongtomery and Prince George's counties in Maryland following the enactment of rent control. Virginia should take note and not make the same mistake. Continue Reading

A Different Approach to Addressing Housing Affordability is Required in Virginia

New data from the Supreme Court of Virginia tells a positive story about eviction rates in the Commonwealth, contradicting a popular narrative. Continue Reading

AOBA Announces Lisa Mallory as President and CEO

Washington, DC — The Apartment and Office Building Association of Metropolitan Washington is pleased to announce Dr. Lisa Mallory as its new President and CEO, effective February 10, 2025. Mallory will succeed Peggy Jeffers, who is retiring after 35 years of dedicated service leading the... Continue Reading

Rent Regulation's Consequences: What's at Stake?

The exhaustive set of studies on rent control show it seriously damages housing markets. Continue Reading

A Looming Crisis Part III: Potential Solutions

A list of potential solutions to address the rent delinquency crisis in DC. Continue Reading

A Looming Crisis Part II: Severe Rent Delinquency is a Ticking Time Bomb

The scope of the rent delinquency crisis is massive, exacerbated by extended court timelines for resolving landlord-tenant cases, and threatens the viability of rental housing in the District. Continue Reading

A Looming Crisis Part I: Operating Costs in Rental Housing are Skyrocketing

Looming Crisis is a three-part series analyzing the serious challenges facing multifamily housing in the District. Part 1 breaks down the primary operating costs incurred when managing rentla housing and how these costs are increasing rapidly. Continue Reading

AOBA Welcomes Chris Pendley as Director of Sustainability and Strategy

AOBA welcomes Chris Pendley as AOBA’s Director of Sustainability Policy and Strategy. Continue Reading

AOBA Announces Retirement of President/Chief Executive Officer

WASHINGTON, DC – The Apartment and Office Building Association of Metropolitan Washington, the leading membership organization representing commercial office building and multi-family residential real estate in the Washington, D.C. area, announced today that its long-serving President/CEO,... Continue Reading

Looming Crisis Threatens the Viability of Rental Housing Affordable to Lower-Income Residents

Today, AOBA announces the release of a report on the state of rental housing in the District entitled “A Looming Crisis: The Residual Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Rent-Controlled and Market Rate Affordable Rental Housing in the District of Columbia.” This report analyzes... Continue Reading

At Issue MD - New Housing Supply Fosters Affordability at All Income Levels

People generally understand the relationship between supply and price across the economy for a wide variety of goods and services. As the supply of a good increases, its price typically decreases, and vice versa. We have seen this effect firsthand in the Washington metropolitan region as it... Continue Reading

At Issue VA - New Housing Supply Fosters Affordability at All Income Levels

People generally understand the relationship between supply and price across the economy for a wide variety of goods and services. As the supply of a good increases, its price typically decreases, and vice versa. We have seen this effect firsthand in the Washington metropolitan region as it... Continue Reading

At Issue DC - New Housing Supply Fosters Affordability at All Income Levels

People generally understand the relationship between supply and price across the economy for a wide variety of goods and services. As the supply of a good increases, its price typically decreases, and vice versa. We have seen this effect firsthand in the Washington metropolitan region as it... Continue Reading

At Issue VA - Evictions are Bad for Business

Reporting by media outlets often frames the eviction process as a tool utilized by housing providers to increase profit margins. But the data show that this framing is factually incorrect. Evictions are expensive for housing providers to pursue and represent a sunk cost that cannot be recovered.... Continue Reading

At Issue MD - The Effect of Synthetic Fraud on Rental Housing

Fraud is a growing problem facing rental housing providers. The digital age has brought about new tools available to those who might take advantage to the detriment of other community members. For years, the industry has been dealing with online businesses offering fraudulent documentation of... Continue Reading

At Issue DC - The Effect of Synthetic Fraud on Rental Housing

Fraud is a growing problem facing rental housing providers. The digital age has brought about new tools available to those who might take advantage to the detriment of other community members. For years, the industry has been dealing with online businesses offering fraudulent documentation of... Continue Reading

At Issue VA - Now is the Time to Invest in Critically-Needed Affordable Housing

According to new Census data, nearly half of all renters in the Washington metropolitan area are now considered housing cost burdened. And despite a sharp drop-off in rent growth since the pandemic (November marked the fourth consecutive month of negative rent growth,) the region seems to be... Continue Reading

At Issue MD - Now is the Time to Invest in Critically-Needed Affordable Housing

According to new Census data, nearly half of all renters in the Washington metropolitan area are now considered housing cost burdened. And despite a sharp drop-off in rent growth since the pandemic (November marked the fourth consecutive month of negative rent growth,) the region seems to be... Continue Reading

At Issue DC - Now is the Time to Invest in Critically-Needed Affordable Housing

According to new Census data, nearly half of all renters in the Washington metropolitan area are now considered housing cost burdened. And despite a sharp drop-off in rent growth since the pandemic (November marked the fourth consecutive month of negative rent growth,) the region seems to be... Continue Reading

At Issue DC - Breaking Down One Dollar of Rent

With rent levels dominating so much of the political discussion these days, there seems to be a prevailing misconception that housing providers are rolling in cash while residents struggle in our current inflationary economy. Contrary to this sentiment, the rental housing industry, which is... Continue Reading

At Issue MD - Breaking Down One Dollar of Rent

With rent levels dominating so much of the political discussion these days, there seems to be a prevailing misconception that housing providers are rolling in cash while residents struggle in our current inflationary economy. Contrary to this sentiment, the rental housing industry, which is... Continue Reading

At Issue VA - Breaking Down One Dollar of Rent

With rent levels dominating so much of the political discussion these days, there seems to be a prevailing misconception that housing providers are rolling in cash while residents struggle in our current inflationary economy. Contrary to this sentiment, the rental housing industry, which is... Continue Reading

At Issue DC - The Housing Supply/Demand Imbalance is About to Get Much Worse

The Washington metropolitan region’s housing supply deficiency is well-documented. According to the National Apartment Association (NAA) and the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC), we need to build 7,000 apartments per year just to keep pace with demand and not fall further behind... Continue Reading

At Issue VA - The Housing Supply/Demand Imbalance is About to Get Much Worse

The Washington metropolitan region’s housing supply deficiency is well-documented. According to the National Apartment Association (NAA) and the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC), we need to build 7,000 apartments per year just to keep pace with demand and not fall further behind... Continue Reading

At Issue MD - The Housing Supply/Demand Imbalance is About to Get Much Worse

The Washington metropolitan region’s housing supply deficiency is well-documented. According to the National Apartment Association (NAA) and the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC), we need to build 7,000 apartments per year just to keep pace with demand and not fall further behind... Continue Reading

At Issue MD - Housing Costs Continue Grow Far Beyond the Rate of Inflation

The Washington metropolitan region is fully embroiled in a crisis of affordability, driven by a stark imbalance between our existing housing supply and that needed to accommodate current and future projected demand. Compounding this dilemma further are the skyrocketing costs of providing rental... Continue Reading

At Issue DC - Housing Costs Continue Grow Far Beyond the Rate of Inflation

The Washington metropolitan region is fully embroiled in a crisis of affordability, driven by a stark imbalance between our existing housing supply and that needed to accommodate current and future projected demand. Compounding this dilemma further are the skyrocketing costs of providing rental... Continue Reading

At Issue VA - Housing Costs Continue Grow Far Beyond the Rate of Inflation

The Washington metropolitan region is fully embroiled in a crisis of affordability, driven by a stark imbalance between our existing housing supply and that needed to accommodate current and future projected demand. Compounding this dilemma further are the skyrocketing costs of providing rental... Continue Reading

At Issue MD - Financing Troubles Spread to Multifamily Sector

The story of distress in the office sector has been well covered in recent months. The proliferation of remote and hybrid work has largely emptied downtowns, heavily reduced foot traffic to local businesses that once catered to downtown employees, and resulted in employers looking to downsize... Continue Reading

At Issue DC - Financing Troubles Spread to Multifamily Sector

The story of distress in the office sector has been well covered in recent months. The proliferation of remote and hybrid work has largely emptied downtowns, heavily reduced foot traffic to local businesses that once catered to downtown employees, and resulted in employers looking to downsize... Continue Reading

At Issue VA - Financing Troubles Spread to Multifamily Sector

The story of distress in the office sector has been well covered in recent months. The proliferation of remote and hybrid work has largely emptied downtowns, heavily reduced foot traffic to local businesses that once catered to downtown employees, and resulted in employers looking to downsize... Continue Reading

At Issue MD - Is the Commercial Office Sector the Next Big Economic Bubble?

Economic forecasts paint a rather bleak picture for the future of the commercial office market; a concern that local and national media has begun to spotlight. The cascading impacts for our region and our nation over the next three to four years could be extremely significant. The COVID-19... Continue Reading

At Issue DC - Is the Commercial Office Sector the Next Big Economic Bubble?

Is the Commercial Office Sector the Next Big Economic Bubble? Economic forecasts paint a rather bleak picture for the future of the commercial office market; a concern that local and national media has begun to spotlight. The cascading impacts for our region and our nation over the next three to... Continue Reading

At Issue VA - Is the Commercial Office Sector the Next Big Economic Bubble?

Is the Commercial Office Sector the Next Big Economic Bubble? Economic forecasts paint a rather bleak picture for the future of the commercial office market; a concern that local and national media has begun to spotlight. The cascading impacts for our region and our nation over the next three to... Continue Reading

At Issue MD - The Inequities of Rent Control

The Inequities of Rent Control Proponents of rent control often make a racial equity and social justice argument for capping rent. The theory goes that rent caps prevent vulnerable populations from being displaced. Volumes of academic research exist evaluating these and other arguments in favor... Continue Reading

At Issue VA - The Inequities of Rent Control

The Inequities of Rent Control Proponents of rent control often make a racial equity and social justice argument for capping rent. The theory goes that rent caps prevent vulnerable populations from being displaced. Volumes of academic research exist evaluating these and other arguments in favor of... Continue Reading

At Issue DC - The Inequities of Rent Control

The Inequities of Rent Control Proponents of rent control often make a racial equity and social justice argument for capping rent. The theory goes that rent caps prevent vulnerable populations from being displaced. Volumes of academic research exist evaluating these and other arguments in favor... Continue Reading

At Issue MD - Rents Continue to Decline at Record Pace

Rents Continue to Decline at Record Pace Rents declined for a third straight month in November. This according to the Apartment List National Rent Report, which tracks rental price trends in major U.S. markets. November saw the national index fall by 1% - the largest single-month dip in the... Continue Reading

At Issue VA - Rents Continue to Decline at Record Pace

Rents Continue to Decline at Record Pace Rents declined for a third straight month in November. This according to the Apartment List National Rent Report, which tracks rental price trends in major U.S. markets. November saw the national index fall by 1% - the largest single-month dip in the... Continue Reading

At Issue MD - Evictions Are Bad for Business

Evictions Are Bad for Business Reporting by media outlets often frames the eviction process as a tool utilized by housing providers to increase profit margins. A cursory analysis proves that this framing is factually incorrect. Evictions are expensive for housing providers to pursue and... Continue Reading

At Issue D.C. - Commercial Tenants Reassessing Needs and Reducing Footprints

Commercial Tenants Reassessing Needs and Reducing Footprints The Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International released a new study last week shedding light on the future of the commercial office space market post-pandemic. Though the study provided reasons for optimism, it also... Continue Reading

At Issue VA - Commercial Tenants Reassessing Needs and Reducing Footprints

Commercial Tenants Reassessing Needs and Reducing The Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International released a new study last week shedding light on the future of the commercial office space market post-pandemic. Though the study provided reasons for optimism, it also highlighted... Continue Reading

At Issue MD - Commercial Tenants Reassessing Needs and Reducing Footprints

Commercial Tenants Reassessing Needs and Reducing Footprints The Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International released a new study last week shedding light on the future of the commercial office space market post-pandemic. Though the study provided reasons for optimism, it also... Continue Reading

At Issue D.C. - When will the District of Columbia Return to the Office?

When Will D.C. Return to the Office? In February, we called on industry professionals and available data to ask when will D.C. return to the office? As we look back six months later, we find office occupancy rates still well below pre-pandemic levels. Moreover, higher-than-average telework... Continue Reading

At Issue MD - When Will MD Return to the Office?

When Will Maryland Return to the office? In February, we called on industry professionals and available data to ask when will Maryland return to the office? As we look back six months later, we find office occupancy rates still well below pre-pandemic levels. Industry experts now face growing... Continue Reading

At Issue VA - When Will VA Return to the Office?

When Will Virginia Return to the Office? In February, we called on industry professionals and available data to ask when will Virginia return to the office? As we look back six months later, we find office occupancy rates still well below pre-pandemic levels. Industry experts now face growing... Continue Reading

At Issue MD - What's Driving Rent Increases?

What's Driving Rent Increases? Rising rents are grabbing headlines across the region and feeding concerns about affordability and stability in the housing market. Provided below is a peek behind the curtain of what’s really going on with rental housing and what’s driving rent... Continue Reading

At Issue D.C. - What's Driving Rent Increases?

What's Driving Rent Increases? Rising rents are grabbing headlines across the region and feeding concerns about affordability and stability in the housing market. Provided below is a peek behind the curtain of what’s really going on with rental housing and what’s driving rent... Continue Reading

At Issue VA - What's Driving Rent Increases?

What's Driving Rent Increases? Rising rents are grabbing headlines across the region and feeding concerns about affordability and stability in the housing market. Provided below is a peek behind the curtain of what’s really going on with rental housing and what’s driving rent... Continue Reading

At Issue MD - New Research Shows Regulations Account for 40.6% of Apartment Development Costs

Regulation imposed by all levels of government accounts for an average of 40.6% of multifamily development costs. This staggering figure comes from new research released last week by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC). In a... Continue Reading

At Issue D.C. - New Research Shows Regulations Account for 40.6% of Apartment Development Costs

New Research Shows Regulations Account for 40.6% of Apartment Development Costs Regulation imposed by all levels of government accounts for an average of 40.6% of multifamily development costs. This staggering figure comes from new research released last week by the National Association of Home... Continue Reading

At Issue VA - New Research Shows Regulations Account for 40.6% of Apartment Development Costs

New Research Shows Regulations Account for 40.6% of Apartment Development Costs Regulation imposed by all levels of government accounts for an average of 40.6% of multifamily development costs. This staggering figure comes from new research released last week by the National Association of Home... Continue Reading

At Issue MD - The Inherent Efficiency of Multifamily Housing

The Inherent Efficiency of Multifamily Housing The past few years in Maryland have seen the adoption of numerous state and local laws and regulations aimed at reducing our community’s carbon footprint and increasing energy efficiency. In pursuing cleaner, greener and more efficient use of... Continue Reading

At Issue D.C. - The Inherent Efficiency of Multifamily Housing

The Inherent Efficiency of Multifamily Housing The past few years in the District have seen the adoption of numerous laws and regulations aimed at reducing the city’s carbon footprint and increasing energy efficiency. In pursuing cleaner, greener and more efficient use of energy, many of... Continue Reading

At Issue VA - The Inherent Efficiency of Multifamily Housing

The Inherent Efficiency of Multifamily Housing The past few years in Virginia have seen the adoption of numerous state and local laws and regulations aimed at reducing the Commonwealth’s carbon footprint and increasing energy efficiency. In pursuing cleaner, greener and more efficient use... Continue Reading

At Issue MD - Evaluating the Effectiveness of Policy Approaches to Reducing Evictions & Homelessness

Evaluating the Effectiveness of Various Policy Approaches to Reducing Evictions and Homelessness New research out of Stanford University’s Department of Economics provides a very helpful examination of the effectiveness of different approaches to reducing evictions and homelessness. The... Continue Reading

At Issue D.C. - The Commercial Office Sector is a Significant Driver of Our Local Economy

The Commercial Office Sector is a Significant Driver of Our Local Economy The impact that the commercial office sector has on the District’s economy cannot be ignored. In addition to providing a productive work environment for tens of thousands of local businesses and workers, commercial... Continue Reading

At Issue VA - The Commercial Office Sector is a Significant Driver of Our Local Economy

The Commercial Office Sector is a Significant Driver of Our Local Economy The impact that the commercial office sector has on the Virginia economy cannot be ignored. In addition to providing a productive work environment for hundreds of thousands of local businesses and workers, commercial and... Continue Reading

At Issue MD - Situation Growing Dire for Maryland Housing Providers

Situation Growing Dire for Maryland Housing Providers The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a heavy toll on rental housing providers operating in Suburban Maryland. Many communities face enormous outstanding delinquencies that only continue to grow with each passing month. With a significant... Continue Reading

At Issue D.C. - Evaluating Effectiveness of Policy Approaches to Reducing Evictions & Homelessness

Evaluating the Effectiveness of Various Policy Approaches to Reducing Evictions and Homelessness New research out of Stanford University’s Department of Economics provides a very helpful examination of the effectiveness of different approaches to reducing evictions and homelessness. The... Continue Reading

At Issue VA - New Research Shows Rental Assistance Most Effective Means of Reducing Homelessness

New Research Shows Rental Assistance Most Effective Means of Reducing Homelessness, Avoiding Evictions New research out of Stanford University’s Department of Economics provides a very helpful examination of the effectiveness of different approaches to reducing evictions and homelessness.... Continue Reading

At Issue MD - When will Maryland return to the office?

When will Maryland return to the office? The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic have permeated every aspect of our lives. We have been forced to adapt and pivot on many levels, but nowhere has that experience been more dramatic than the workplace. From shutdowns to the designation of essential... Continue Reading

At Issue VA - When will Virginia return to the office?

When will Virginia return to the office? The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic have permeated every aspect of our lives. We have been forced to adapt and pivot on many levels, but nowhere has that experience been more dramatic than the workplace. From shutdowns to the designation of essential... Continue Reading

At Issue D.C. - When will D.C. return to the office?

When will D.C. return to the office? The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic have permeated every aspect of our lives. We have been forced to adapt and pivot on many levels, but nowhere has that experience been more dramatic than the workplace. From shutdowns to the designation of essential workers... Continue Reading

At Issue D.C. - The Costs of Providing Housing Are Going Up

JANUARY 2022 EDITION The Costs of Providing Housing Are Going Up A glance at the paper makes it clear, the costs of providing rental housing are skyrocketing across the country. The implications for the District – already starved for housing across the affordability spectrum – are... Continue Reading

At Issue MD - The Costs of Providing Housing Are Going Up

JANUARY 2022 EDITION The Costs of Providing Housing Are Going Up A glance at the paper makes it clear, the costs of providing rental housing are skyrocketing across the country. The implications for Suburban Maryland – already starved for housing across the affordability spectrum –... Continue Reading

At Issue VA - The Costs of Providing Housing Are Going Up

JANUARY 2022 EDITION The Costs of Providing Housing Are Going Up A glance at the paper makes it clear, the costs of providing rental housing are skyrocketing across the country. The implications for Virginia – already starved for housing across the affordability spectrum – are... Continue Reading

Complete Your 2021 Wage and Benefit Surveys

AOBA and PMA have joined forces again to produce the most definitive source of compensation and benefit data for the national capital area property management industry. The 2021 Commercial and Multifamily Residential surveys could not come at a more opportune time. The ability to attract and... Continue Reading

AOBA Office Closed for the Holidays

The AOBA Office will be closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, as well as New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. We wish you a Happy Holiday and Healthy New Year! Continue Reading

New BOMA Resource: Civil Unrest & the 2020 Election Season Guide

BOMA International has released a new preparedness guide, "Civil Unrest and the 2020 Election Season." Click here to download guide. Continue Reading

Coronavirus: Resources, Cancellations and Virtual Meetings

Coronavirus Small Business emergency Dear AOBA Members, We continue to post information regarding business operations in the era of COVID- 19, including links to our national affiliate organizations, BOMA International and the National Apartment Association. Scroll down this page to view all... Continue Reading

AOBA Welcomes New Board Members Kathryn Clement, Gigi Galbraith, and Alison Punsalan

NEWS RELEASE Contact: Brewster Thackeray Office: 202.296.3390 x 241 | Cell: 703.508.4418 BThackeray@AOBA-Metro.org Three Industry Leaders Join Board of Directors of the Apartment and Office Building Association of Metropolitan Washington (AOBA) Washington, DC,... Continue Reading

Photos from AOBA's 2020 Annual Meeting

Thank you to all who attended our memorable 2020 Annual Meeting at the Capital Hilton. AOBA saluted the volunteers and community leaders who make this Association shine. Please click here to see highlights of the event. Photograpy by Landis. Continue Reading

AOBA Launches David Hillman Maverick Award

This award highlights key characteristics of AOBA’s late member David Hillman, who was noted for his exceptional and innovative commitment to both his industry and community. The winner will be an AOBA member who humbly demonstrates unwavering enthusiasm in identifying, researching, and... Continue Reading

Sean Warfield Honored with Sidney Glassman Memorial Award

Sean Warfield of Tishman Speyer was presented with the Sidney Glassman Award, the highest honor bestowed by the Apartment and Office Building Association of Metropolitan Washington (AOBA), at AOBA’s Annual Meeting on January 16. The Sidney Glassman award was inaugurated in 1985 by the AOBA... Continue Reading

Elisabeth Kirk Named Outstanding Associate Member of 2019 at AOBA Annual Meeting

NEWS RELEASE Contact: Brewster Thackeray Office: 202.296.3390 x 241 | Cell: 703.508.4418 BThackeray@AOBA-Metro.org Elisabeth Kirk Named Associate of the Year at Apartment and Office Building Association of Metropolitan Washington (AOBA) Annual Meeting Elisabeth Kirk, Marketing... Continue Reading

Dec. 18 AOBA Member Rent Control Meeting

AOBA MEMBER RENT CONTROL MEETING December 18, 10:00 a.m. 1025 CONNECTICUT AVE, NW, SUITE 1005 RSVP: Please contact Randi Marshall at rmarshall@aoba-metro.org as soon as possible if you or a representative will attend the meeting. On Wednesday, Dec. 18 at 10:00 a.m., AOBA will host a briefing... Continue Reading

ULI Presents: What is PropTech? Dec. 9

ULI Washington Presents: Real Estate 101 What is "PropTech"? The newest buzzword in real estate Event Details Date: Monday, December 9, 2019Time: 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM Reception and Registration 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM Discussion and Q&A 7:30 PM – 8:15 PM Post... Continue Reading

AOBA Poll: DC & Montgomery County Residents Agree on Housing Affordability Issues, Needed Actions

Contact: Brewster Thackeray 202/296-3390 x 241; cell 703/508-4418 AOBA Poll: DC & Montgomery County Residents Agree on Housing Affordability Issues, Needed Actions The region’s housing affordability challenge has become a top-of-mind concern for District of Columbia and Montgomery... Continue Reading

Education offering Nov. 7-10: Design, Operation and Maintenance of Building Systems

The Design, Operation, and Maintenance of Building Systems, Part II (Required) Thursday, November 7- Sunday November 10, 20198am-2pm, Downtown DC location to be determined. AOBA Member: $1,100 Non-AOBA Member: $1,335 Please register by October 25, 2019 by downloading the flyer (Right hand... Continue Reading

Brandy Peak Joins AOBA as Director of Education, Programs, Meetings and Events

“I am delighted to announce that Brandy Peak, CAE, has joined the AOBA team as Director of Education, Programs, Meetings and Events,” said AOBA Executive Vice President Peggy Jeffers. “Brandy’s innovative leadership style and deep knowledge of association best practices... Continue Reading

AOBA Educational Foundation Interim Executive Director Marc Fisher Concludes His Term

InspiRE CEO Marc Fischer Completes Two Successful Years as Interim Executive Director of AOBA Educational Foundation As Interim Executive Director for the past two years, Marc Fischer, President|CEO of InspiRE, oversaw the AOBA Educational Foundation’s (AEF) administration,... Continue Reading

Good luck to everyone participating in AOBA's Golf Tournament today at Woodmont Country Club

AOBA's annual Golf Tournament is September 16. Golfers will enjoy a great day on the links as they connect with hundreds of friends, colleagues, and associates at the annual AOBA Golf Tournament. The Tournament, held at the historic Woodmont Country Club on Monday,September 16, is an established... Continue Reading

As we celebrate Labor Day, we appreciate the people who work in, and in support of, our industry.

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New DC Clean Energy Plan -- AOBA forum Sept. 25; AOBA members, register now

The Building Energy Performance Standards were established as part of the Clean Energy DC Omnibus Act of 2018, which became effective March 2019. Starting in 2021, owners of buildings over 50,000 square feet that are below a specific energy performance threshold will be required to improve their... Continue Reading

Did You Nominate A Commercial Engineer?

As most in the commercial property management industry will agree, engineers are critical to the successful operation of our buildings. Established in 2014, the Commercial Engineer of the Year Award program recognizes outstanding work by the key individuals behind our commercial office... Continue Reading

AOBA Honors Industry Leaders

AOBA Honors Distinguished Industry “Servant Leaders” AOBA held its 2019 Annual Meeting Luncheon at the Mayflower Hotel on January 17, 2019. The organization remains positioned to excel in an ever-challenging administrative and regulatory environment, but it renewed its focus on... Continue Reading

See You at the 2019 Annual Meeting

See You at the 2019 AOBA Annual Meeting luncheon. This important annual event will take place on Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019, 11:30 am to 1:30 pm at the Mayflower Hotel in downtown DC. Members will meet AOBA's leadership, learn about new programs, and hear about 2019 priorities from AOBA’s... Continue Reading

NEW Emerging Leaders Council Selected for 2019

AOBA is pleased to announce the launch of the Emerging Leaders Council (ELC) for property management professionals with three to 10 years of property management experience. We look forward to introducing this distinguished group of more than 30 volunteers at the 2019 Annual Meeting in January. ... Continue Reading

Montgomery County Leadership Update

The Montgomery County Council will be on recess until January 11. Learn more about the council membership by viewing councilmembers at a glance. New Council Committee Leadership/Membership includes: Planning, Housing, and Economic Development (PHED) Committee Hans Riemer (At Large), Chair,... Continue Reading

Prince George's County Leadership Update

Prince George's County Executive Angela D. Alsobrooks was sworn into office on Dec. 3 and announced priorities of schools, quality of life issues and economic development in her inaugural address. She promised enhanced code enforcement and ensuring that economic development doesn’t push... Continue Reading

Happy Holidays and Thanks for Supporting the 2018 Holiday Party !

Nearly 600 members enjoyed an elegant evening at AOBA's Holiday Party on December 6th at the new Intercontinental Hotel-The Wharf on the stunning Southwest Waterfront. (photo credit: Southwest BID). THANKS to all Holiday Party Sponsors and members who supported this special year-end event! We... Continue Reading

Members Raise $12,000+ for Covenant House's Homeless Youth Services

We did it! AOBA volunteers and generous members helped AOBA exceed our fundraising goal of $10,000 to support Covenant House's comprehensive services for homeless youth in our region. AOBA actually raised an impressive $12,700 for this important cause! For the first time, hardy volunteers... Continue Reading

See You at the Holiday Party! Registration is Now Closed

THE year-end event - AOBA’s Holiday Party - is coming up on on Thursday, December 6th, 6:00 to 9:00pm at our NEW venue – the Intercontinental Hotel - The Wharf on the newly renovated Southwest waterfront in DC. (Photo of The Wharf at night is courtesy of the Southwest BID.) We... Continue Reading

Maryland State Elections Bring Few Surprises

The Maryland General Election on Nov. 6 brought few surprises in statewide and General Assembly races. As expected, Governor Hogan won reelection handily, with a 300,000 vote margin over Democratic challenger Ben Jealous. Hogan’s accomplishment is even more impressive when viewed in... Continue Reading

Reminder! DC Water’s Approved 13% Increase Took Effect October 1

As a reminder, members will soon see the impact of DC Water’s Board of Directors approval of their multi-year water and sewer rate proposals for Fiscal Years 2019 and 2020, since the new rates and fees took effect on October 1. Member Action Requested: As AOBA continues to advocate... Continue Reading

Comprehensive Housing Strategy Report for Prince George's County Issued

The Prince George’s County Department of Housing and Community Development recently released a draft Comprehensive Housing Strategy, intended to guide the County’s housing policy for the next decade. The 189 page Draft Report is the result of work over the last 18 months that included... Continue Reading

AOBA Advocacy Team Grows: Welcome to Randi Marshall

The AOBA Board of Directors is pleased to announce the organization has expanded its advocacy presence in DC with an additional staff member joining the government affairs team. Aligned with a significant increase in membership over the past few years, AOBA’s expanded staff enhances the... Continue Reading

AOBA Participates in DC International Mission Focused on Economic Development, Sustainability

AOBA's Kirsten Williams joined DC business and government leaders last week for an international mission, organized by Mayor Bowser’s office, focused on economic development and sustainability issues. This photo was taken at Copenhagen firm that turns waste into energy. Continue Reading

AOBA Staff Member Selected as one of "Forty under 40" Emerging Leaders

Congratulations to Bismah Ahmed, AOBA’s Director of Government Affairs - Virginia, for being named as one of the "40 under 40" emerging leaders in the Washington, DC area by the Leadership Arlington’s Leadership Center for Excellence. Pictured with Bismah (2nd from left) below are... Continue Reading

October is Fire Prevention Month

A Focus on EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS: FIRES STILL TAKE LIVES AND DESTROY PROPERTY Article contributed by AOBA Emergency Preparedness Committee Member Michael Piantedosi, President, ULTRA Company The September 11, 2001 terrorist attack on our homeland changed the American way of life forever. We... Continue Reading

Golf Tournament: Great Rounds Despite the Weather

2018 Golf Tournament: Enjoyed by 260 Slightly Wet Golf Enthusiasts Although the golfers' green time was cut short due to the impending rain, the camaraderie among members continued as everyone enjoyed the awards presentation, delicious food, open bar and the fun Timmie... Continue Reading

Register for Fall RPA Courses today!

Don't miss these FALL RPA Courses. Gain from our expert instructors AND from networking with your AOBA colleagues! An employee with the RPA designation represents a professional with increased knowledge in the: operation of building systems, energy and environmental management, life-cycle... Continue Reading

Multifamily Members: Don't miss out on September discounts on online NALP, Maintenance Courses!

NAA is pleased to offer AOBA's multifamily members two promotions during the month of September: 35% off the NALP Online course and 35% off all maintenance courses. Don't miss out on this significant savings! 35% off NALP Online: The NALP credential allows you to demonstrate your ability to... Continue Reading

Emergency Preparedness Roundtable Offers Practical Tips to 60+ Members

Each year, AOBA's Emergency Preparedness Committee develops a fall educational program for members during Emergency Preparedness Month. Sincere thanks to our expert panelists and tabletop facilitators (pictured) and our engaged members for making the 2018 AOBA Emergency Preparedness Seminar,... Continue Reading

DC Council Hearing Addresses Evictions Changes, Permanent Solutions

On Sept. 24, Councilmember Anita Bonds, Chairperson of the Committee on Housing and Neighborhood Revitalization, held a public hearing on the "Eviction with Dignity Act of 2018." While you may wonder why the Council is focused on evictions again, note that the “Eviction Procedure Reform... Continue Reading

AOBA Golf Tournament is on Schedule Today

Please note that AOBA's Golf Tournament on Monday, Sept. 17th is ON as scheduled. We look forward to seeing members at this popular event, and thank our generous sponsors for making this event possible! Questions? Email Annabel Benz, abenz@aoba-metro.org Continue Reading

AOBA, Blake Real Estate Collect Goods for Covenant House

Over the summer months, Blake Real Estate worked with AOBA to collect food and clothing for use by Covenant House, our new community outreach partner. Tenants at 1025 Connecticut Avenue were very generous; 11 boxes were collected and delivered in early September! Continue Reading

Handy Resources on Preparing for Hurricanes and Flooding

For members seeking relevant resources for your tenants, here are a few handy links to FEMA documents: How to prepare for a hurricane How to prepare for a flood: Also see the homepage at www.naahq.org for specific resources for multifamily firms, and www.boma.org/ search for extensive... Continue Reading

Congrats to AOBA's 2018 Scholarship Recipients!

Each year since 1996, in conjunction with Prince George's County Community College, AOBA sponsors an annual Scholarship Program. Graduates of Prince George's County high schools may receive up to $6,000 in paid tuition to Prince George's Community College over a two-year period. CONGRATULATIONS... Continue Reading

Members Invited: Washington Gas Winter Preparedness Briefing on Sept. 24

AOBA will host representatives from Washington Gas at a member briefing on Monday, September 24, 2018 from 10:30 am - 11:30 am at AOBA’s office located at 1025 Connecticut Ave, NW, Suite 1005, Washington, DC to discuss winter preparedness for interruptible customers in advance of the... Continue Reading

Last Chance: Reserve Your Foursome for AOBA's Golf Tournament on Sept. 17

AOBA’s 2018 Golf Tournament – VERY FEW Spots Still Available As we swing through the remaining weeks of August, AOBA is looking ahead to Monday, September 17 for our tournament at Woodmont Country Club, Rockville, Maryland. There are just a few foursomes left and we expect... Continue Reading

Register ASAP: Limited Space Available for Sept. 13th Emergency Preparedness Roundtable!

September is National Preparedness Month AOBA Seminar Features Security Directors Panel on Lessons Learned “Private-sector preparedness is not a luxury; it is a cost of doing business in the post-9/11 world. It is ignored at a tremendous potential cost in lives, money and national... Continue Reading

DC’s New Paid Leave will be Effective July 1, 2019...Are You Ready?

On July 1, 2019, the District will begin the collection of taxes - 0.62 percent of wages - from employers for the implementation of the Paid Leave Act. As a reminder, to qualify for Paid Family Leave (PFL) benefits, an individual must be a part-time or full-time employee in the District,... Continue Reading

Property Management Wage & Benefit Survey Results Available

The 2017 Wage and Benefits Survey, which was completed by a strong representation of owner/manager firms in the region, was published in July of 2018. With 26 residential and 22 commercial participants in the survey, the results provide a statistically valid sampling. The fee for... Continue Reading

Make a Summertime Commitment to Dive into AOBA Programs

What do Utility Rates, Emergency Preparedness and Law & Risk Management have in common? They are all topics that AOBA is addressing over the coming months through member briefings, seminars and RPA courses. And that's just the beginning! Our DC, Maryland and Virginia advocacy team is... Continue Reading

Emergency Preparedness Perspective: Tips on Fire Alarms and Sprinkler Safety

Fire Alarm and Sprinkler System Operation, Inspection, Testing and Maintenance Note: Periodically, AOBA's Emergency Preparedness Committee members will submit articles/ tips for members. This article was contributed by David C. Taylor, FIRELINE CORPORATION As AOBA members know, having a properly... Continue Reading

Minimum Wage Rates Increase in Most Maryland Counties

The state minimum wage rate in Maryland increased to $10.10 per hour effective July 1. Although this is the final year of phased-in rate increases at the state level, there will be pressure to further increase the minimum wage rate at the 2019 General Assembly session. The minimum wage required... Continue Reading

DC Road Closures for Sports Capital Week: July 13-17

Get ready for Sports Capital Week -- July 13-17 in Washington, DC. Major events and closures will be occuring at the Convention Center, the Capital Riverfront, the SW Waterfront, the Navy Yard area, and other parts of the city. Click for a detailed list of events, impacts and transit options Continue Reading

Montgomery County:  Several AOBA MD State PAC Endorsed Candidates are Victorious

In the At Large race, AOBA MD State PAC-endorsed candidates, incumbent Hans Riemer and newcomer Gabe Albornoz, easily won on June 26. They will be joined on the Council by Will Jawando and Evan Glass. The PAC also endorsed Councilmembers Craig Rice (District 2) and Sidney Katz (District 3) both... Continue Reading

Favorable Results in Prince George’s Local Races

Primary elections in Prince George’s County held on June 26 produced winning candidates who, in most cases, should be good for AOBA members to work with for the next four years. In cases where AOBA’s PAC provided support, the candidates prevailed. The most important victory was the... Continue Reading

Welcome New Members!

Please join us in welcoming a diverse group of owner/manager members as well as associate members to the AOBA community! These member firms have joined since the publication of our printed Membership Directory, so please download the list and keep it handy for future reference! Continue Reading

Member Spotlight: Jim Kane, Realty Development, LLC

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT Jim Kane, Owner Realty Development, LLC. A long-time member who has been active in our Maryland advocacy efforts, Jim owns Realty Development Group. After attending college and law school, he began working with a large architect- engineering firm and continues to... Continue Reading

Congrats to our 2018 Commercial Awards Celebration Recipients!

AOBA congratulates the distinguished entrants and winners honored at its Commercial Awards Celebration and sincere thanks to all of our generous event sponsors! The winning management teams and individuals received awards at a June 14th industry dinner at the Fairmont Washington, DC.... Continue Reading

New Industry Study: U.S. Needs 4.6 Million New Apartments By 2030

A recent study commissioned by the National Apartment Association (NAA) and National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) reveals that in order to keep up with the growing demand, the United States needs to build 4.6 million new apartments by 2030 or it will face a major shortage. The study defines... Continue Reading

Alexandria, VA Primary Election is June 12; AOBA PAC Endorses Justin Wilson

AOBA's Virginia Metropolitan Political Action Committee, the political arm of the Apartment and Office Building Association (AOBA) of Metropolitan Washington, has endorsed Councilman Justin Wilson for Alexandria Mayor. Justin has served on the Alexandria City Council... Continue Reading

Montgomery County: Head to the Polls on June 26 for AOBA Maryland State PAC Endorsed Candidates

Get your vote on Maryland! Head to the polls for the June 26 primary! Polls are open 7:00am - 8:00pm. Montgomery County resident? The AOBA Maryland State PAC encourages you to vote and support the slate of candidates endorsed for the 2018 Montgomery County election. Each of the endorsed... Continue Reading

Local TOBY Award Winner Brings Home Regional Award

Congratulations to the oustanding team at JBG SMITH who proudly represented AOBA and the DC Region in the Mid Atlantic TOBY competition. The team took home two exciting wins, one of which took Overall Grand Regional! We look forward to saluting this winning team during our Commercial Awards... Continue Reading

Recognizing Excellence: See you at the Commercial Awards Celebration!

We look forward to seeing members as we applaud excellence in three areas of commercial management on Thursday, June 14, 6:30 to 9:30pm at the Fairmont Washington DC. This elegant evening begins with a networking cocktail reception with open bar and hors d’oeuvres, followed by dinner and... Continue Reading

Save the Dates for Upcoming Programs

Don't Miss these Signature Programs! Click on the links below or visit our Upcoming Events page. After Hours Reception – Thursday, May 10 5:00 to 7:00pm Tony and Joe’s at Washington Harbour in Georgetown Commercial Awards Celebration – Thursday, June 14 6:30 to 9:30pm... Continue Reading

Thanks to Members for Volunteering at the Duckworth School!

Thanks to all members who volunteered their time and hard work at Clean Up Day at the Duckworth School on April 13, and to members who lent their strong support to students participating in the Special Olympics Challenge Day on April 20. These annual volunteer programs are critical to this... Continue Reading

Register SOON for the BOMA or NAA Conference in June!

June is the Time to Travel to San Diego OR San Antonio! As you look toward summer travel plans, consider joining the multifamily industry’s largest gathering at the NAA Education Conference & Exposition, renamed Apartmentalize. This major program is set for June 13-16 in sunny San Diego,... Continue Reading

April is THE Month for Multifamily: FREE Fair Housing Seminar and More!

Please click on the links below and help us spread the news! APRIL is THE Month for Multifamily! NAA’s National Apartment Housing Month will be celebrated in April. Members are encouraged to plan celebrations at your properties – from a happy hour to a career fair to community... Continue Reading

Volunteers Needed at the Duckworth School in April

For more than 20 years, AOBA members have been generously supporting the James E. Duckworth School for children with disabilities in Prince George’s County. Our annual Clean Up Day at Duckworth is set for April 13. Also, the 2018 Special Olympics Challenge Day is April 20. Members are... Continue Reading

Thanks to Members who made 2018 NAA Maintenance Mania a Big Success!

At this year’s NAA Maintenance Mania on March14, over 100 local maintenance staff from 11 member firms competed in games that highlight multifamily maintenance professionals. In addition, approximately 125 “Spectators” provided enthusiastic support for their company teams. Each... Continue Reading

Two Local TOBY Award Winners Advance to Regional Level

Congratulations are in order! Two buildings in JBG SMITH's portfolio that won local TOBY awards in 2017 have been selected as regional TOBY award winners! The winners include 1101 17th Street in Northwest, and the US Department of Transportation Building in Southeast! Also, save the date for the... Continue Reading

Applications Due March 31st for Paid Summer Internships in Office Building Engineering

As many members know, a NEW non-profit organization, the AOBA Educational Foundation (AEF) was officially launched late last year, with an initial website live at www.aobafoundation.org The Foundation was established following outstanding work accomplished by the AOBA Engineering Talent Task... Continue Reading

NAA's New "Return on Energy" Award Submissions Due March 23

The National Apartment Association has created a new award program, the Return on Energy (R.O.E.) Awards, to recognize apartment communities in four separate award categories: Energy Retrofit- rewards smart, innovative solutions that successfully reduced energy in a quantifiable way by showing... Continue Reading

Don't Miss Spring Training! Register TODAY for NALP, RPA Courses

Commercial members: Sign up TODAY for two RPA courses in April/May. AOBA is offering: April 19-22: RPA/FMA (Accelated) "Design, Operation and Maintenance of Building Systems, Part II" (Required)This course, taught by Bill Clark, Vice President, Operations, Blake Real Estate, Inc., will be taught... Continue Reading

New Tax Law Prompts Washington Gas to Propose Reduced Distribution Rates

Washington Gas customers in DC, MD and VA will receive distribution rate reductions due to the enactment of the federal "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" which became effective Jan. 1, 2018. Washington Gas submitted Applications for revised distribution rates to the Public Service Commissions in the... Continue Reading

Look Ahead to 2018 NAA, BOMA Conventions

Convention Planning: Head West to San Antonio for NAA; San Diego for BOMA! The industry’s largest gathering of apartment housing professionals, the NAA Education Conference & Exposition, renamed Apartmentalize, is set for June 13-16 in sunny San Diego, CA. Also, Advocate,... Continue Reading

TOBY, Engineer, KEEP Award Nominations Due Soon!

It's time to place a spotlight on excellence in our commercial office building community! TOBY, Engineer and KEEP Award Nominations are due this month! Deadlines are Approaching! TOBY entries are due by Feb. 23. Questions? Visit the TOBY Awards page (About/ Awards) or contact Pam Oeler,... Continue Reading

2018 Legislative Sessions: AOBA Focuses on Maryland and Virginia General Assemblies

Maryland General Assembly Session: Key Proposals to Watch The Maryland General Assembly returned to Annapolis on January 10 to begin its 90 day session. With 2018 being an election year for state and county offices, more than 2,800 bills will be introduced and politics will be in high gear. A... Continue Reading

Order NAA's New Survey of Income & Expense; Participate in BOMA's W2 Challenge!

Order the 2017 NAA Survey of Income & Expenses This valuable budgeting tool is the most comprehensive look at apartment housing operations data. With detailed local market and national economic analysis in over 100 single markets, it gives apartment operators the financial tools they need... Continue Reading

New Year, New Leadership for Montgomery, Prince George’s Counties

AOBA looks forward to working with the new council leadership in both counties. Here are details: New Montgomery Council Leaders for 2018 Montgomery Councilmember Hans Riemer was sworn in recently as council president, succeeding Councilmember Roger Berliner. The Council also elected... Continue Reading

Happy New Year! Please Check Your Mail for Important AOBA Information

All AOBA "key contacts" should have received their 2018 AOBA Dues Invoice which was mailed along with a printed2017 Year in Review! If questions arise, please contact Jeanne Clarke at 202.296.3390, ext 761, or email jclarke@aoba-metro.org Happy New Year to you and yours, and thanks for your... Continue Reading

Thanks for Supporting AOBA's Holiday Party!

SEASONS GREETINGS! We hope our members enjoyed a wonderful evening at AOBA's Holiday Party on Dec. 7, 2017 at the Four Seasons Georgetown. A special THANK YOU to the following sponsors who made this festive, elegant evening possible. To view some photos from our 2017 Holiday Party, check out... Continue Reading

Member Spotlight: Kathryn Guy, JBG Smith

Kathy Guy, Vice President of Management Services, JBG Smith, is responsible for the overall operation of approximately three million square feet of JBG Smith’s assets in DC. She joined the company in May 2007 and has over 25 years of experience in property management. Kathy manages to... Continue Reading

Happy Holidays! Please take time to Complete Your Online Member Profile

AOBA Members -- During this holiday season, please help us help you! AOBA needs your shipping address so you can receive our bi-monthly print newsletter, INSIDE. ALSO, you'll need to be registered on our site to purchase your seats for the Annual Meeting on Jan. 18th, and to have your... Continue Reading

Member Spotlight: Mike Aird, CSI International

AOBA is pleased to place a spotlight on Michael T. Aird, Regional Director of Accounts-Mid-Atlantic, CSI International, Inc., who served as project manager for the successful DIY Duckworth volunteer project! A Florida native who grew up as a Navy brat, Mike Aird has been with CSI International... Continue Reading

DIY Duckworth: AOBA Volunteers Make it Happen!

More than 70 members volunteered for a first-ever “DIY Duckworth,” a construction project on Oct. 19 -20 that followed discussions with leaders about the needs of the James E. Duckworth School for children with disabilities in Prince George’s County. Volunteers renovated the... Continue Reading

BOMA Webinar on Nov. 14: Learn about NEW Office Building Measurement Standards

BOMA International Webinar on NEW Office Measurement StandardsDate: Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017 Time: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern Location: Your desk—or anywhere with internet access; Register at www.boma.org For more than a century, BOMA has set the standard for measuring office buildings,... Continue Reading

Gain Visibility for Your Company at the AOBA Holiday Party!

The date is getting close... AOBA’s Holiday Party is coming up SOON on Thursday, December 7th at the beautiful Four Seasons Georgetown. This is one of AOBA’s most well-attended and enjoyable member events! Tickets are available for purchase today! Also, we are pleased to offer... Continue Reading

We Couldn't Do it Without You! Thanks to AOBA's Generous Sponsors

As we look ahead to Thanksgiving, AOBA would like to recognize our generous company sponsors who make AOBA’s events and programs possible. Their contributions are greatly appreciated throughout the year! And special thanks to all who provided strong support for a NEW community outreach... Continue Reading

Members Matter: Spotlight on Jim Fula, LSR/ Refinishing

An active member of AOBA for many years, Jim Fula contributes his landscaping talent and hard work to one of AOBA's major charities, the James E. Duckworth School for children with disabilities in Prince George's County. Each year, he has provided the school with a beautiful Fall floral... Continue Reading

A Great Day for Golf: 2017 Tournament was a Sold-out Success!

AOBA'S 2017 GOLF TOURNAMENT WAS A SOLD-OUT SUCCESS! Special thanks to all of our outstanding sponsors who made this day possible. Check out photos from this year's event! Photos courtesy Photography by Landis, LLC 2017 Golf Tournament was held on Monday, Sept. 11th from 9:00am to 6:00pm at... Continue Reading

Pepco MD - Case No. 9443 AOBA Direct Testimony

AOBA Direct Testimony of Bruce Oliver and Timothy Oliver, Pepco MD Case No. 9443, click here Continue Reading

DC Government Hosts Bird-friendly Buildings Workshop on Sept. 27

AOBA members in DC are cordially invited to a DOEE workshop at AIA, entitled, “Bird-Friendly Buildings in an Urban Setting” on September 27 at AIA-DC. The event starts at 6:00 pm. The hyperlink is https://birdfriendlybuildingsinanurban.splashthat.com Other partners include AIA-DC,... Continue Reading

2017 Golf Tournament is Completely Sold Out!

AOBA's 2017 Golf Tournament, scheduled on Monday, Sept. 11th at the Woodmont Country Club - on two courses - is completely sold out! We look forward to this event, and special thanks to all of our outstanding sponsors! Don't delay! To participate, contact Pam Oeler,... Continue Reading

Hurricane Relief Funds; National Preparedness Month

With the tremendous need to assist hard-hit colleagues in Texas and in Florida, AOBA encourages members to consider donating to the American Red Cross. Your gift to American Red Cross Disaster Relief enables the Red Cross to prepare for, respond to and help people recover from disasters including... Continue Reading

Members Bring Home Awards from NAA Education Conference

Major kudos are in order! At the annual NAA Conference held in June in Atlanta, Kettler Management and Bozzuto Management Company brought home “Excellence Awards” for buildings in the DC area. Kettler’s Solaire Bethesda received the “Best Community” award in the... Continue Reading

Register ASAP for Oct. 5th Emergency Preparedness Seminar, RPA Courses

Join AOBA Colleagues at these Fall 2017 Education Programs! Click here for Registration Details! Oct. 5 - 2017 Emergency Preparedness Seminar for Commercial Property Management and Security Professionals 8:30 to 11:00am, 1200 K Street, NW, hosted by Brookfield. AOBA’s Emergency... Continue Reading

Special Feature: Multifamily Industry Has Many Reasons to Lend a Helping Hand to the Homeless  

Special Feature: Multifamily Industry Has Many Reasons to Lend a Helping Hand to the Homeless Contributed by Andy Helmer, CEO, Shelters to Shutters – a charitable organization supported by AOBA There's no way around it: too many Americans are experiencing homelessness. According to the... Continue Reading

Members Matter: AOBA Member Spotlight on Bill Atkinson

AOBA is pleased to shine a spotlight on Bill Atkinson (at right above), Regional Engineer, Boston Properties. With 22 years of engineering operations and management experience, Bill Atkinson serves as the Regional Engineer at Boston Properties. His downtown DC porfolio includes 11 properties... Continue Reading

Congrats to all 2017 TOBY Awards Nominees and Winners!

Sincere congratulations to the distinguished winners and ALL nominees honored at the 33th Annual TOBY (The Outstanding Building of the Year) Awards Celebration on June 15th. Approximately 300 members attended the event, which featured Judy Tria, First Potomac Realty Trust, LP, and Todd Anderson,... Continue Reading

Come Visit Us at our New Office Address

Since the building that has served as AOBA headquarters for decades will be torn down at year’s end, AOBA has moved just around the corner. Our new office address is 1025 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 1005, Washington, DC 20036. Our phone and fax numbers remain the same. Please make a note... Continue Reading

Members Matter: Spotlight on Dani Bressler, Toepfer Construction

AOBA is pleased to place a spotlight on long-time member Dani Bressler, Director of Business Development for Toepfer Construction. She joined the company in January of 2006 and has served customers in the property management industry since 1995. Dani has built a successful career in the property... Continue Reading

WSSC Rate Study Suggests Cost Shifts

WSSC recently released a Cost of Service Study that evaluates the costs of serving different types of customers and the revenues paid by those customers. The report found that: Residential customers were significantly underpaying for water and sewer service; Multifamily residential customers... Continue Reading

See You at the TOBY Awards Celebration on Thursday Evening!

This week is an exciting one around AOBA. We are looking forward to seeing hundreds of members on Thursday evening at the Fairmont Washington, DC hotel for the 2017 TOBY Awards Celebration reception and dinner. The event begins at 6:30 with a reception. Registration is now closed. Dress for the... Continue Reading

Stay Cool at After Hours this Evening; Enhance Your Presentation Skills on June 8

To register, click on the event link: After Hours Reception - May 18th from 5:00 to 7:00pm at Tony and Joe's in Georgetown. Don't miss this chance to enjoy Potomac River views on a warm sunny evening with AOBA colleagues ! POWERFUL PRESENTATIONS: PERFECTING YOUR PUBLIC SPEAKING SKILLS (ALL... Continue Reading

Thanks for Supporting Challenge Day at Duckworth!

Sincere thanks to all member firms (listed below) who volunteered to help clean up the James E. Duckworth School on May 15th, and to cheer students and provide support on May 19th at the 2017 Special Olympics Challenge Day. We greatly appreciate your contribution of time, energy and financial... Continue Reading

Clean Up Day at Duckworth: Thanks for Your Hard Work!

Sincere thanks to all AOBA members who rolled up their sleeves and volunteered on May 15th at our 2017 Clean Up Day at the James E. Duckworth School for children with disabilities, located in Prince George's County, MD. Members tended gardens around the school, planted flowers and generall made... Continue Reading

Members Matter - AOBA Member Spotlight on Pam Anderson

AOBA is pleased to launch this new online “member spotlight.” These outstanding professionals contribute significantly to AOBA’s success. For our first online Spotlight, AOBA thanks Pam Anderson of Freddie Mac. For the past 17 years, Pam has served as the Facilities &... Continue Reading

NAA Maintenance Mania 2017 is Another Lively Success!

New Festivities Enliven Sixth Annual NAA Maintenance Mania At this year’s NAA Maintenance Mania competition hosted by AOBA on April 13, a NEW dance competition engaged the crowd, and a new tee shirt contest showed off company spirit and creativity! Established by NAA to honor maintenance... Continue Reading

Members to Celebrate Earth Day on April 22

Many AOBA members will celebrate Earth Day on April 22 with a variety of sustainability events. Worldwide, various events are held to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First celebrated in 1970, Earth Day events in more than 193 countries are now coordinated globally by the Earth... Continue Reading

Time to Register for NAA or BOMA Conference in June

Don't miss the opportunity to learn from the experts and network with hundreds of your peers from across the country. Register today for the annual NAA or BOMA Conference in June! 2017 NAA Education Conference and Expo - JUNE 21- 24 Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GANetwork with more... Continue Reading

Save the Date for the TOBY Awards Celebration!

Before you finalize your summer vacation, save the date to attend AOBA’s elegant awards dinner event, scheduled Thursday, June 15 from 6:30 to 9:30pm at the elegant Fairmont, Washington DC. Register anytime online! All nominees and winners for the TOBY Awards; the KEEP Awards (Knowledge... Continue Reading

Save the Date: Key AOBA Events for Your Calendar!

Major AOBA Events for Your Calendar More details by date at UPCOMING EVENTS NAA Maintenance Mania Thursday, April 13, Noon to 6:00pm at Martins Crosswinds in Greenbelt, MD See article on page # Clean Up Day at James E. Duckworth School Friday, May 12 (Rain Date: May 15) , Three Shifts: 6:00 to... Continue Reading

Verify Details for Membership Directory by Feb. 15

AOBA is moving into a new era! No more paper forms to complete/ review for the 2017-2018 AOBA Membership Directory. With our new website, you are in the driver’s seat, once you set up your individual member account! AOBA needs your company's Key Contact to review and update your... Continue Reading

2017 Leadership Recognized at Annual Meeting

AOBA Announces 2017 Leadership At its Annual Meeting on Jan. 24 at the Park Hyatt Washington, AOBA kicked off its 43rd year by installing the organization’s 2017 Board of Directors. These local real estate industry executives will guide the Association’s policies and programs for the... Continue Reading

DC Council Passes Expansive Family Leave Legislation

After a contentious debate, with both sides sparring over the best way to provide paid leave benefits to employees, the DC Council cast its final decision on the “Universal Paid Leave Act of 2015” in a nail-biting 9-4 vote in December, passing one of the most expansive paid family... Continue Reading

Tips and Details for 2017 Inaugural

Please see the official press release on the 2017 Inaugural activities, and for maps, see this link: https://www.secretservice.gov/events/2017-Inaug/ . Also a good resource is: http://www.inauguration.dc.gov Note: Plan for heavy traffic on THURSDAY evening as the events begin Thursday pm. See... Continue Reading

Maryland Members Contribute to our Community

Throughout the year, AOBA members contribute to a wide variety of community outreach progams. At year's end, Scott Management supports the Prince George's County Public Safety Christmas Basket Program. Pictured is Prince George’s County Police Chief Hank Stawinski presenting a... Continue Reading

Pepco DC Rate Increase Request: AOBA Direct Testimony, Formal Case No. 1139

The Direct Testimony of Bruce R. Oliver and Timothy Oliver on behalf of AOBA In the Matter of the Application of Potomac Electric Power Company for Authority to Increase Existing Retail Rates and Charges for Electric Distribution Service in the District of Columbia. Direct Testimony of Bruce R.... Continue Reading

Holiday Party is Festive Success

Thanks to the approximately 500 members who attended the 2016 Holiday Party and special thanks to our generous Holiday Party sponsors listed below! Also, many thanks to all who donated gift cards so generously for families of the James E. Duckworth School. Nearly $2500 in value was collected and... Continue Reading

Have You Created Your Member Account?

Please Take a Moment to Create Your Member Account To access the entire site and take advantage of all benefits, members will need their own password-protected user account. Note that our Advocacy section is restricted to members only, so please set up your account ASAP. We suggest that you... Continue Reading

Pepco MD Rate Increase Request: AOBA Direct Testimony, Case No. 9418

The Direct Testimony of Bruce R. Oliver and Timothy Oliver on behalf of AOBA In the Matter of the Application of Potomac Electric Power Company for Adjustments to Its Retail Rates for the Distribution of Electric Energy in Maryland.... Continue Reading

Washington Gas DC Rate Increase Request: AOBA Direct Testimony, Formal Case No. 1137

The Direct Testimony of Bruce R. Oliver and Timothy Oliver on behalf of AOBA In the Matter of the Application of Washington Gas Light Company for Authority to Increase Existing Rates and Charges for Gas Service in the District of Columbia. Part I: ... Continue Reading