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Investing in Leadership Today Strengthens Our Communities Tomorrow

A Message from IAA Board Chair, Sandy Carmin One of the things that has always made IAA special is our shared commitment to developing the people who make this industry so strong. Education and professional development have long been at the heart of that mission, and I wanted to take a moment to... Continue Reading

Understanding EPA/CFC Certification: What It Is — and What It Isn’t

Written by: Maddy Klinker, IAA Director of Education and Councils If your job brings you into contact with refrigerants, chances are you’ve heard of EPA Section 608 certification. It’s a federal requirement, and for many in apartment maintenance and operations, it’s essential.... Continue Reading

The Midwest Magnet: Why New Waves of Capital are Targeting Indiana Multifamily Markets

Blog Article Written by: Steve LaMotte, Jr.Managing Director | Investment Sales Walker & Dunlop Over the past several months, the landscape of multifamily investment in the United States has undergone a profound shift. While coastal metros and “smile markets” once dominated... Continue Reading

A Big Year Ahead: Your 2026 IAA Events & Education Preview

As we look ahead to 2026, I’m thrilled to share a lineup of events and educational opportunities designed to inform, inspire, and connect our multifamily community like never before. This year’s calendar is packed with signature experiences—from networking favorites to fresh... Continue Reading

IAA Announces New Leadership

Longtime president and CEO Lynne Petersen to retire, Brian Spaulding named successor INDIANAPOLIS – After 35 years of selfless service and unwavering commitment to the multifamily industry, Indiana Apartment Association (IAA) announces the retirement of its longtime president and CEO,... Continue Reading

Welcome to the New IAA Website

Welcome to our new website! We have a brand new look and updated technology in an effort to better serve all our members. We hope that you'll enjoy it as much as we do. In order to get the most out of your member experience, you will need to create a new login. Your previous username and password... Continue Reading

2022 PAC Golf Outing

Leaders in the multifamily industry gathered together for golf, networking, and fundraising in support of the Indiana Multifamily Housing Political Action Committee. A record number of players and sponsors participated in the outing. The weather was perfect as players made their way through the... Continue Reading

2022 Reverse Trade Show Presented by Feazel, Inc.

On May 24, more than 110 IAA vendors gathered for the opportunity to meet and have face-to-face conversations with owners and management executives representing over 104,700 units across the state of Indiana. The owners and management executives were seated at tables around the room, and each... Continue Reading

2022 Property Bus Tour

Two buses filled with IAA members drove around central Indiana touring six new and renovated properties on May 19. This event provided the perfect opportunity to view unique floor plans, discover recent industry trends and amenities, network with other multifamily professionals, and obtain great... Continue Reading

2022 Maintenance Mania

Maintenance professionals from across the state gathered in person once again for the 2022 Maintenance Mania competition. Maintenance Mania is an action-packed competition dedicated to the hardworking maintenance staff in the multifamily industry. This year’s competition had over 105... Continue Reading

2021 Midwest Multifamily Conference

On October 12th and 13th, members from all over the region gathered for the Midwest Multifamily Conference at the Indiana Convention Center to network, learn, and have fun. Over 1700 people attended the trade show, education sessions, and awards dinner, making this year’s event one of the... Continue Reading

Bowling for Rebuilding Lives

IAA is celebrating over 10 years of helping our communities through the Rebuilding Lives philanthropy. This year’s annual Bowling for Rebuilding Lives fundraiser collected more than $19,000 to support Hoosiers in need. Rebuilding Lives was founded in 2009, after a year of severe weather... Continue Reading