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Aug
8
Federal policy can have a large impact on state policy, and housing in Washington is affected by what happens in the other Washington. I sat down...
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Date posted
Aug
6
Tucked into the forested slopes of Squak Mountain, Wildwood Apartment Homes has quietly served as a cornerstone of Issaquah’s rental housing...
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Date posted
Aug
6
At RHAWA, we serve rental housing providers of all sizes and types, but the vast majority remain hands-on owner-operators. You know your...
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Date posted
Aug
4
So, I wrote an article last month about many of the local races to watch during this odd year election. These odd year elections don’t come...
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Date posted
Aug
1
By the time you read this, we will be closer to 2050 than we were to 2000 – yikes! Crossing the mid-way point of 2025, we’ve seen some...
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Date posted
Jul
27
City of Bellingham residential rental fee regulations go into effect on 8/1/2025. RHAWA forms have been revised for compliance.
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Date posted
Jul
25
Since going through the COVID-19 Pandemic, we’re all hyper-aware/sensitive about our health and the health of those near us, our family, and...
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Date posted
Jul
22
Mayor Ferrell is currently running for his third term in the top job for the city of Federal Way. Ferrell helped oversee the city’s change...
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Date posted
Jul
20
. In Washington’s 2025 legislative session, two bills ended up having a huge impact on housing, both residential rentals and...
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Date posted
Jul
18
RHAWA provides many different notice forms, each for different purposes, some with variations for many different local jurisdictions. Because of...
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Date posted
Jul
18
Beginning January 1, 2026, rental housing providers across Washington will be required to abide by a maximum rent increase percentage of 9.683%, as...
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Date posted
Jul
16
From 5/7/2025 through 12/31/2025, the rent increase cap is 10%. From 1/1/26 through 12/31/26, the rent increase cap is 9.683% It is a best...
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