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3 Insights for Apartment Owners Facing a Changing Market

Posted In: Investing, Market News,

Apr 2

Believe it or not, this isn’t a pitch to convince you to sell your apartment building. Yes, we’re apartment brokers, and at the end...

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How to Minimize the Risk of Pet Damage

Posted In: Management,

Mar 25

Sponsored blog content provided by Rentometer Tenants consider their cat or dog a furry family member, and most of them will pass on a property...

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Differences Between Investing in Larger Cities and Small Towns

Posted In: Buying Property, Investing, Portfolio Growth,

Mar 12

Investing in the real estate industry is probably the best way to make the most of your money and get back much more than you’ve invested....

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RHAWA Launches RMAP, a Free Member Benefit Promising Faster Lease Signing + Online Rent Pay

Posted In: Business, Leasing, Membership, Tenant Screening,

Feb 27

RHAWA is spreading the love with members today by offering our newest benefit to members – our Rental Management Access Portal (RMAP)! RMAP...

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New! The Rentometer Property Report

Feb 19

Sponsored blog content provided by Rentometer We’ve added a significant expansion to our standard rent report. PRO users can now access...

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Advocate for Your Interests as a Landlord

Posted In: Advocacy, Membership,

Feb 14

We are smack in the middle of the most contentious legislative session for landlords that the state has seen in nearly 40 years. Dozens of...

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How to Handle the Snow at Your Rental Units

Posted In: Maintenance, Management,

Feb 11

Not sure if you've seen or heard by now, but it's been snowing - A LOT - in Western Washington the past few days! RHAWA has put together a quick...

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RHAWA Call to Action: SB5600 Intends to Increase Pay or Vacate Notice to 14 days!

Posted In: Advocacy, Law, Management, Membership,

Jan 24

Heather Pierce | Deputy Director of Government Affairs Washington State legislators are already hearing bills that would drastically alter the RLTA...

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Mary's Place Holly Jolly Party - Volunteer Opportunities!

Posted In: Events,

Dec 10

Our community has donated wonderful gifts for our families through the Mary’s Place Holiday Giving Tagsprogram this season, and now it’s...

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Renton Residential Rental Registration and Inspection Ordinance

Posted In: Advocacy, Law, Membership,

Dec 6

On December 3, 2018 the Renton City Council held a first reading of Ordinance 5913 or RMC 4.5.125, the Residential Rental Registration and...

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Tacoma Passes Rental Housing Regulations