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Now is your chance to help drive the direction and future of RHAWA. If you're the person people come to when they have tough problems to solve, and...

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The COVID emergency resulted in some of the most damaging rental housing policy proposals in recent memory. At times it has seemed like the tsunami...

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RHAWA invites you to the 2022 Legal Forum on July 13 from 3 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. on ZOOM. Do you have questions or concerns regarding your rental unit?...

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Getting a good deal on heating and cooling equipment for your home is all about the timing. If it’s the middle of a heatwave or a freeze and...

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With the ever-increasing complexity of Seattle rental regulations, it’s best to check for the latest information before taking any routine...

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Our brokerage (Windermere Property Management / Lori Gill & Associates) has about 1,700 homes under management, primarily single-family houses,...

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There are many different reasons why an investment property owner may be considering a 1031 Exchange. As a 1031 Exchange consulting firm, we have...

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Foundation Group’s Seattle property management team offers our clients multi-faceted asset and property management services to help to...

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Combating new rental housing regulations in Washington has proven to be an uphill battle for housing providers in recent years. While there are...

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Dispute Resolution Centers (DRCs) across the state are tasked with handling mediation between housing providers and residents when issues with lease...

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Back in the good ol’ days, landlord-tenant laws were simple and rarely changed. Over the course of four full decades since Washington’s...

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Brett Frank-Looney comes from a rich history of housing providers in the Seattle area. Despite professionally entering the industry in 2018, Brett...

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