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​Like anything else, tenancies do come to an end. People move on for a variety of reasons but any tenancy that starts will also, at some point,...

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One of the best ways to learn how to do anything is to learn from the mistakes of others, and to take advice from seasoned veterans to heart....

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October 20, 2017 Councilmember Mike O’BrienPO Box 34025Seattle, WA 98124-4025 Re: ADU/DADU legislation Dear Councilmember O’Brien, The...

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​This past July, the three major credit reporting bureaus quietly changed their formula for how credit scores are calculated. Certain things from...

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Sean Martin | External Affairs Director This year’s elections offers huge opportunities for the rental housing industry and our advocacy...

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If you’re looking at growing your real estate portfolio for retirement or cash flow goals you have to think about how best to grow your...

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In rental housing, landlords often deal with sensitive information. Keeping that information secure is important because identity theft is so...

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​​It can be a bit moist here in the Pacific Northwest. Seattle gets an average of 39 inches of rain per year and stays fairly humid throughout the...

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The Annual Business Meeting is our signature fall event. There is important association business to conduct and it's a great time to meet other...

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Unless you own the Taj Mahal or another very expensive property, someone will eventually approach you using a housing voucher from one of several...

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Sean Martin | External Affairs Director Believe it or not, turning a unit smoothly actually begins when you sign your lease with your new renter....

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Rental Housing Association of Washington partners with National Purchasing Partners (NPP) to bring members exclusive discounts from brands like...

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