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There are few things as frustrating, filthy, and damaging as a clogged drain or toilet. Some systems seem to never have any problems, others seem...

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While you may still be recovering from the chaotic pace of Legislative Session, it is important to keep up to date on changes at the local level as...

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Springtime is a beautiful season that brings warmer weather, blooming flowers, and longer days. It is also a great time to perform certain...

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I have conducted a fair number of interviews in various legislative buildings in Olympia, but I have to say, I have never felt more relaxed and...

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The property management firm that I’ve been with since 2011 has always held a firm line in that, while technically licensed by the state to do...

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With the 2025 Legislative Session now over, it is time to give a full overview of the ups and downs of this year. Unfortunately, at the time of...

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In my previous article, The Elephant in the Room, I examined the stark reality of Washington State’s housing crisis—where federal and...

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DSCR LOANS 201
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A “conventional” DSCR lender will still provide disclosures (such as formal Loan Estimates and Closing Disclosures), and they will...

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With the addition of a new local law in summary for the City of Woodinville, we’ve added another City Law Summary article to the Support...

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APPLICATION CRITERIA GUIDELINES REVISION EFFECTIVE 4/1/2025: Language on how to use credit history reflecting recommendations from an April 2024...

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As peak leasing season quickly approaches, it’s time for housing providers to ensure their properties are in top shape to attract and retain...

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RHAWA has presented the beloved annual Spring Workshop and Tradeshow for many years, and for just as many of those years, we’ve heard...

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