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Seattle Finally Passes Drug Legislation

By jnaegeli / September 28, 2023 / Comments Off on Seattle Finally Passes Drug Legislation

Back to News Center Following a failed attempt in June to align the city with state law (recently passed with bipartisan support) prohibiting illegal drug possession and use in public and enabling the city attorney to prosecute violations as gross misdemeanors, the Seattle City Council has passed an ordinance by…

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“New Construction Pipeline” Will Add Housing in South County in 2024

By jnaegeli / September 28, 2023 / Comments Off on “New Construction Pipeline” Will Add Housing in South County in 2024

Back to News Center In South King County, a significant “pipeline” of new housing supply projects is coming to the market, and Seattle King County REALTORS® will continue to be very active in monitoring the progress, and working to ensure the supply reaches the market expeditiously: Covington Lakepointe MPD We…

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Kent Adopts Code Changes for ADUs

By jnaegeli / July 27, 2023 / Comments Off on Kent Adopts Code Changes for ADUs

Back to News Center Even though the City of Kent was one of the first jurisdictions in Washington state to allow Accessory Dwelling Units in 1995, during the last two decades fewer than 30 Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) were built in the City of Kent. An Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)…

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REALTOR® Wins on the Hill: Easing Restrictions on ADUs (HB 1337)

By jnaegeli / May 24, 2023 / Comments Off on REALTOR® Wins on the Hill: Easing Restrictions on ADUs (HB 1337)

Back to News Center This year, Washington REALTORS® prioritized legislation that would increase housing supply and address the growing affordability problems in our region. HB 1337 was championed by the REALTORS® and passed in the Washington Legislature in the 2023 session. This bill makes it easier to build ADUs (accessory…

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REALTOR® Wins on the Hill: The Covenant Homeowner Account (HB 1474)

By jnaegeli / May 16, 2023 / Comments Off on REALTOR® Wins on the Hill: The Covenant Homeowner Account (HB 1474)

Back to News Center This post is the second of a series of reports on the important legislative wins for REALTORS® from the 2023 Washington State congressional session. Washington REALTORS® scored a huge legislative win on May 8 when Governor Inslee signed HB 1474, a bill that establishes a Covenant…

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REALTOR® Wins on the Hill: Leaseback Clarification (SHB 1070)

By jnaegeli / May 15, 2023 / Comments Off on REALTOR® Wins on the Hill: Leaseback Clarification (SHB 1070)

Back to News Center This post is the first of a series of reports on the important legislative wins for REALTORS® from the 2023 Washington State congressional session. When a house is sold, sometimes the seller is not yet ready to move out, or the buyer is not able to…

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Missing Middle Housing Signed Into Law

By jnaegeli / April 14, 2023 / Comments Off on Missing Middle Housing Signed Into Law

Back to News Center One of the most talked about bills in Olympia this session, House Bill 1110, was signed into law on May 9, 2023. The law takes effect on July 23, 2023, and will expand the construction of Middle Housing-accessory dwelling units (ADUs), duplexes, triplexes, and more low-density, multi-family development-in…

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