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After much consideration, and for the safety of our attendees and partners, TRENDS 2020 will be held as a virtual conference and trade show. We have...

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Carpet is one of those things that most people don't think of as recyclable. In a landfill, the carpet does not decompose. The resources and energy...

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In the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic, 2020 will be remembered as one of the most challenging, chaotic, and bizarre years in recent memory –...

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The good news is over $100 million in rental assistance is making its way to Washington counties as part of the CARES Act. The bad news is onerous...

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Governor Inslee announced on October 9, 2020 an extension of the eviction ban in place across the state through December 31, 2020. The previous...

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Why you should form an LLC to own and operate your rental property. Last month, I posted a poll on the RHAWA forum asking landlords how they own and...

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Washington has garnered a reputation as a leader in clean energy over the past decade, designing innovative programs for decentralized energy...

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COVID-19 and the economic fallout of shutdown orders, social distancing, and job losses have affected everyone. Rental housing providers have been...

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Our industry’s livelihood as rental owners, operators, and managers face an unprecedented challenge as the COVID crisis and our State’s...

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Rental assistance funds for residents and housing providers impacted by COVID-19 are being made available as part of local CARES Act relief funding....

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The Role of a 1031 Exchange Company 1031 Exchanges have become increasingly popular with property owners because they provide an opportunity to...

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I have to say that September is my favorite month here in Washington State. It’s the 2nd driest month, (which I appreciate more and more with...

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