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With the upcoming inauguration of both a new Trump Administration and a new Washington State Governor in (WHY IN) Bob Ferguson, the housing and...

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—— SPOKANE OverviewThe Spokane City Council has passed the rental registry ordinance (C36576). This ordinance introduces additional...

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According to a recent survey commissioned by Redfin Real Estate, the majority of U.S. residents are in favor of caps on rent increases. When...

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WHY COLLECT RENT PAYMENTS ONLINE? Collecting rent payments online offers a ton of benefits for both landlords and tenants. First off, it’s...

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RHAWA is more than just a place to get your leasing forms and occasionally take a Rental Housing Academy class, we create a community of...

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As a housing provider, you’re likely very good at managing plumbing leaks, kitchen fires, and other resident issues. You know how to...

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Our education and events teams are riding the high energy coming out of the wildly successful ENGAGE Conference hosted by RHAWA earlier this year,...

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A few years back I was called to repair a heating system. In order to get to the utility room, the homeowner took me down the basement stairs,...

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If you have listened to the RHAWA podcast Housing Matters in the past, you will of course recognize my most recent guest, 2nd Legislative District...

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Legislative Session begins on January 13, 2025 and your RHAWA Government Affairs team is ready to help you get involved. Your involvement in our...

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—— BELLINGHAM Bellingham City Council hosted a lengthy discussion in October where they weighed the impact of the limits on “junk...

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Affordable, subsidized housing in Seattle is in crisis. Several months ago, the City of Seattle announced $14 million in one-time funding intended...

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