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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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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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Washington is a beautiful state and there are lots of people moving here. That has heated up the rental housing market in the greater Seattle area...

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Cameron Cowan | Knowledge Steward Rental housing has a variety of pitfalls. One false move and a simple mistake could adversely affect your property...

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We launched our new podcast, Under One Roof in June and took the podcast to iTunes and Google play distribution in July. It is an exciting new...

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At its full council meeting on August 14, Seattle City Council voted unanimously to enact an ordinance which prevents Seattle landlords from using...

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Starting July 31, Seattle City Light began installing new, advanced meters with radio transmitters at properties in Seattle. Their wireless...

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