To help meet renters’ needs in the current multifamily housing climate, cities and states are starting to take a closer look at move-in affordability and, specifically, security deposit requirements. Continue Reading
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In many places across the state, rents are still below pre-pandemic levels, yet costs for housing providers have continued to rise. Those increased costs directly impact the cost of rent. Continue Reading
It has been an incredibly challenging last 18 months for all of us, both personally and professionally. Continue Reading
There comes a time for every apartment community when cabinets become a drag. Continue Reading
If you are a landlord, owner, or property manager in the Seattle area, you should know about upcoming utility price increases over the next few years. Continue Reading
Today’s generations are all about “self-care and socially share”, and communities of every size and description are capitalizing on that fact, especially involving fitness and wellness. Creating accessible fitness and wellness spaces that intrigue and inspire can return the investment up to 900%. Continue Reading
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Employers can continue to require employees wear a face covering, regardless of vaccination status. Continue Reading
Councilmember Kshama Sawant recently proposed an extended ban on evictions pegged to the school year. Continue Reading
Governor Inslee announced Washington will fully reopen by June 30, 2021, if not sooner when the state reaches a 70% vaccination threshold. Continue Reading
We found 91.5% of statewide apartment homes made a full or partial payment by March 31, 2021. Continue Reading
A week from Monday, April 5, the legislature must pass policy legislation, or it is considered dead for this legislative session. Continue Reading