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1031 Exchangers Can Help Their Kids Buy a House

March 21, 2022 | Comments Off on 1031 Exchangers Can Help Their Kids Buy a House

As house prices and mortgage rates rise, young couples struggle with down payments and loan qualifications. 1031 parents who have business or investment real estate can help them purchase a principal residence while still receiving all the advantages of being a real estate investor and completing a 1031 exchange. The investor-parents (the exchangers) can exchange…

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NAR Focuses on Fair Housing During Black History Month

February 9, 2022 | Comments Off on NAR Focuses on Fair Housing During Black History Month

As NAR recognizes Black History Month, we honor the legacy of great black leaders by carrying on their fight to eliminate housing discrimination, expand homeownership, and reduce wealth inequality. While the long-lasting impact of historical discrimination would make closing the homeownership gap in America challenging enough, fallout from the pandemic is likely to exacerbate that…

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Update on HB 1951

February 8, 2022 | Comments Off on Update on HB 1951

Thank you all for your response to the Washington REALTORS® Call to Action on HB 1951. Across the State, WR Members sent Legislators over 8,000 emails asking them to not pass HB 1951!  While the Consumer Protection and Business Committee made significant changes to the bill at the REALTORS ® request, including removal of the…

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2022 Hill Day Recap

January 31, 2022 | Comments Off on 2022 Hill Day Recap

On January 20, TPCAR joined with other local REALTORS® around the state for the Washington REALTORS® Hill Day. This year’s event was, again, held virtually and offered the opportunity to learn more from our keynote speaker, Lt. Gov. Denny Heck, about housing issues and other policies being considered by the legislature. In the time following…

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SafeShowings App Now Available

January 25, 2022 | Comments Off on SafeShowings App Now Available

Introducing SafeShowings! SafeShowings Keeps Real Estate Professionals Safe! The number of crimes and murders committed against real estate professionals continues to increase every year. This is why all real estate professionals must put their safety first! Watch the video below for information on how to use your NEWEST member benefit to deter criminal behavior against Real Estate…

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5 Tips to Kick Off 2022

January 11, 2022 | Comments Off on 5 Tips to Kick Off 2022

We are only 11 days into 2022, and between holidays, weather, and closures, it has been quite a year already! Aegis Land Group Title Company has compiled 5 Tips to Kick off 2022! Check them out to ensure a successful New Year!   Shift your attitude Attitude controls everything. Start your day deliberately with the…

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TPCAR Meeting with Rep. Kilmer Spotlights Homebuyer Issues

December 29, 2021 | Comments Off on TPCAR Meeting with Rep. Kilmer Spotlights Homebuyer Issues

TPCAR Meeting with Rep. Kilmer Spotlights Homebuyer Issues On Wednesday, December 22, US Rep. Derek Kilmer met with TPCAR members, led by incoming Government Affairs Chair and FPC to Rep. Kilmer, Elaine Hilton, to share more about his current projects in Congress, Federal legislation currently being worked on which could impact housing, and to hear…

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Home In Tacoma Passes, Ensuring More Affordable Housing

December 10, 2021 | Comments Off on Home In Tacoma Passes, Ensuring More Affordable Housing

On Tuesday evening, Tacoma City Council voted 7 – 2 in favor of Phase 1 of the City’s “Home in Tacoma” plan. Home In Tacoma aims to achieve a shared vision of all Tacomans having an opportunity for home ownership in a thriving, diverse, and growing city. Home in Tacoma creates a new vision for…

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Changes to Insurance Regulations May Delay Closings

November 4, 2021 | Comments Off on Changes to Insurance Regulations May Delay Closings

At Cross Insurance Agency we believe in “Insurance with no surprises.” With that in mind, we felt it was essential to reach out to our partners and friends in the Mortgage and Real Estate industry with an update on some recent changes in the insurance marketplace in Washington state that may impact you and your…

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10 Dos and Donts for New Homebuyers with Septic Systems

November 4, 2021 | Comments Off on 10 Dos and Donts for New Homebuyers with Septic Systems

Inspect your system annually. Routine maintenance allows you to catch issues before they become emergencies. Pump your tank every 3-5 years or as frequent as your service provider suggests, based on technology and system usage. Spread out your laundry loads over the course of the week. Excessive water discharge into the septic system is known…

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