Court Strikes Down Eviction Ban U.S. District Court Judge Dabney L. Friedrich of the District of Columbia struck down a nationwide eviction moratorium Wednesday, calling it unlawful. Friedrich’s ruling applies nationwide. The eviction ban was put in place last year by the Trump administration using public health powers granted to the Centers for Disease Control…
Read MoreState legislature passes new fair housing education requirements for real estate brokers On April 26, the Washington State Legislature passed SB 5378 which expands training requirements for fair housing clock hours for real estate brokers and managing brokers. The bill is on the Governor’s desk and his signature is expected. The law would take effect June 1,…
Read MoreNew Staff Join TPCAR Sean Martin Sean brings 16 years of experience in the housing industry, including having previously served as Government Affairs Director and Executive Director at the 5,000 member Rental Housing Association of Washington. In his time with RHAWA he oversaw radical transformation of membership benefits and association technology, as well as the…
Read MoreTacoma-Pierce County Association of REALTORS®, the voice of realtors for over 100 years, announced the recipients of the 2020 REALTOR® Awards. The REALTOR® awards recognize outstanding achievement and service by member REALTORs® and affiliates. Recognized for his exemplary service and contributions to the Association of REALTORS® during his career, James Fisher is no stranger to…
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