Design Government Modernization New Listings 
Will Springer Realtor
OCTOBER 11, 2023
For the most part, we can celebrate the standards established by state and local governments as they evolve into the second century. The first successful zoning laws were established in 1916 to determine building heights in New York City, soon followed by the zoning of residential and business districts.
Will Springer Realtor
APRIL 8, 2021
If enacted, city and county governments could still maintain owner-occupancy requirements on lots containing an ADU but also provide for exemptions, such as age, illness, financial hardship or disability. Local governments would have two years to adopt a system for reviewing hardship cases or lose the right to require owner-occupancy status.
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Will Springer Realtor
MAY 9, 2022
Let’s just hope government leaders and other influencers remember to bring everyone along for the ride. >> Insights from 12,000 consumers and over 300 architectural designers show that 51% of residents will work from home in 2022, up from 33% before the pandemic. DID SOMEBODY SAY, ‘HOUSING BUBBLE?’. Are we in a housing bubble?
Will Springer Realtor
AUGUST 9, 2022
Many local governments permit at least one dwelling unit with the main residence and some locales accept an attached and detached unit on the same property. The cities of Seattle and Renton offer pre-approved ADU designs to help streamline the government-approval process which can often be onerous. Kirkland gets it too.
Will Springer Realtor
JULY 13, 2023
We’ll have new incentives, and quite frankly, this will inform our budget,” he said. We are charting new territory and success will be measured by creativity and collaboration. Local government, developers, architects and others will need to step up and take responsibility for the sake of our city. List: $6.895M ($1556/sq.
Will Springer Realtor
DECEMBER 12, 2023
The seemingly mundane asphalt-covered piece of real estate silently champions the ebb and flow of modern living. Yet, many new home projects across King County (and, honestly, in most urban areas) are brushing aside parking as an extravagance and a burden to include in residential planning. List price: $8.98M ($1273/sq.
Will Springer Realtor
MAY 12, 2021
For example, House lawmakers added a provision late in the drafting process that allows local governments to indefinitely retain owner-occupancy requirements on properties with an ADU if the municipalities hold two public meetings and demonstrate a need. Listed at $1,995,000 ($725/sq. Sellers typically ask for back-up buyers.
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