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Driving Toward Vehicle Charging Capabilities for the Home

Will Springer Realtor

Additionally, the Washington Legislature budgeted $103M in public charging infrastructure in 2022 – all while the state passed a law last year that bans the sale of new gas-powered vehicles by 2030. All fuel-powered forms of transportation – yes, planes, trains and automobiles – contribute about 27% of the country’s greenhouse gas emissions.

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Appliances for FHA appraisals

Appraisal Today

An Inside Look at E&O By Peter Christensen Excerpts: There is no law requiring that real estate appraisers must have professional liability insurance – or E&O insurance as it is often called – except in one state. His law practice is dedicated to valuation issues. I gave up visiting him in the winter. Lee Miller.

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Why Buy Commercial Real Estate? Deep Dive Into 6 Sought-After Property Types!

The Robert Weiler Company

Planes, Trains, Automobiles, and More: Transportation links are essential for any industrial space or commercial properties for lease. Not only that, but you want those transit links to be modern, well funded, and in high use. That’s because it’s a design most adaptable to various uses and future expansion as business needs evolve.

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Millennials Expected To Maintain Real Estate Buying Intensity

Will Springer Realtor

They range from restrictive zoning (NIMBY) laws, the high cost of building in an urban area and a depleted labor force. The law (once signed by the governor) will lift limits on the number of unrelated people living in an ADU. These laws take effect in July. The Seattle Times also covered this topic recently.).

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A CALL FOR MORE ACCESSORY DWELLINGS AMID HOUSING CRUNCH

Will Springer Realtor

Most zoning laws grant units up to 1000 sq. Also known as a mother-in-law or cottage, the dwellings can offer viable housing to younger buyers seeking to save for their first home or enable seniors to age within a familiar neighborhood. Don’t get me started about Seattle’s design review exercise!) . Kirkland gets it too.

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PREDICTIONS, PARKING, POLLUTED PIPES

Will Springer Realtor

The seemingly mundane asphalt-covered piece of real estate silently champions the ebb and flow of modern living. Two recent laws in Washington reduce or eliminate the need for parking if the properties are in proximity to a transit hub. The 2021 infrastructure law provides $15B to replace lead pipes across the U.S.

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JUST IN TIME: THE 15-MINUTE COMMUNITY

Will Springer Realtor

In calling for rezoning laws to accommodate this concept, Gladney identified five keys that communities should keep in mind when designing their 15-minute neighborhood: Think in terms of mixed-use development, such as a blend of housing, commercial usage and small-scale manufacturing. Promote racial and income equity. We got that!

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