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Future Boundaries: Why Eastern Washington Isn’t as Limitless as It Looks

Jun 16, 2025
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At first glance, the Tri-Cities region looks wide open. We’re surrounded by rolling hills and big skies. The Columbia, Snake, and Yakima Rivers run right through our communities. From the outside, it feels like we have endless space to grow and all the water we could ever need. But that perception masks a more complicated…
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Fees, Fire Stations, and Future Costs: A Look at Impact Fees in the Tri-Cities

Jun 16, 2025
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Two Tri-Cities jurisdictions have made headlines this quarter with major moves on development impact fees: one decision finalized, the other still unfolding. In Kennewick, a fire impact fee was narrowly approved by the City Council on April 15 after a 5–2 vote on the ordinance and a tight 4–3 vote on the fee schedule. The…
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Well-Intentioned Quagmire, Confirmed

Jun 16, 2025
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Follow-Up to last quarter's article: “Rent Control – A Well-Intentioned Quagmire or a Trojan Horse?” Earlier this year, we raised concerns about the potential long-term impacts of rent control in Washington. At the time, it was just a proposal. Now, it’s law. With the passage of HB 1217, rent increases in Washington are now capped…
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Housing Advocacy Isn’t a Spectator Sport

Jun 16, 2025
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As July 4th nears, Americans pause to honor those who serve our country in uniform. But freedom takes many forms. And some of the fiercest defenders of local prosperity are quietly showing up in city council chambers, planning meetings, and policy interviews. They’re armed not with weapons, but with data, conviction, and a REALTOR® pin.…
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