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Housing MattersHousing Matters Episode 15: Congressman Adam SmithHousing Matters sits down with Washington State Congressman Adam Smith to discuss housing and defense items at the federal level, his thoughts on the detrimental impacts of rent control, AI regulations and some of their current uses for the military, and his divisive opponent for the upcoming November election. All that and more on the latest episode of Housing Matters.
NOTE: At the time of this recording the "Big Beautiful Bill" and the ban on algorithmic rent setting in Seattle had not passed. Both have now passed.
2025-07-1531 minHousing MattersHousing Matters Episode 14: Kristi Tripple with Rowley PropertiesOn this episode of Housing Matters, I spoke with Kristi Tripple the Vice President for Community Development for Rowley Properties. Rowley has been a staple of the Issaquah community for generations. In our conversation we discuss the changes in building timelines through the years, what are important considerations for building to encourage community gathering and development, and how the recent legislative session will affect the industry going forward.
2025-06-2833 minHousing MattersHousing Matters Episode 13: Representative April ConnorsHear from Representative April Connors as we discuss the path of the rent control bill as it moved through the House of Representatives, other concerning tax and housing bills working through the legislature this year, and a brief discussion on the state budget proposal. All that and more in the latest episode of Housing Matters from RHAWA.
2025-04-0832 minHousing MattersHousing Matters Episode 12: George Petrie Goodman Real EstateThe CEO of Goodman Real Estate, George Petrie, and I discuss how rental housing policy in Seattle has impacted their affordable housing building The Addison. Also tune in for the most recent developments out of Olympia during the 2025 Legislative Session.
2025-02-1322 minHousing MattersHousing Matters Episode 11: Legislative Preview with Rep. Andrew BarkisIt's that time. Legislative Session 2025 is only a week away and I had the opportunity to sit down with Representative Andrew Barkis to unpack the election results, discuss some goals of the House Transportation Committee, and most definitely RHAWA's Legislative Agenda. We discuss various pieces of legislation that RHA and Rep. Barkis have been working on together since the end of last session.
2025-01-0747 minHousing MattersHousing Matters Episode 10: George McCleary of McCleary Realty and DevelopmentIn the latest episode of Housing Matters I spoke with George McCleary. A property developer mostly centered in Portland Oregon. George became a social media sensation after making a satire video showing just how easy it can be to squat long term in a vacant rental unit. We discuss his video, but also housing development and rent control in Oregon as well as eviction backlogs and a variety of other topics.
2024-07-1730 minHousing MattersHousing Matters Episode 9: Morgan Shook with ECOnorthwestFor this episode of Housing Matters I talk with Morgan Shook a Partner and Senior Policy Advisor with ECOnorthwest. We talk about housing policy and the economic impact certain policies can have or have had in various regions around the country. We also speak about the pitfalls of rent control as policy, and perhaps some better ways to help tenants with affordability.
2024-06-0338 minHousing MattersHousing Matters Episode 8: State Representative Mari LeavittIn this week's episode of Housing Matters I had the privilege of a very engaging conversation with State Representative Mari Leavitt from the 28th District. We of course covered housing policy, but additionally we had a great discussion about veterans and military families in her district and the fentanyl crisis in every part of our state.
2024-05-0641 minHousing MattersHousing Matters Episode 7: Bellevue Councilmember Jared Nieuwenhuis and RHA Legislative Session in ReviewIn this weeks episode RHA sat down with Bellevue City Councilmember Jared Nieuwenhuis to speak about the future of housing in Bellevue and the councils vision for that development. Nieuwenhuis also speaks to the eviction backlog in King County. Stay tuned after the interview for RHA Legislative Session in Review.
2024-03-1321 minHousing MattersHousing Matters Episode 6: Senator Fortunato and RHA Week in ReviewI had a great conversation with Senator Fortunato about the happenings in the Senate Housing Committee, as well as his general thoughts on housing in Washington State. Also, RHA's Week in Review from Olympia as many members of the community showed up to testify on various bills.
2024-02-0422 minHousing MattersHousing Matters Episode 5: Interview with State Rep. Andrew Barkis and a ”Week 1 In Review” of Legislative SessionThis week's episode of Housing Matters is a Special Edition brought to you from Olympia. You will hear my great conversation with State Rep. Andrew Barkis about all thing's legislative session and housing. I also review week one in Olympia and the HUGE showing from RHA members and other organizations at two big rent control bill hearings. Look out for our short form "Week in Review" audio AND video from Olympia every week of session.
2024-01-1419 minHousing MattersHousing Matters Episode 4: Legislative Session Preview with RHAWA’s Lobbyist Chester BaldwinIn our latest episode I spoke with RHA's lobbyist in Olympia, Chester Baldwin. We discuss a variety of topics including what we can all expect on the rental housing front in this year's legislative session. We spoke about upcoming rent control bills, bills RHA will be drafting to help tenants and rental housing providers, as well as the six initiatives submitted by Let's Go Washington.
2024-01-061h 00Housing MattersHousing Matters Episode 3: Rental Housing Inventory and Eviction Safety with Cory BrewerIn this week's episode I talked with Cory Brewer of Windermere Property Management Lori Gill and Associates. We spoke about the short-term prediction and current state of the rental housing market as well as touching upon the current eviction timeline and safety issues involving evictions and other tenants' safety.
2023-12-1242 minHousing MattersHousing Matters Episode 2: King County Evictions StallingIn this week’s episode you will hear from Jason Roth (Van Guy) and Jaskaran Singh both local rental housing providers as well as Kaitlyn Jackson, a local landlord-tenant law attorney. All three speak about the current state of affairs when it comes to eviction cases in King County and how, what should be a simple eviction for non-payment of rent, is taking upwards of a year. We discuss how the King County Court system and the Housing Justice Project seem to be creating a complete log jam of eviction cases. Whether that is by design or accidental, you de...2023-11-1735 minHousing MattersHousing Matters: Episode 1-Tacoma Councilmember John HinesIn our very first episode I speak with John Hines, the Tacoma City Councilmember for District 1. We discuss his early life in Tacoma, his desire to enter politics and the big election item for Tacoma, ballot initiative Measure 1 up for the November 7th election.
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Open House with Team RebaEpisode #207 - Guest Kyle Woodring – Government & Public Affairs for Rental Housing Association of WashingtonGuest Kyle Woodring – Government & Public Affairs for Rental Housing Association of Washington (www.RHAWA.org) In this episode we start off with a discussion on what’s happening in the world of appraisals and issues coming up in the residential real estate sector. What happens when an appraisal comes in under the sale price, especially on a house in a bidding war, and how they’re rated by lenders. After, we spend the rest of the show talking with Kyle about where we are in the Eviction Moratorium process here in WA, a bit about SB5160 and other b...2021-03-2749 min
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