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Author: jim@seattle-realestate.com

Oregon Bans Love Letters. Is Washington next?

The Oregon legislature has just passed a bill requiring listing agents to reject “Love Letters” from prospective buyers. The new law, which doesn’t go into effect until January 2022, prohibits “any communication other than customary documents from a homebuyer, including photographs.” Often these letters contain details that disclose personal details that include protected class information. …

Northgate Mall Massive Redevelopment Plans

The owners of Northgate Mall, Simon Property Group, have announced a massive redevelopment plan for the Northgate Mall. Simon is calling it a ‘complete re-imagining’ of Northgate Mall, even though Northgate is already getting a major overhaul with the addition of the Northgate Light Rail station due to open in 2021. The redevelopment will include …

Rising Tides Will Affect Seattle Too

Zillow has just put out a press release that estimates the location and number of homes that would be at risk of becoming underwater if sea levels continue to follow scientist’s projections by the year 2100. This is speculative, but worth considering if you own or plan on owning a waterfront property or property in …