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Join the Seattle City Council’s backyard cottage discussion

Seattle, WA - May 10, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- One year has passed since the City Council adopted legislation to allow backyard cottages in all single family zones. Join Councilmembers, architects, and backyard cottage owners as they discuss and review how many cottages have been built, what they look like, their scale, and where they're appearing.

Public input sought for update of homelessness plan

Vancouver, WA - January 10, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Washington Homelessness Housing and Assistance Act mandated in May 2005 the creation of 10-year homeless housing plans for each of the state’s counties. Clark County’s Homelessness Plan Task Force invites neighborhood leaders, elected officials, landlords, educators, low-income people and all other interested citizens to attend a planning session on Wednesday, January 12, 6-7:30 p.m. at the Center for Community Health, 1601 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Bldg. 17, Vancouver

2nd half 2010 property taxes due Nov. 1

October 19, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Doug Lasher, Clark County Treasurer, stated that second-half 2010 property taxes are due on Monday, November 1, because October 31 falls on a Sunday this year. “If you have not received your 2010 second-half tax statement or have lost it, you can visit our web site at www.clark.wa.gov/treasurer or call 397-2252 for a duplicate statement.”

Space available for Aging Readiness task force housing session

Vancouver, WA - September 8, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Reserved space is still available for Clark County’s Aging Readiness task force workshop next week, when the panel will seek public ideas and professional expertise about the community’s current situation and future needs regarding housing.

Commissioners to consider proposed development code changes

Vancouver, WA - July 20, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Proposed changes to the county’s Unified Development Code (Title 40) will be the focus of a public hearing before the Board of County Commissioners Tuesday, July 27 at 10 a.m. in the Public Service Center, Sixth-Floor Hearing Room, 1300 Franklin St.

Real Property Tax Foreclosure Auction – 2/5/2010

Vancouver, WA - January 26, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Doug Lasher, Clark County Treasurer, announced that a Property Tax Foreclosure Auction will be conducted on Friday, February 5, 2010, at 9 a.m. on the 6th Floor Hearing Room, Clark County Public Service Center Building, 1300 Franklin Street, Vancouver, Washington. Lasher stated, “As of January 25, there are 12 parcels subject for sale this year; however, this could change daily.”

Free mortgage help available at foreclosure prevention event

SEATTLE, WA - December 3, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Are you struggling to pay your mortgage because of a subprime loan, a job loss or a one-time financial crisis like an illness or divorce?

Clark County receives national recognition for homeless program success

Vancouver, WA - October 12, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Clark County's Homeless Engagement Collaboration (CHEC) project has been awarded the 2009 National Association for County Community and Economic Development (NACCED) Award of Excellence in the category of Homeless Coordination/Assistance.

Free workshop to help homeowners avoid foreclosure

SEATTLE, WA - July 21, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Mayor Greg Nickels invites homeowners who may be having trouble paying their mortgages to attend a free workshop where they can get assistance from lenders and counselors to help avoid foreclosure.

Grand opening of Green & Affordable Homes named in honor of former chair Bart...

Seattle, WA - June 30, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) - The Grand Opening celebration for The Bart Harvey, in Seattle’s South Lake Union neighborhood, is scheduled for Wednesday July 8. The event will take place at the Bart Harvey Housing site, located at 430 Minor Ave. N. in Seattle, with a brief program from 3:30 PM until 5:00 PM.

Solar panel dedication Apr. 18 at Farmers Market

Bellingham, WA - April 17, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — A new demonstration solar power installation is shining a light on the City of Bellingham’s commitment to clean, renewable energy. Saturday April 18 at 11:00 a.m., the public is invited to a ceremony at Depot Market Square to dedicate a 2.4 kilowatt solar electric power system recently installed on the roof of one of the parking sheds. The new system was awarded to the people of Bellingham by Puget Sound Energy.

Assessor schedules March 11 meeting on property tax statements

Vancouver, WA - February 27, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Clark County Assessor Linda Franklin has scheduled a public meeting for property owners to learn more about their 2009 property tax statements.

Vancouver, Clark County team up to clear the way for sustainable, affordable housing

Vancouver, WA - February 24, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Vancouver and Clark County invite the public to learn about their joint study of code and regulatory barriers to developing affordable housing designed to minimize its long-term impact on the environmen

Property tax foreclosure sale – February 6

January 23, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) – Doug Lasher, Clark County Treasurer, announced that a Property Tax Foreclosure Auction will be conducted on Friday, February 6, 2009, at 9 a.m. in the 6th Floor Hearing Room, Clark County Public Service Center Building, 1300 Franklin Street, Vancouver, Washington. Lasher stated, “It is anticipated that there will be six parcels subject to sale this year.”

Attorney General McKenna to kick off mortgage intervention workshop in SeaTac

 Loan servicers and housing counselors offer help for borrowers SEATAC, WA  - October 09, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna will join...

MAJOR COUNTRYWIDE MORTGAGE ANNOUNCEMENT FROM AG MCKENNA MONDAY

 Seattle, WA - October 06, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — On Monday Attorney General Rob McKenna will announce Washington’s share of a multi-state, multi-billion dollar...

Gov. Gregoire praises efforts to increase affordable housing

TACOMA, WA - September 15, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Gov. Chris Gregoire today applauded community organizations that provide families an affordable home. The governor spoke...

Notices of residential property values mailed

Vancouver, WA – The Clark County Department of Assessment and GIS will mail notices of new property values to about 114,000 residential, multi-family and...

Free forums offer help for manufactured home owners and landlords

SPOKANE – A new state government program is helping resolve disputes between manufactured home owners and their landlords. A statewide tour titled “Don’t Move...

Northgate Buildings Win the Gold

SEATTLE, 06 May 2008 - Mayor Nickels announced today that two city facilities in Northgate won environmental awards from the U.S. Green Building Council....

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KCHA spearheads successful effort to preserve nine subdized apartment complexes in...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - December 3, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- When a portfolio of nine privately owned Section 8-assisted housing complexes located in five counties scattered across Washington state was offered for sale last spring, the King County Housing Authority spearheaded a collaborative effort to purchase it. The housing authorities of Bremerton, Grays Harbor County, Yakima, and Chelan County and the City of Wenatchee participated in assuring the preservation of a total of 337 homes within the various communities.

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Calmwater Capital Originates $7.6 Million Loan for WSU Student Housing

Calmwater Capital, a leading national direct real estate lender, has provided $7.6 million in senior debt to Nelson Brothers Professional Real Estate, LLC to acquire and upgrade a student housing complex near Washington State University. The 184-bed property, known as College Crest Apartments, is located at 1555 NE Merman Drive in Pullman, Washington.