Celebrating 15 Years of Success and Community: A Look Back and Exciting Future Ahead

Landlord / Tenant Phil Neale Landlord / Tenant Phil Neale

Structuring Rent-Back Agreements for Exemption from Washington State’s Residential Landlord-Tenant Act: How Not to Get Trapped

A well-drafted rent-back agreement should address the rights and responsibilities of both the seller and the buyer during the post-closing occupancy period.  This includes specifying any rent amounts, deposits, maintenance responsibilities, and potential liabilities.  By clearly outlining these terms, parties can avoid misunderstandings and potential disputes.

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WEBINAR RECAP: Navigating Changes in the Multifamily Investment Market

Here are some key takeaways on our recent webinar: Navigating Changes in the Multifamily Investment Market, with our speakers from Cushman & Wakefield, Christopher Moyer and Tim McKay.

- Changes in Interest Rates: Understanding how the rate shifts are impacting the market.

- Newstart and construction Data suggests supply in Seattle is not as high as other markets.

- There has been an increase in Creativity in the capital marketplace.

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WEBINAR: Navigating Changes in the Multifamily Investment Market

You are invited to our upcoming webinar, Navigating Changes in the Multifamily Investment Market on November 30, 03:00 PM PST.

Join our speakers, Imants Holmquist from Holmquist + Gardiner, Christopher Moyer and Tim McKay from Cushman & Wakefield, to explore the latest trends and strategies.

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Death Taxes on Your Life Insurance? It’s More Likely than You Think

For a variety of reasons, many people adamantly believe the following assertion is true: “life insurance is tax free.”  Despite being a common belief about taxes, it is simply not true. For the most part, when people talk about life insurance being tax free, they are referring to the death benefit of a life insurance policy which typically pays out only after the insured individual has passed away.  Which tax are they referring to?  Usually income taxes

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