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Clark County’s 20-Year Plan Update, Part 3: Impact Fees, New Policies, and Next Steps
This is the third article in a three-part series on Clark County’s 2025 comprehensive plan update. Part 1 covers urban growth area expansions and agricultural land; Part 2 covers rezoning, overlays, and code changes; and Part 3 covers impact fees, ne...
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Clark County’s 20-Year Plan Update, Part 2: Rezoning, Overlays, and New Code Standards
This is the second article in a three-part series on Clark County’s 2025 comprehensive plan update. Part 1 covers urban growth area expansions and agricultural land; Part 2 covers rezoning, overlays, and code changes; and Part 3 covers impact fees, n...
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Washington EHB 2294 Prohibits New Grocery and Pharmacy Use Restrictions: What This Changes in Leasing, Acquisitions, Dispositions, and Financing
Washington has enacted Engrossed House Bill 2294 (“EHB 2294,” or the “Act”), which took effect on June 11, 2026, and adds a new chapter to Title 19 of the Revised Code of Washington.1
EHB 2294 voids most private agreements, including provisions in le...
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Real Estate Commission Structure Found to Violate Antitrust Law
On October 31, 2023, a federal jury handed down the verdict: the National Association of Realtors and several national brokerages (collectively, NAR) “conspired to require home sellers to pay the broker representing the buyer of their homes in violat...
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Washington Speculative Builders: Tax Traps for the Unwary
What’s in a name? For real estate developers operating in Washington State as a “speculative builder” rather than a “prime contractor,” naming matters. Speculative builders are not required to pay retailing business and occupation (B&O) tax or colle...
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“Home Sweet Home”: The Impact of Urban Growth on Real Estate Property Disclosures in Oregon
With its lush landscapes and relative affordability, Oregon is rapidly becoming a sought-after place to live. During the pandemic, densely populated and expensive cities like San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Seattle are seeing an exodus of residents a...
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