Posts by exec@thurstoncountyrealtors.org

September 2024 President’s Message Welcome to September my fellow TCRA members! I love the excitement that September brings each year. With it brings back-to-school, crisp cool fall mornings and green fall grass that we get to enjoy in our warm afternoons. Although the month tends to fly by as we head into the last quarter…

July 2024 Government Affairs Report City of Olympia City of Olympia This month was light with council meetings since we are in summer mode. Missing Middle—working on harmonizing code changes since there have been both city and state level changes since 7/19. Also a climate debrief—the goal is 0 emissions by 2040 and they are…

August 2024 President’s Message Dear TCRA Members, As I enter my 8th month as your president, I’m filled with gratitude for the continued support and enthusiasm from our incredible members. It’s been a productive and exciting journey so far. I’m eager to share some important updates and upcoming events with you. August 17th marks the…

Member Services Coordinator-Temporary Part time, up to 30 hours/week $19-$22/hr. Job Summary We are searching for a Member Services Coordinator to help us out through the busy fall/winter dues cycle. In this position, you will serve as a liaison between our members and the Association Executive. This means that you will process new membership applications,…

June 2024 Government Affairs Report City of Olympia City of Olympia This month was light with council meetings as the summer will likely be. Ordinance 7391 (rental housing code) was amended with technical corrections in particular to amend to a 7% rent increase in a 12 month period. There was a work session around the…

July 2024 President’s Message Dear Valued Members, As we step into July, I want to wish you a joyful and safe Independence Day! May your 4th of July be filled with celebrations, family gatherings, and memorable moments. Now that we are headed into the second half of 2024, it’s the perfect time to reflect on…

May 2024 Government Affairs Report City of Olympia City of Olympia-council meeting updates The theme this month in Olympia was around neighborhood centers.  There is discussion and analysis around the desire to have more of these commercial/residential clusters and how could that look and does policy need to change to support these. I continued to…

June 2024 President’s Message Valued TCRA Members, Welcome to June in Thurston County, the time that we hold out hope that we will actually have a summer worth celebrating and not the “Juneuary” that it seems to be shaping up to be. I am holding out hope for not only sunny weather, but also market…

April 2024 Government Affairs Report Thurston County Washington Realtors Spring Conference- 2024 Legislative Review HB 2160-Increasing Housing supply through Transit Oriented Development HB 2160 would have established an increased density allowance within certain distances of major transit stops. The bill would have allowed large upzones based on Floor Area Ratio in Rail, Bus Rapid Transit,…

May 2024 President’s Message Dear Valued Members, As we transition into May, a time for blooming flowers and warmer weather, I hope you had the opportunity during Fair Housing month in April to participate in activities that raised awareness of Fair Housing and took advantage of the educational sessions offered by TCRA and WA REALTORS®.…