Washington State Lieutenant Governor
Denny Heck
Underbuilt and Unaffordable, Washington's Housing Crisis
According to "Washington State's Housing Affordability Crisis" by the Office of Lieutenant Governor Denny Heck, Washington State underbuilt an astonishing 225,600
housing units between 2000-2015 - a number that is only getting worse. Approximately 80% of that shortage is concentrated in housing for families making less than 80% of the area median
income which is affecting available affordable housing. Providing an adequate supply of housing for everyone, but especially those in need, is not a quick fix. How will Washington State
correct course and address the housing deficit? Lieutenant Governor Denny Heck will join Denise Lones to talk about the movement that is beginning to take hold and what real estate
professionals can do to lend their voice to this very important cause.
According to "Washington State's Housing Affordability Crisis" by the Office of Lieutenant Governor Denny Heck, Washington State underbuilt an astonishing 225,600
housing units between 2000-2015 - a number that is only getting worse. Approximately 80% of that shortage is concentrated in housing for families making less than 80% of the area median
income which is affecting available affordable housing. Providing an adequate supply of housing for everyone, but especially those in need, is not a quick fix. How will Washington State
correct course and address the housing deficit? Lieutenant Governor Denny Heck will join Denise Lones to talk about the movement that is beginning to take hold and what real estate
professionals can do to lend their voice to this very important cause.
King County Assessor
John Wilson
Valuation Challenges in a Rapidly-Inclining Market - Where Do We Go From Here?
Nationwide inventory shortages are causing home prices to escalate, and even more so in the Puget Sound. Those high valuations are hitting homeowners in the
pocketbook when it comes to property assessments and property taxes. King County Property Assessor, John Wilson, joins us to discuss what can be done to help homeowners stay in their
homes - especially the most vulnerable populations as well as his initiatives for 2023 and beyond.
Nationwide inventory shortages are causing home prices to escalate, and even more so in the Puget Sound. Those high valuations are hitting homeowners in the
pocketbook when it comes to property assessments and property taxes. King County Property Assessor, John Wilson, joins us to discuss what can be done to help homeowners stay in their
homes - especially the most vulnerable populations as well as his initiatives for 2023 and beyond.
Building Industry Association of Washington Executive Vice President
Greg Lane
Breaking Through Barriers to the American Dream
Coming into the 2023 legislative session, state leaders from across the political spectrum are prioritizing the state's housing affordability crisis. At the
same time, many of them continue to build barriers preventing an ever-increasing number of families in Washington from enjoying the benefits of homeownership. Over the last 10 years, the
median home price in Washington has increased 127 percent. The state's Growth Management Act, lack of accountability in local permitting and prescriptive energy codes contribute to denying
lower- and middle-income families access to homeownership and the chance to build generational wealth. Greg Lane, Executive Vice President of the Building Industry Association of Washington,
will share how policymakers can help clear barriers to builders so more families can enjoy the American Dream of homeownership.
Coming into the 2023 legislative session, state leaders from across the political spectrum are prioritizing the state's housing affordability crisis. At the
same time, many of them continue to build barriers preventing an ever-increasing number of families in Washington from enjoying the benefits of homeownership. Over the last 10 years, the
median home price in Washington has increased 127 percent. The state's Growth Management Act, lack of accountability in local permitting and prescriptive energy codes contribute to denying
lower- and middle-income families access to homeownership and the chance to build generational wealth. Greg Lane, Executive Vice President of the Building Industry Association of Washington,
will share how policymakers can help clear barriers to builders so more families can enjoy the American Dream of homeownership.
Snohomish County Executive
Dave Somers
A Smart Approach to Growing Snohomish County
According to the Census Bureau, between 2010-2020, Snohomish County took in an average of 32 new people per day - 11.8% of the people moving to Washington State.
How is Snohomish County stepping up to meet the demands for housing, growth, and transportation? Dave Somers, Snohomish County Executive, will be engaged in an interview to discuss housing
affordability, the comprehensive plan, permitting, DADUs/ADUs, light rail/mass transit/BRT, climate change, planning, and other issues of interest to the real estate community.
According to the Census Bureau, between 2010-2020, Snohomish County took in an average of 32 new people per day - 11.8% of the people moving to Washington State.
How is Snohomish County stepping up to meet the demands for housing, growth, and transportation? Dave Somers, Snohomish County Executive, will be engaged in an interview to discuss housing
affordability, the comprehensive plan, permitting, DADUs/ADUs, light rail/mass transit/BRT, climate change, planning, and other issues of interest to the real estate community.