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Housing Matters
by RHAWA
RHAWA’s Housing Matters Podcast brings you interviews with a multitude of housing industry professionals as well as legislators on the front lines all over the state.We will take deep dives into rental and housing industry news statewide, pending legislation, history, and many other topics.Stay informed and entertained – Housing Matters, where your voice matters, too!
Episodes
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Housing Matters: Eric Zimmerman
In our newly revamped podcast, RHAWA Government Affairs Director Kevin Schilling sits down with Eric Zimmerman to discuss housing policy, homelessness and political perspectives in Washington State. See Eric Zimmerman at ENGAGE26: https://www.engagewa.com/ Read Eric's study on Homelessness in…
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Housing Matters Episode 18: Mayor Kevin Schilling
In the latest episode of Housing Matters hear from Burien Mayor and state representative candidate Kevin Schilling. We discuss a wide range of topics including European history, the importance of associations for communities, housing policy, helping people think about politics locally, and his…
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Housing Matters Episode 17 Vancouver Councilmember Sarah Fox
Join RHAWA for a discussion with Vancouver City Councilmember Sarah Fox as we cover all things housing in Vancouver including future housing plans, the Growth Management Act, and Vancouver's recently passed Rental Registration Ordinance.
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Housing Matters Episode 16: State Representative Michelle Caldier
Housing Matters sat down with District 26 Representative Michelle Caldier to talk about her district, which is 1 of only 3 districts in Washington with bipartisan representation, her ongoing campaign for the District 26 senate seat which will be decided in November, housing policy, and much more.
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Housing Matters Episode 15: Congressman Adam Smith
Housing Matters sits down with Washington State Congressman Adam Smith to discuss housing and defense items at the federal level, his thoughts on the detrimental impacts of rent control, AI regulations and some of their current uses for the military, and his divisive opponent for the upcoming...
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Housing Matters Episode 14: Kristi Tripple with Rowley Properties
On this episode of Housing Matters, I spoke with Kristi Tripple the Vice President for Community Development for Rowley Properties. Rowley has been a staple of the Issaquah community for generations. In our conversation we discuss the changes in building timelines through the years, what are...
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Housing Matters Episode 13: Representative April Connors
Hear from Representative April Connors as we discuss the path of the rent control bill as it moved through the House of Representatives, other concerning tax and housing bills working through the legislature this year, and a brief discussion on the state budget proposal. All that and more in the...
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Housing Matters Episode 12: George Petrie Goodman Real Estate
The CEO of Goodman Real Estate, George Petrie, and I discuss how rental housing policy in Seattle has impacted their affordable housing building The Addison. Also tune in for the most recent developments out of Olympia during the 2025 Legislative Session.
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Housing Matters Episode 11: Legislative Preview with Rep. Andrew Barkis
It's that time. Legislative Session 2025 is only a week away and I had the opportunity to sit down with Representative Andrew Barkis to unpack the election results, discuss some goals of the House Transportation Committee, and most definitely RHAWA's Legislative Agenda. We discuss various pieces…
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Housing Matters Episode 10: George McCleary of McCleary Realty and Development
In the latest episode of Housing Matters I spoke with George McCleary. A property developer mostly centered in Portland Oregon. George became a social media sensation after making a satire video showing just how easy it can be to squat long term in a vacant rental unit. We discuss his video, but...
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Housing Matters Episode 9: Morgan Shook with ECOnorthwest
For this episode of Housing Matters I talk with Morgan Shook a Partner and Senior Policy Advisor with ECOnorthwest. We talk about housing policy and the economic impact certain policies can have or have had in various regions around the country. We also speak about the pitfalls of rent control as...
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Housing Matters Episode 8: State Representative Mari Leavitt
In this week's episode of Housing Matters I had the privilege of a very engaging conversation with State Representative Mari Leavitt from the 28th District. We of course covered housing policy, but additionally we had a great discussion about veterans and military families in her district and the...
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Housing Matters Episode 7: Bellevue Councilmember Jared Nieuwenhuis and RHA Legislative Session in Review
In this weeks episode RHA sat down with Bellevue City Councilmember Jared Nieuwenhuis to speak about the future of housing in Bellevue and the councils vision for that development. Nieuwenhuis also speaks to the eviction backlog in King County. Stay tuned after the interview for RHA Legislative...
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Housing Matters Episode 6: Senator Fortunato and RHA Week in Review
I had a great conversation with Senator Fortunato about the happenings in the Senate Housing Committee, as well as his general thoughts on housing in Washington State. Also, RHA's Week in Review from Olympia as many members of the community showed up to testify on various bills.
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Housing Matters Episode 5: Interview with State Rep. Andrew Barkis and a ”Week 1 In Review” of Legislative Session
This week's episode of Housing Matters is a Special Edition brought to you from Olympia. You will hear my great conversation with State Rep. Andrew Barkis about all thing's legislative session and housing. I also review week one in Olympia and the HUGE showing from RHA members and other...
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Housing Matters Episode 4: Legislative Session Preview with RHAWA’s Lobbyist Chester Baldwin
In our latest episode I spoke with RHA's lobbyist in Olympia, Chester Baldwin. We discuss a variety of topics including what we can all expect on the rental housing front in this year's legislative session. We spoke about upcoming rent control bills, bills RHA will be drafting to help tenants and...
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Housing Matters Episode 3: Rental Housing Inventory and Eviction Safety with Cory Brewer
In this week's episode I talked with Cory Brewer of Windermere Property Management Lori Gill and Associates. We spoke about the short-term prediction and current state of the rental housing market as well as touching upon the current eviction timeline and safety issues involving evictions and…
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Housing Matters Episode 2: King County Evictions Stalling
In this week’s episode you will hear from Jason Roth (Van Guy) and Jaskaran Singh both local rental housing providers as well as Kaitlyn Jackson, a local landlord-tenant law attorney. All three speak about the current state of affairs when it comes to eviction cases in King County and how, what...
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Housing Matters: Episode 1-Tacoma Councilmember John Hines
In our very first episode I speak with John Hines, the Tacoma City Councilmember for District 1. We discuss his early life in Tacoma, his desire to enter politics and the big election item for Tacoma, ballot initiative Measure 1 up for the November 7th election.
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RHAWA’s Housing Matters Podcast brings you interviews with a multitude of housing industry professionals as well as legislators on the front lines all over the state.We will take deep dives into rental and housing industry news statewide, pending legislation, history, and many other topics.Stay informed and entertained – Housing Matters, where your voice matters, too!
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