RHAWA Government Affairs Director Kevin Schilling shares the correlation between rental housing issues in Berlin and City of Tacoma.
DSA advocates militant tenant organizing and social housing. Meanwhile, Tacoma housing permits have fallen sharply.
How does this affect housing scarcity, tenants, and the community?
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RHAWA Government Affairs Director Kevin Schilling breaks down a report from City of Tacoma that shows the failures of Measure 1.
Nicole Remy with Pelly shares how her service can benefit RHAWA Members at ENGAGE 26. Thank you to all our event sponsors for making this event possible!
RHAWA Government Affairs Director Kevin Schilling pushes back on political advocates talking down to voters in Tacoma.
A HUGE shoutout & heartfelt THANK YOU to all our incredible sponsors who helped make ENGAGE26 such an amazing success! 🎉 Your generosity, partnership, & support made it all possible. 🙌👏
A quick word from Jonathan Bingle at ENGAGE 26. Thank you to all our attendees and speakers who showed up!
In 2023, the authors of Initiative Measure 1 caused significant damage to housing in the City of Tacoma.
Don’t make the same mistakes again. Vote NO on Initiative Measure 1.
RHAWA Government Affairs Director Kevin Schilling reminds viewers of the extreme cost Initiative Measure 1 would impose on the city of Tacoma.
RHAWA Government Affairs Director Kevin Schilling dives deep into the relationship between Tacoma For All and Democratic Socialists of America
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT | ENGAGE26
Meet James Jenkins of PetScreening.com! Their platform helps housing providers manage pet and animal information in one place, creating a simpler, more consistent process for property teams and residents. Visit the PetScreening booth at ENGAGE26 to meet James and learn how their tools can support your rental operations.
Oct 14–15 | Meydenbauer Center, Bellevue. ▸ Register at engagewa.com
#PetScreening #PropertyManagement #RentalOperations #HousingProviders #AnimalManagement
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT | ENGAGE26
Meet Casey Groves of AXISroofandgutter.com! From roofing and repairs to professional roof and gutter cleaning, Axis helps housing providers protect their properties and keep them in excellent condition. Visit the Axis Roof & Gutter booth at ENGAGE26 to meet Casey and learn more about their services.
Oct 14–15 | Meydenbauer Center, Bellevue. ▸ Register at engagewa.com
#AxisRoofAndGutter #RoofingServices #GutterCleaning #PropertyMaintenance #HousingProviders
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT | ENGAGE26
Meet Lisa Schwartzenberger of the Seattle Department of Construction & Inspections (SDCI)! SDCI provides information and resources to help Seattle housing providers understand rental registration, inspection, and property-maintenance requirements. Visit the SDCI booth at ENGAGE26 to meet Lisa, ask questions, and learn more about the Rental Registration and Inspection Ordinance (RRIO).
Oct 14–15 | Meydenbauer Center, Bellevue. ▸ Register at engagewa.com
#SeattleHousing #RentalRegistration #PropertyInspection #HousingResources #SeattleSDCI #RentalOrdinance
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT | ENGAGE26
Meet Steve Nys of NYSenterprises.com! From asphalt paving and seal coating to striping, concrete, drainage, and winter services, NYS Enterprises helps housing providers keep their properties safe, functional, and looking their best. Visit the NYS Enterprises booth at ENGAGE26 to meet Steve and learn more about their property improvement services.
Oct 14–15 | Meydenbauer Center, Bellevue. ▸ Register at engagewa.com
#NysEnterprises #AsphaltPaving #SealCoating #ConcreteServices #DrainageSolutions
Why won’t she build them? Laurence Raybois owns land zoned for 12 additional manufactured homes—but says Washington’s new rent cap and rising operating costs make the investment too risky. In 2025, the Legislature capped rent increases in manufactured housing communities at 5%, while some state-imposed costs increased by 137%. In this episode of Housing Matters, Laurence explains how policies intended to protect affordability may instead discourage new housing and reduce the choices available to Washington residents. #HousingCrisis #HousingPolicy #RealEstateInvesting #HousingDevelopment
Watch the full conversation to learn more:
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SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT | ENGAGE26
Meet Avi Belur, CEO and co-founder of LOFTx.ai! Their friendly, 24/7 AI leasing assistant helps housing providers schedule tours, answer prospective residents’ questions, and follow up with leads. Visit Avi's booth at ENGAGE26 to learn more, and ask about their 30-day free trial!
Oct 14–15 | Meydenbauer Center, Bellevue. ▸ Register at engagewa.com
#AILeasingAssistant #MeydenbauerCenter #HousingProviders