Posts by exec@thurstoncountyrealtors.org

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®.…

April Government Affairs Report City of Olympia City of Olympia-council meeting updates  Evergreen Park Planned Unit Development: City approved for the ordinance amending the development standards of the retail/commercial zone. Which likely will bring more housing to the Red Lion area from a private developer. Tenant Protection items: Public hearing was held in March in…

April 2024 President’s Message Dear Valued Members, As we embark on the month of April, I am delighted to extend my warmest greetings to each of you. April is recognized nationally as Fair Housing Month, a time for us to reflect on our commitment to promoting equal opportunity and access to housing for all individuals.…

TCRA Welcomes New Association Executive JENN CHERNUT, ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE For over 25 years, Jenn has been a catalyst for change, helping individuals and businesses find their voice and craft impactful messages to move the needle on important issues. With a passion for advocacy and communication, Jenn has dedicated nearly two decades to the non-profit sector,…