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Whatcom County Water Adjudication

Water rights in Whatcom County are becoming increasingly important to understand and act on as the Department of Ecology issued a notice of a water adjudication May 1, 2024. Water Adjudication is a legal process to quantify and prioritize water use, giving highest priority to the oldest and continuous water user. And while it may…

New Lease Signing Rules

Recently, Washington State removed the requirement for a notarized signature on leases with terms longer than a year. As of June 6, 2024, Washington state instituted Senate Bill 5840, which stated that commercial leases no longer need to be notarized.  Prior to June 6, 2024, commercial leases in Washington state that lasted longer than one year…

Commercial Real Estate Impact of the National Association of Realtor’s Settlement:

With the landmark case regarding the National Association of Realtor’s rules and regulations regarding broker commissions settled, large changes are anticipated for the real estate industry. Below, a CCIM Institute article opines about the anticipated affects to specifically the commercial real estate industry: Source: National Association of REALTORS® Settlement – Will it Impact Commercial Real…

Fairhaven Updates: Sweet Haven & The Bus

Introducing Sweet Haven We’re Family-Owned Dessert Business in the heart of historic Fairhaven, located at 1005 Harris Ave! At Sweet Haven, our mission is to create a warm and welcoming retreat where every visit is a sweet escape from the everyday. As a family-owned dessert shop, we are dedicated to serving delectable treats with love,…