Seattle Washington Real Estate Broker: Julie Clark

05/25/2026

Are you self-managing your rental property in Washington (not just Seattle...)? Make sure you are compliant with HB 1074 whether you have a single family or multifamily rental.

If you need a property management company referral, shoot me a DM and I'll share my "go-to" pros with you.

HB 1074 - SECURITY DEPOSITS, WEAR AND TEAR, AND 30-DAY ACCOUNTING
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HB 1074 tightens deposit handling under the RLTA. Landlords must provide deposit itemizations and supporting invoices or estimates within 30 days of tenancy end. "Wear resulting from ordinary use" cannot be charged to the tenant, and carpet cleaning is billable only if excessive wear is documented. Claims not reasonably supported by the move-in checklist are off-limits, as are charges above the actual repair or replacement cost. Normal wear/tear or undocumented claims can't go to collections or credit reporting. Landlords have three years to sue for sums beyond the deposit. Property managers should upgrade their intake and exit protocols: detailed condition checklists signed by both parties, timestamped photos, receipts tracking, and prompt communications. Trust accounting must match the timeline, and notices should be delivered in a traceable way. These steps cut legal exposure, speed refunds, and boost resident satisfaction.

P.S. If you are looking for a 1031x property, shoot me a DM or send me a text at 206-910-2985.

Love your local real estate broker,


Buy-Sell-Invest

05/16/2026

What you say buyers?

05/16/2026

05/12/2026

If you have friends, family or clients that live in Bothell or are looking for a home in Bothell ~ this is for you. Stick with me...

Bothell is wonderful area and community. There are a lot of homes that look alike in Bothell. None really better than the others. 2-story, tight lots, in between other homes that look the same. Lots of new builds that are cookie-cutter. Postage stamp outdoor space. Maybe a view overlooking the roofs of the homes in the cul-de-sac below. No true privacy. Certainly no extra parking.

There's a new kid in town. It's just a few years older than it's younger neighbors, but comes with some of the most coveted features to maintain and grow home value that no buyer should overlook ~ exceptional location, big privacy on spacious lot, panoramic over-sized view deck, over 3500 sqft with MIL potential, and very hard to find in Bothell; parking for at least 4 guests in addition to your 2-car garage. All within a beloved cul-de-sac near Rhody Ridge Park. Protected view maintained by HOA for only $450 per year. Asking price: $1,395,000; 4beds, 3.5 baths.

MLS #2518676 located at 216 178th St SE, Bothell, WA 98012.

Tell your friends, family members and co-workers to put this one on their short list asap. For a private tour coupled with buyer best practices tailored to your short term or long term goals when purchasing your next home shoot me a text at 206-910-2985.

05/09/2026

Just Listed in Bothell | $1,395,000 | 4beds;3.5 baths | 3,560 sqft | MIL Potential - OverSized View Deck - Private "end-cap" Location

Open Houses All Weekend - tell your friends to tell their friends!

Bothell view home on the most coveted lot in the neighbor...