ADUs and Middle Housing Report for Real Estate Agents

ADUs and Middle Housing Report

Keeping real estate professionals up to date on Middle Housing news across Washington State far and wide! Includes news, middle housing Q and A, updates, resources, and more!

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Evaluating the Income Side of the Land Value Equation on a Large Tier 1 City Lot

Issue 13 Part II - here is the link to part I: https://www.middlehousinghelp.com/newsletters/adus-and-middle-housing-report/posts/evaluatingdevelopmentoptionslargelot Last week, we were looking at a lot that had either middle housing or subdivision potential. At maximum density, it might b...

by Shauna Naf — Aug 25, 2025 1110 1337 city development middle housing tier

Q&A - Buyer Evaluating A Large City Lot To Add 4-6 Units...Is There A Better Option?

Issue 12 Q: I have a buyer who wants to buy an older house on an over 25,000 square foot lot. The house is set at the front of the property so there is plenty of room in the back. She would like to add five units back there. I am not sure if this makes sense given the configuration. There i...

by Shauna Naf — Aug 18, 2025 1110 1337 city development middle housing tier

Q&A - Tips for Marketing ADUs to Investors and a New Statewide Map to Lookup Zoning Information

Issue 9 Q: Last week, you answered a question about marketing a property with an ADU, the goal being to market the benefit to buyers who hadn't thought about being investors. What if I want to really start targeting investors for my listings that have ADUs? That seems like it would be a grea...

by Shauna Naf — Jul 28, 2025 1110 1337 adu commerce investor map mls zoning

Q&A - Marketing a Property with an ADU, Urbanisim on the Eastside event, and a look at Coupeville's Middle Housing Expansion Plans

JULY 18, 2025 Issue 8 Q: I have a bit of an odd listing that is coming up that I need help with. The current owners have a property with an ADU (basement apartment). They are using it for a family member now and not collecting rent. However, I think that if I can market it as a rentable un...

by Shauna Naf — Jul 19, 2025 1110 1337 adu coupeville eastside marketing mls transportation

Looking Up ADU and DADU Stats in NWMLS, Tacoma ADU Update, and Developer Mindset Thoughts

JULY 11, 2025 Issue 7 Q: I want to look at pricing trends for properties with ADUs and DADUs in the MLS but I can't figure out how to do it. Help! A. I will always drop everything and help people figure out how to use NWMLS stats! Stats are super-powerful and more agents should utilize this...

by Shauna Naf — Jul 12, 2025 1337 adu building mls permits seattle stats tacoma

Homeowner Client Wants to Build an ADU and Wants My Advice - HELP!

JUNE 27, 2025 Issue 6 Q: I know this is just the first question from a client but I expect there will be a number to follow. I am just dipping my toes into ADU land and definitely want to develop expertise and local resources. But the question is, where do I begin? I want to be a good res...

Jun 28, 2025 1337 adu builder building permits

A Juicy Middle Housing Q & A on a Middle Housing Listing and HB 1110 Takes One Step Forward in Edmonds While Other Development Restrictions Linger

JUNE 13, 2025 Issue 4 This week, we are going to lead with the Middle Housing Q & A because it is a GREAT question and it had me going down a rabbit hole of research...and I am excited to share it with you! Q: I have a listing right now with middle housing development potential. I think it i...

by Shauna Naf — Jun 14, 2025 1110 1337 adu edmonds listing middle housing

How is Snohomish County Implementing HB 1110 and 1337 before the 6/30/2025 deadline?...and Middle Housing Q and A

JUNE 6, 2025 Issue 3 How is Snohomish County Implemeting HB 1110 and 1337? Snohomish County updated their Comprehensive Plan in December of 2024 (you can review the full Comprehensive Plan and accompanying documents and maps here: https://www.snohomishcountywa.gov/5597/2024-Update). Cities ...

by Shauna Naf — Jun 07, 2025 1110 1337 adu middle housing snohomish

Marketing a Property with an ADU, Stacked Flats, and Middle Housing Q and A

MAY 30, 2025 Issue 2 Marketing a Property with an ADU? Keep appraisals in mind! If you are going to be listing a property with an ADU, you might be thinking about including information on the income potential, spinning the benefits of multi-generational living, planning on professional photogra...

by Shauna Naf — May 30, 2025 1110 1337 adu appraisal