Climate Change Resources

The issue of climate change will have important ramifications for Washington’s real estate industry and the housing market for the foreseeable future. State and local governments are currently developing ambitious proposals to address climate change that presents risks and opportunities for housing supply and affordability. Overview of the Climate Change Issue for REALTORS®

Climate Change Forum Materials

Because of the importance of this issue to our industry, the Legislative Steering Committee and REALTORS® special Land Use Special Committee held a Climate Change Forum in June.

The following are several of the presentation materials from the forum:

• Climate Change 101
  Dustin Hill, Marten Law Group
• International, National, and State Responses to Climate Change
  A Summary of Emerging Regulatory Frameworks — Marten Law Group
• Climate Change and Sustainable Development: Key Issues for Washington REALTORS®
  Ross Macfarlane, Senior Advisor/Business Partnerships
• Climate Change or Regulation Change
  Jennifer Jerabek, Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties