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The Middle Housing Resource Center

The Education You Need to Stay on Top of Middle Housing Developments in the Real Estate Industry

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The Middle Housing Resource Center - FULL ACCESS

Change is coming to communities across Washington State. Do you need guidance about what middle housing means for your buyers and sellers? Middle Housing - duplexes, triplexes, cottages, ADUs, and increased density - is already impacting what can be built on a property. Knowing where, what, and when these changes are coming to your community will be critically important. The Middle Housing Resource Center is chock-full of videos, calculators, interviews, resources, and more, all designed to help you become an essential resource for your clients.

$1,999.00 USD

Available Courses: Buy as You Need

Not ready to commit to the whole Middle Housing Resource Center? We have a selection of 13 of our 20+ courses available for individual purchase.ย 

The Housing Supply Gap in Washington

Washington State needs to build an astonishing 1.1 million housing units by 2044 in order to catch up on the housing we have not been able to build over the last 15 years AND plan for our future population growth. In 2023, the Washington State legislature passed two bills designed to help our housing crisis: HB 1337, otherwise known as the Accessory Dwelling Unit, or ADU, bill and HB 1110, otherwise known as the middle housing bill (includes duplexes, triplexes, townhomes, cottage housing). This video delves into why the Housing Supply Gap developed, both nationally and at the state level, what is being done about it, and how we can further improve housing affordability.

$89.00 USD

MIDDLE HOUSING TRACK: Middle Housing - Coming to a Neighborhood Near You

Middle Housing (think duplex, triplex, fourplex, fiveplex, sixplex, stacked flats, cottage housing, courtyard housing, and townhomes) is coming! As HB 1110 is implemented in cities across Washington State, the hope is these will build "gentle density" by filling the spaces between homes and buildings and creating more affordable housing as a result (as greater housing supply will bring down prices). In this course, Denise Lones and Shauna Naf will provide you with information and talking points regarding what middle housing is, how it will help, and middle housing types.

$199.00 USD

ADU TRACK: HB 1337 Deep Dive

HB 1337, or the ADU bill, allows for Accessory Dwelling Units - both ADUs and DADUs - to be built in cities across Washington State. Real estate agents and anyone who has thought about developing an ADU on their property should take note of the details. In this course, Shauna Naf will be guiding you through the intricacies of this bill, will discuss its relationship with the Comprehensive Plan, how this can impact Urban Growth Areas (UGA), and how local building departments are hoping this bill will increase housing supply in our neighborhoods in order to bring down housing costs and increase housing affordability.  

$199.00 USD

ADU TRACK: Valuing a Property with an ADU

Need to do a CMA (Comparative Market Analysis) for a property with an ADU (accessory dwelling unit) but don't know where to start? In this course, Denise Lones will provide several methods for determining the value of a property with an ADU - or even two! Lessons Include: Introductions Perceptions of Price Current Challenges in Lending Approaches to Value Sales Comparison Method Income Method Cost Method Using Assessed Values Other Considerations Test Multiple Approaches Condoized Units Examples  Summary

$199.00 USD

ADU TRACK: Marketing a Property with an ADU

The buyer pool for a property with an ADU can include everyone from people needing multi-generational living space, to investors, and even people who have never thought about being landlords. Some may not be familiar with accessory dwelling units. How do you appeal to all of them at once? In this course, Denise Lones will share her tools for marketing a property with ADU in order to receive the most buyer attention and strong offers.  

$199.00 USD

INVESTING AND CALCULATORS TRACK: Putting Middle Housing to Work in Your Investment Portfolio

Investors, real estate agents, and anyone wanting to learn more about real estate investing, this course is for you! Shauna Naf will guide you through a discussion about how investors are looking at middle housing opportunities - from selling ADUs through condoization to developing duplexes for rent, creating townhomes for sale, and more. We look at cash flow, return on investment (ROI) and how to roughly tell if a project "pencils" or not. Although it really comes down to an investor's goals, analyzing an investment's potential performance, and what one can do to adjust it, analysis is key to making smart investment decisions. Middle housing has provided a wonderful medium for a new type of investing...all while helping build our housing supply.

$199.00 USD

MIDDLE HOUSING TRACK: HB 1110 Deep Dive

House Bill 1110, also known as the Middle Housing Bill, is designed to rethink density in our neighborhoods. Where we once had a lot of lawn to mow, we might now see duplexes, triplexes, cottages, townhouses, and other middle housing types. This reshaping of land use will challenge even the best of real estate agents! It is important to understand how the bill is designed to be implemented at the state level, but also how it might change as it comes down to the local level to allow for even more types and sizes of middle housing in order to generate more gentle density. Property owners need to understand that the use of their property may no longer be designed for only a single residence. In this video, Shauna Naf will delve into the bill specifics, provide resources for learning more, and will give you the information you need to be prepared for your next client meeting.

$199.00 USD

MIDDLE HOUSING TRACK: Finding a Property with Middle Housing Potential

You may be representing a buyer, investor, or developer who is searching for a property with middle housing potential to build a duplex, triplex, fourplex, townhomes, or even a couple of ADUs. Or you may be called in to list a property with middle housing potential and don't know where to start. It all starts with RESEARCH! Armed with the Middle Housing Development Potential Checklist, Shauna Naf will guide you through how to conduct a desktop assessment utilizing research, use the tools, and how to put the clues to work for you.

$199.00 USD

MIDDLE HOUSING TRACK: Valuing a Property with Middle Housing Potential

Getting ready to list a property that has development potential, but you aren't sure where to start in terms of determining list price? Analyzing a property with potential is already a challenge, but factor in the middle housing potential that can be developed with HB 1110 and it can become increasingly complex to do a CMA (comparative market analysis). In this course, Denise Lones will provide some easy-to-follow formulas for determining a list price that developers can get behind and your sellers will understand.

$199.00 USD

MIDDLE HOUSING TRACK: Marketing a Property with Middle Housing Potential

It takes more than just a listing on the MLS to get top-dollar for a property with middle housing development potential. Can a developer add a duplex, triplex, fourplex, ADU, townhouse, cottages, or courtyard apartments to a property under HB 1110? If so, you, the listing agent, need to paint a Development Opportunity Picture. In this course, Denise Lones will be discussing how to approach marketing a property with middle housing development potential, and then Shauna Naf will guide you through the Middle Housing Development Listing Checklist which is your guide for creating a robust set of listing information designed to get the seller top dollar for their property.

$199.00 USD

DESIGN TRACK: Designing and Building an ADU

Thinking about building an Accessory Dwelling Unit? Have a homebuyer client who wants to build one but isn't sure where to start? They may be small, but because they are small and efficient, designing an ADU right takes an expert hand. Denise Lones, an award-winning ADU designer, will provide her expertise when it comes to the elements to consider when designing an ADU. Whether you want to receive the highest rent possible, condoize and sell, or even just have an extra space for family members or guests, Denise will provide guidance so you design it right and get the biggest bang for your design buck. This course is designed for not only real estate professionals but anyone considering building an ADU.

$199.00 USD

DESIGN TRACK: Design Innovations that Make a Small Space Live Large

Details matter more when it comes to designing a small space such as an ADU, duplex, townhouse, or middle housing types. Voluminous ceilings, windows that let the outside in, functional kitchens, smart storage, and beautifully-designed outdoor living areas are all key aspects of smart small space design that will result in strong return on investment whether selling or renting. Join Denise Lones as she shares her award-winning secrets to amazing small space design for middle housing in this special course.

$199.00 USD

DESIGN TRACK: Smart Middle Housing Design for Rent or Sale

Anyone considering building an ADU, duplex, townhouse, or other middle housing products is likely doing so to rent it, sell it, or to house family members. In this course, award-winning ADU designer, Denise Lones, provides her 10 Step Formula for Sales and Rental success. This is important information for real estate agents as well as anyone else thinking about building an accessory dwelling unit, townhouse, or other type of middle housing for whom return on investment is important.

$199.00 USD

Managing and Designated Brokers!

Want to bring Middle Housing training to your office? We have both individual class licensing available as well as seat licensing for your agents. Our team is standing by, ready to help you find the perfect Middle Housing training solution for you and your brokerage.ย 

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