Victor Davis Hanson is the Martin and Illie Anderson Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution; his focus is classics and military history. The Hoover Institution presents an online virtual briefing series on pressing policy issues, including health care, the economy, democratic governance, and national security. Briefings will include thoughtful and informed analysis from our top […]
Archives for April 2020
Martens launches campaign for Kittitas County Commissioner
Martens launches campaign for Kittitas County Commissioner. Jerry Martens, a Cle Elum small business owner, and longtime homebuilder has announced his campaign for Kittitas County Commissioner for District 2. Submitted by Martens Campaign on April 9, 2020 Four years ago, I submitted my name for the appointment to the Board of County Commissioners when Gary […]
Put Our Builders Back to Work | Sign Petition | Housing is Essential
Housing is Essential Sign our petition to tell the Board of County Commissioners to get our homebuilders back to work! Governor Inslee, in his “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order declared residential construction that is not being funded by the government as “non-essential.” But if it’s safe for government-funded projects to continue, there is no reason […]
Recession? Yes. Housing Crash? No.
April 16, 2020 | Central Washington~~ With over 90% of Americans now under a shelter-in-place order, many experts are warning that the American economy is heading toward a recession if it’s not in one already. What does that mean to the residential real estate market? What is a recession? According to the National Bureau of […]
Why Home Office Space Is More Desirable Than Ever
For years, we’ve all heard about the most desirable home features buyers are looking for, from upgraded kitchens to remodeled bathrooms, master suites, and more. The latest on the hotlist, however, might surprise you: home offices. In a recent article by George Ratiu, Senior Economist with realtor.com, he notes how listings with an office are […]
