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WHRC Partner Network Newsletter

Paving Pathways to Homeownership

NEW: Homeowner Post-purchase Info Sessions

Tools for Sustaining Homeownership in Challenging Times

Learn more about our FREE virtual post-purchase info session designed to help new and current homeowners feel more confident in maintaining their homes, managing costs, and planning for the future. 

Participants will learn about topics including:

• Homeowner rights and available resources
• Home maintenance

• Budgeting for homeownership
• Estate planning
• And more!

Next Spotlight Series Event!

Serving Those Who Served: Strengthening Veteran Homeownership in Washington

Tuesday, November 17 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Zoom

How can Washington’s homeownership network better support veterans and their families, both in buying a home and keeping it?

Join Washington Homeownership Resource Center (WHRC) and the Washington Mortgage Bankers Association (WMBA) for an interactive conversation with housing counselors, mortgage lenders, and community advocates about the opportunities, barriers, and resources shaping veteran homeownership across our state. Bring your questions, share resources, and connect with peers to identify practical ways to strengthen support for veteran household.

Partnering for Change

Check out this month’s Partner Spotlight featuring Evergreen Habitat for Humanity and the impact they’re making to help more families achieve homeownership.

Evergreen Habitat for Humanity is part of a global movement working to make that vision a reality and build thriving communities.

Read our latest Partner Spotlight to learn how Evergreen is expanding access to affordable homeownership and helping create brighter futures for individuals and families.

Interested in having your organization featured? Fill out our interest form below.

Measuring Impact

WHRC launched a direct mail campaign in August to connect more Washington homeowners with information about property tax relief programs they may qualify for. Since the campaign began, we’ve seen an increase in calls from homeowners seeking property tax assistance compared to the same period last year. Here’s a look at the impact so far.

Property Tax Outreach Relief:

We’re encouraged by this response and will distribute additional mailers in November to help connect more homeowners with available resources.

Want to be a part of this outreach? Help your clients explore their eligibility.

Share the Washington State Association of County Assessors’ Property Tax Exemption Eligibility Tool for Senior Citizens and People with Disabilities to help clients explore whether they may qualify for property tax relief. The tool reflects recent program changes, including increased income thresholds across counties, a new standard deduction option, and expanded property taxes covered by the exemption beginning in tax year 2027.

Recent Highlights & Wins!

Housing Washington 2026

We had a wonderful time at this year’s Housing WA conference connecting with partners, catching up with colleagues, and strengthening relationships across the housing community. From tabling and sharing WHRC resources to facilitating our own session, it was a great opportunity to share knowledge, learn from others, and celebrate the work happening across Washington to expand access to affordable homeownership. Thank you to everyone who stopped by, joined our session, and took the time to connect with our team!

Black Homeownership Spokane’s Re-Envisioning Generational Wealth Workshop

WHRC was glad to be part of Black Homeownership Spokane’s Re-Envisioning Generational Wealth Workshop at the MLK Center in Spokane. Our Executive Director and Board Member Jacquelynne Sandoval joined the event to connect with attendees, share WHRC’s homeownership resources, and engage with community members and partners working to expand access to homeownership and build generational wealth. We’re grateful for opportunities like these to strengthen local connections and support community-led efforts to advance Black homeownership.

Featured Finds & More

NEW Resources Added to the WHRC Website!

Homeownership & Estate Planning Page

Help your clients plan for the future and protect the assets they’ve worked hard to build. Our new Homeownership and Estate Planning webpage brings together information on key documents for protecting assets, available legal aid assistance, and the importance of having an estate plan in place.

Policy & Advocacy Page

WHRC’s advocacy efforts are shaped by the voices and experiences of homebuyers, homeowners, housing counselors, and community partners across Washington. Learn how we’re working to elevate these perspectives and support policies that increase and preserve homeownership statewide.

Upcoming Events

Wednesday, Nov 4 |5:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Online

Wednesday, Nov 18 |5:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Online

Thursday, Nov 5 |4:30 PM – 5:30 PM | Online

Thursday, Nov 12 | 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM | Located at: Nisqually Youth Center

Tuesday, Nov 17 |12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Online

Wednesday, Nov 18 | 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM | Online

Wednesday, Nov 18 | 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM | Online

Increasing and preserving homeownership in Washington state by serving as a hub for education, resources, and partnerships.