by Dainen N. Penta | May 2, 2026 | Blogs By Dainen N. Penta, Real Estate Law
HOAs, Condos, and Bears, Oh My! Recent Changes to HOA and Condominium Laws in Washington State “I WANT TO KNOW WHAT YOU LAWYERS ARE DOING ABOUT THE BEARS IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD!!!” I had to hold the phone away from my ear, as the middle-aged woman on the other end of the... 
by Dainen N. Penta | Nov 15, 2025 | Blogs By Dainen N. Penta, Real Estate Law
Attorney vs. Broker: What Buyers Need After the NAR Settlement The real estate world has been rocked by the National Association of Realtors (“NAR”) settlement, a landmark agreement that’s reshaping how homes are bought and sold in the U.S. While much of the media... 
by Dainen N. Penta | Mar 3, 2025 | Blogs By Dainen N. Penta, Consumer Bankruptcy, Real Estate Law
The Emotional and Financial Toll of Foreclosure “Home is where the heart is.” So true! Whether it’s a house, condominium, or tiny home, the place you lay your head is a fundamental part of our well-being and sense of place. But for many homeowners, their house can... 
by Dainen N. Penta | Sep 6, 2024 | Blogs By Dainen N. Penta, Estate Planning
The Garn-St Germain and Estate Planning Overview Planning for your legal and financial future isn’t just socking money away without thinking about it, a plan for your future also includes working with professionals to maximize opportunities and avoid pitfalls. I often... 
by Dainen N. Penta | Feb 17, 2024 | Blogs By Dainen N. Penta, Consumer Bankruptcy, Divorce in Washington, Family Law, Real Estate Law
Washington Foreclosure and Divorce Overview “Our homes are sacred spaces where we retreat from the stresses of the world. Our homes are places where we make new memories – we experience the highest highs and lowest lows in and around our homes.” Many of our homeowner...