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WA · SB5496FLOOR · 14 COSPONSORS

Preserving homeownership options by limiting excessive home buying by certain entities.

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This bill aims to address the housing crisis in Washington by limiting large investment and business entities from buying existing single-family homes. If passed, entities owning more than 50 single-family homes would be prohibited from purchasing additional ones, and investment entities would be barred from buying any single-family homes. Exceptions exist for non-profits, those renovating homes to meet building codes, or acquiring properties through foreclosure.

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