In a unique joint endeavor, the Maple Valley Rotary Club worked collaboratively with King County to transform a largely overgrown area near the Cedar River. Together, this private and public partnership resulted in the creation of a park that the entire community enjoys. After years of planning, the…Read More
In March 2008, I helped a client complete the first Development Agreement in Okanogan County. The development agreement was a voluntary contract between Okanogan County and Okanogan View Estates LLC, detailing the obligations of both parties and specifying the standards and conditions that would govern development of the property. The development agreement provided assurances…Read More
The opposition against Jeff McCann and McKinley LLC’s (“McCann”) endeavor to short plat a property near Ravensdale WA, King County Department of Permitting and Environmental Review, (“County“), denied their short plat application. The King County Superior Court stated McCann met the burden to establish that the county’s land use decision…Read More
The power of the pen! (Or, “The pen is mightier than the sword”.) We’ve heard these clichés before—there is power in the pen and there are benefits of good note taking! Jotting down key points during meetings keeps us alert, engages our minds, emphasizes and organizes information for us…Read More
During the final days of my client’s feasibility period to purchase a property, they requested that I go to Seller’s office to review some additional documents. It seems that the Seller had located some additional material that had not previously been disclosed. I was asked to run down…Read More
“Jeff is tenacious. This (land) deal was small in the overall scale of the purchase/sale of houses… And to add insult to injury – the County threw some wrenches to make it more difficult. 80/20 rule applies HERE — Jeff McCann is the 20% that does 80% of the deals! Jeff is a Realtor that will step up, show grit and get it done NO EXCUSES. Jeff is the TOP 1% hardest working and most knowledgeable Realtor in the business. I want him on my team every time. I recommend him to everybody, anytime, for any thing!”
Mike Z.
Seller
Maple Valley