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Washington's Zoning Vested Rights Doctrine, Fredrick D. Huebner
Washington's Zoning Vested Rights Doctrine, Fredrick D. Huebner
Washington Law Review
Part I of this comment reviews the judicial analysis underlying the Washington doctrine, and outlines the elements and scope of the vesting rule. Part II analyzes the Mercer decision and questions whether that decision promotes the purposes of the Washington doctrine in the PUD zoning context. This comment contends that the Mercer court's rule for vesting rights to develop land on the basis of incomplete building permit applications fails to consider important public policy interests. In conclusion, Part III proposes a modified vesting rule that addresses the problems inherent in the Mercer decision.
In Search Of Price And Service Competition In Residential Real Estate Brokerage: Breaking The Cartel, William C. Erxleben
In Search Of Price And Service Competition In Residential Real Estate Brokerage: Breaking The Cartel, William C. Erxleben
Washington Law Review
This article explores opportunities for price and service competition in residential real estate brokerage. It is designed to give an overview of both the problem and some promising solutions. The article details the home purchase transaction, reviews the market structure of the industry, identifies the trade restraints inhibiting competition, and prescribes comprehensive antitrust remedies to induce greater competition.