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REALTOR® 5 Point Plan
Aims To Stimulate Housing Recovery
The REALTOR® Association at the local, state and national level has assembled 5 key recommendations to move the housing market forward. The 5 keys are:
1. Do No Harm to housing markets with new regulations and taxes...
2. Restore vitality to communities by reducing foreclosure inventory...
3. Foster a return of private capital to the mortgage marketplace...
4. Allow some level of government participation in the secondary mortgage marketplace...
5. Adopt a new national housing policy that builds on current programs...
Read more about the REALTORS 5 Point plan.
REALTORS® Are Unique Among Real Estate Brokers
We advocate at all levels of government for homeowners and our communities. Whether you are selling or buying a home contact a REALTOR® Office today to experience first-hand the REALTOR® difference. Find a local REALTOR®...
REALTOR® Advantage
REALTOR® membership offers a strong combination of services, beneftis and industry leadership to give you the business advantage in the marketplace and with clients. Learn more about the value of REALTOR® membership and the professional advantages it provides...
Upcoming Events
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May 17, 2012
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| BPO's: The Agent's Role in the Valuation Process Seminar |
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May 21, 2012
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| Effective Strategies to Prevent Getting a Bad Appraisal Seminar |
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May 22, 2012
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| Membership & Community Relations Committee Meeting |
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May 23, 2012
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| How to Stand Out: A RE Agent's Guide to Getting More Clients Seminar |
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May 23, 2012
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| Foreclosure - From Default to Auction w/ FIELD TRIP in N. Seattle |
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May 25, 2012
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Featured News
Judge Denies Injunction Request On Flood Insurance
In a victory for your association, United States District Court Judge Ricardo Martinez denied a National Wildlife Federation (NWF) request for a Preliminary Injunction against the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) from issuing flood insurance policies.
Housing Affordability Index Hits New High
The affordability index in King County, as compiled by Washington Center for Real Estate Research (WCRER), stands at 124. This is nearly a 20% improvement in affordability in the past two years.
REALTORS® 5-Point Plan for Housing Recovery
"...markets are slowly recovering and are in need of immediate policy solutions to address the myriad challenges in order to stabilize housing and support an economic recovery."
Education News
The Increasing Importance of Broker Price Opinions (BPO's)
For brokers and agents, BPOs provide multiple professional and financial opportunities for growth and expansion.
The Complete CIPS Institute
The Complete Certified International Property Specialist Designation, Aug. 13 - Aug. 17
Expand your business with the Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) Designation.·
Advocacy News
REALTORS’® 2012 Legislative Advocacy Highlights
The Association of REALTORS® legislative advocacy efforts were successful in opposing a new capital gains tax, protecting real estate brokers from legal liability, keeping REET revenues in the Public Works Assistance Account, providing Short-Sale help for sellers and brokers, and preventing “Point of Sale Mandates.”
Short Sale Bill Requires Prompt Bank Action
A bipartisan trio of U.S. Senators introduced a bill that would require banks and other mortgage lenders to respond to prospective short sale homebuyers within 75 days, expediting the process for underwater homeowners who are struggling to unload their properties.