The 2023 Legislative Session is well underway with close to 1,000 bills already introduced. A long session, this year’s legislative session will run for 120 days and conclude in late April. In an early success, the Washington REALTORS® priority issue addressing leasebacks passed unanimously off the House floor and now… Read more
“REALTORS® are changing lives every day. That is who we are.” This was the message from 2023 National Association of REALTORS® President-Elect Tracy Kasper as she rallied up REALTORS® at Hill Day. Each year, hundreds of REALTORS® from across Washington State gather for Washington REALTORS® Hill Day to discuss housing… Read more
Washington State ranks last in the country for the number of housing units per family, according to a recent report by Washington’s Department of Commerce. Crippling effects include rental prices continuing to increase and qualified buyers still having little to no ownership opportunities. This reinforces the need for additional types… Read more
With Governor Jay Inslee’s budget seeking a $4 billion housing initiative, there is hope that 2023 will be a breakthrough year for housing. The Governor’s proposal requires legislative and voter approval to fund up to 25,000 affordable housing units over the next six years. It remains to be seen, however,… Read more
It is now the beginning of Washington State’s 2023 Legislative Session. A long session, Legislators have 105 days to pass bills on issues including housing. Washington REALTORS® has issued a Call for Action to all members asking Legislators to make housing their number one priority. The housing crisis is dire,… Read more
The newest edition of Issues and Impacts has just been posted. You can access the latest edition and read past editions any time on our Issues and Impacts page. Issues & Impacts is a quarterly publication produced by the Seattle King County REALTORS® to inform members about current issues and successes… Read more