Archive for April 2024
KENT SCHOOLS: 2024 Capital Projects and Technology Replacement Levy
KENT SCHOOLS: 2024 Capital Projects and Technology Replacement Levy Back to News Center April 16, 2024 The Kent School District’s 2023 bond measure failed to pass, so the school board unanimously approved a resolution to seek voter approval of a levy on April 23, 2024, to fund a portion of the projects that were part…
Read MoreResources Abound for Earth Month, Earth Day Observances
Resources Abound for Earth Month, Earth Day Observances Back to News Center April 12, 2024 April is observed as Earth Month, a time to raise environmental awareness. Since the first observance of Early Day on April 22, 1970, EarthDay.org has mobilized more than 1 billion people annually “to diversify, educate and activate the environmental movement…
Read MoreKing County Housing Activity Shows Strong YoY Gains in Pending Sales, Prices
King County Housing Activity Shows Strong YoY Gains in Pending Sales, Prices Back to News Center April 9, 2024 Slight improvement in new listings and total inventory compared to twelve months ago across the 26 counties served by Northwest Multiple Listing Service contributed to a small uptick in pending sales (1.15%) during March. Nonetheless, the…
Read MoreNAR Economist Keynotes Program on Strategies for 2024 Success
NAR Economist Keynotes Program on Strategies for 2024 Success Back to News Center April 4, 2024 REALTORS® reported record-high home prices in 2023, based on sales of existing homes, but also the worst volume of sales since 1995, with severe shortages of inventory being a major factor for the imbalance. Those were among insights shared…
Read MoreAuction Raised Over $60,000 for RPAC
Auction Raised Over $60,000 for RPAC Back to News Center April 2, 2024 On March 28, Seattle King County REALTORS® hosted their annual auction benefitting the REALTOR® Political Action Committee. This event sold out with over 125 tickets sold. REALTORS® from across King County came together to bid on over 50 silent and live auction…
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