Archive for November 2024
WCRER publishes 2024 “State of the State’s Housing” report
WCRER publishes 2024 “State of the State’s Housing” report Back to News Center November 27, 2024 Nearly half of all renter households across Washington state pay more than 30% or income on housing costs. Some of these cost-burdened renters pay more than 50%, according to The State of the State’s Housing Report published by the…
Read MoreNorthwest MLS reported strong increases in sales, inventory and prices during October
Northwest MLS reported strong increases in sales, inventory and prices during October Back to News Center November 20, 2024 Pending sales of single family homes and condos in counties served by Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS) jumped nearly 27% during October compared to the same month a year ago. Last month’s volume of mutually accepted…
Read More2024 REALTOR® Achievement Awards Announced
2024 REALTOR® Achievement Awards Announced These award winners will be honored at the Awards & Installation Banquet on November 21 at the Washington Athletic Club. Get your tickets while available! EVENT PHOTOS HERE REALTOR® of the Year Kitty Wallace Lifetime Achievement Cheri Brennan REALTOR® Achievement Hailey Rarden REALTOR® Excellence Sandy Sun Industry Icon Angie Mykel…
Read MoreHUD awards modular housing grant to colleges in Washington and Colorado
HUD awards modular housing grant to colleges in Washington and Colorado Back to News Center November 1, 2024 Comprehensive guidelines for designers and builders working on modular units and factory-built housing projects using mass timber and light wood frame members are being developed by two universities thanks to a $225,000 grant. The U.S. Department of…
Read MoreBattle of the Barristers “exceeds expectations”
Battle of the Barristers “exceeds expectations” Back to News Center November 1, 2024 Exploding water heater. The Realtor® next door. The unread pre-inspection. Termination versus rescission. The joy of gardening. The secretive HOA. Those were the topics for this year’s sold-out Battle of the Barristers which “exceeded all expectations,” according to Marie Hansch, director of…
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