Archive for January 2026
Issues & Impacts Q4 2025
Issues & Impacts Q4 2025 Back to News Center January 28, 2026 Issues & Impacts is a quarterly publication produced by Seattle King County REALTORS® to inform members about current issues and successes within the Government Affairs Department. IN THIS ISSUE: Supporting Co-Living Housing Models Expanding the Multi-Family Tax Exemption (MFTE) in Maple Valley REALTOR®-Endorsed…
Read MoreHousing Court Commissioner Positions Approved
Housing Court Commissioner Positions Approved Back to News Center January 28, 2026 Last year, REALTOR®-supported King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn spearheaded an effort to add new housing court commissioner positions to the King County Superior Court. The Council approved the legislation in November 2025. This initiative aims to address the significant backlog of unlawful detainer…
Read MoreBellevue Streamlines Middle-Housing Permits to Support More Diverse Home Options
Bellevue Streamlines Middle-Housing Permits to Support More Diverse Home Options Back to News Center January 28, 2026 This month, the City of Bellevue will introduce a new permit type designed to speed approvals for middle‑housing projects—townhomes, stacked flats, and cottage clusters with three to six units on a single parcel. The updated process creates clearer…
Read MoreSouth King County Updates Q4 2025
South King County Updates Q4 2025 Back to News Center January 28, 2026 Supporting Co-Living Housing Models In 2024 the Legislature passed ESHB 1998 regarding Co-Living Housing. The new law is intended to assist with the state’s housing affordability crisis. It requires each city to modify its code to accommodate Co-Living Housing by December 31,…
Read MoreKing County Offers Rebates to Support Septic and Side Sewer System Health
King County Offers Rebates to Support Septic and Side Sewer System Health Back to News Center January 16, 2026 King County is encouraging homeowners to keep their wastewater systems functioning properly by offering financial incentives through its Septic System Maintenance and Side Sewer Repair Rebate Program. The initiative aims to protect public health, safeguard property…
Read MoreNWMLS December Market Report: Inventory Continues to Rise as Buyer Demand Remains Constrained
NWMLS December Market Report: Inventory Continues to Rise as Buyer Demand Remains Constrained Back to News Center January 7, 2026 Information and statistics compiled and reported by the Northwest Multiple Listing Service. KIRKLAND, Washington – January 6, 2026 – Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS), the source for the most current, accurate market listing data in…
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