Archive for October 2026
CEO Russ Hokanson Inducted into NAR’s Prestigious Smith Society
CEO Russ Hokanson Inducted into NAR’s Prestigious Smith Society Back to News Center October 30, 2026 Seattle King County REALTORS® is proud to announce that Chief Executive Officer Russell (Russ) Hokanson has been inducted into the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) 2026 Dr. Almon R. “Bud” Smith AE Leadership Society. Russ is one of just…
Read MoreAffiliate Spotlight: Christina Kwong of Pomelo
Affiliate Spotlight: Christina Kwong of Pomelo Back to News Center October 28, 2026 Moving is stressful enough without having to figure out what to do with everything in your house! Christina Kwong, Founder & CEO of Pomelo, helps take the chaos out of moving by coordinating everything from sorting what to sell, donate, or junk…
Read MoreSeattle King County REALTORS® Receives 2026 GOLD Global Achievement Award
Seattle King County REALTORS® Receives 2026 GOLD Global Achievement Award Back to News Center October 28, 2026 Seattle King County REALTORS® (SKCR) is proud to announce that it has received the 2026 GOLD Global Achievement Award from the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), recognizing the association’s outstanding commitment to global outreach, education, and international engagement.…
Read MoreIssues & Impacts Q3 2026
Issues & Impacts Q3 2026 Back to News Center October 16, 2026 Seattle: Do-Not-Solicit Ordinance — Advocacy Win SKCR achieved a major advocacy victory by securing a critical amendment to Seattle’s Do-Not-Solicit ordinance. The ordinance, introduced by Councilmember Dionne Foster, establishes a city-managed Do-Not-Solicit list intended to protect homeowners from aggressive and predatory homebuying practices.…
Read MoreDes Moines Transforming Neighborhoods Project Brings New Focus to Community Revitalization
Des Moines Transforming Neighborhoods Project Brings New Focus to Community Revitalization Partnership brings real estate expertise and community-focused strategies to Des Moines’ future Back to News Center October 14, 2026 This week, Seattle King County REALTORS® joined the City of Des Moines and The Counselors of Real Estate® (CRE) in advancing the Transforming Neighborhoods Project,…
Read MoreAffiliate Spotlight: Erin Alexander, Finally Social Real Estate Marketing
Affiliate Spotlight: Erin Alexander, Finally Social Real Estate Marketing Back to News Center October 1, 2026 At Finally Social, Erin Alexander is named the “Top Social Butterfly,” indicating a more playful approach to the Founder & CEO role. Her marketing company also employs a Chief Zen Officer and a Connection Curator. So when you are…
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