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Members in Action: REALTORS® Testify at Seattle City Council
Members in Action: REALTORS® Testify at Seattle City Council Back to News Center May 19, 2025 Watch the Public Hearing Hear Craig Walker (31:00), Sol Villarreal (35:00), Cheyenne Gillooly (39:00), and Garrett Nelson (46:00) testify at Seattle’s Select Committee for the Comprehensive Plan. The Issue Washington continues to face a housing crisis. There are not…
Read MoreREALTORS® Secure Key Victory in Bothell Sign Code Update
REALTORS® Secure Key Victory in Bothell Sign Code Update Back to News Center May 15, 2025 Seattle King County REALTORS® (SKCR) has successfully collaborated with the Bothell City Council to modernize the city’s sign regulations, ensuring alignment with recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings. This important update removes content-based distinctions in signage laws, strengthening compliance. Previously,…
Read MoreCandidates for the 2026 Board of Directors
Candidates for the 2026 Board of Directors Back to News Center May 15, 2025 Official Election Notice The online ballot will be open to all REALTOR® members in good standing on May 30, 2025, at 12:00 PM. Members will receive a weekly reminder email in June with a link to vote electronically. All votes must…
Read MoreAffiliate Spotlight: Lisa Lotus, Taurus Home Inspections
Affiliate Spotlight: Lisa Lotus, Taurus Home Inspections Back to News Center May 5, 2025 Lisa Lotus, the owner of Taurus Home Inspections, runs her business on relationships and education. She works closely with REALTORS® to promote the benefits of home inspection to buyers and sellers and makes herself available for questions and home services referrals…
Read MoreREALTORS® Attend Claudia Balducci’s Campaign Kickoff Event
REALTORS® Attend Claudia Balducci’s Campaign Kickoff Event Back to News Center May 2, 2025 On April 25, representatives from Seattle King County REALTORS® (SKCR) attended the campaign kick-off breakfast for Claudia Balducci, whom SKCR has endorsed for King County Executive in this year’s election. Balducci, a long-time REALTOR® Champion, currently serves on the King County…
Read MoreProperty taxes in Seattle area ranked 10th highest in 2024
Property taxes in Seattle area ranked 10th highest in 2024 Back to News Center May 1, 2025 Property taxes in the Seattle metro area ranked 10th highest among 216 other U.S. metros with a population of at least 200,000, according to data from Attom, a leading provider of property and real estate data. Its report…
Read MoreNAR’s 2025 Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends Report
NAR’s 2025 Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends Report Back to News Center May 1, 2025 Housing affordability continues to hamper would-be home buyers, according to a report from the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). It found the demographic profile of homeownership is shifting, with first-time owners comprising only 24% of the buyers, down from…
Read MoreOver $60,000 in Scholarships Awarded to 2025 Applicants
Over $60,000 in Scholarships Awarded to 2025 Applicants Back to News Center May 1, 2025 The Seattle King County First Citizen Scholarship Foundation is excited to announce that thanks to member generosity, 24 applicants will receive a 2025 scholarship, totaling $60,500. Scholarships are awarded to high school and college applicants, as well as our REALTOR®…
Read MoreIssues & Impacts Q1 2025
Issues & Impacts Q1 2025 Back to News Center April 28, 2025 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: REALTOR® Support for Increasing Housing Supply and Affordability REALTORS® Advocate for a Positive Regulatory…
Read MoreREALTOR® Support for Increasing Housing Supply and Affordability
REALTOR® Support for Increasing Housing Supply and Affordability Back to News Center April 28, 2025 Background During the last 5 years, the Legislature has tried several different approaches to address our state’s housing crisis: Incentives Beginning in 2019, with support from REALTORS®, the Legislature provided financial incentives to cities if they made specific modifications to…
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