Posts by jnaegeli
2025 Year in Review: We Delivered For You!
2025 Year in Review: We Delivered For You! Back to News Center December 19, 2025 In 2025, the Association focused on delivering value to members’ businesses through every aspect of its work. Our purpose remains clear: to support member success and promote a real estate industry that serves the best interests of professionals and their…
Read MoreAffiliate Spotlight: Dianna Johnson, Banner Bank
Affiliate Spotlight: Dianna Johnson, Banner Bank Back to News Center December 1, 2025 Dianna Johnson of Banner Bank has been in the mortgage industry for two decades, but is still learning new things. “Every day is different,” she says about why she enjoys her work. “I love problem-solving and helping people realize their dream of…
Read MoreQ4 Good Neighbor Judie O’Brien
Q4 Good Neighbor Judie O’Brien Back to News Center December 1, 2025 Seattle King County REALTORS® is proud to recognize Judie O’Brien, designated broker of O’Brien Real Estate and founder of True North German Shepherd Rescue, as the Q4 2025 recipient of the Good Neighbor Award. Judie’s passion for German Shepherds began in childhood and…
Read MoreCelebrating Excellence: 2025 Awards & Installation Gala Recap
Celebrating Excellence: 2025 Awards & Installation Gala Recap Back to News Center November 26, 2025 FULL EVENT PHOTO ALBUM Seattle King County REALTORS® lit up the evening on November 20, 2025, with a sold-out Awards & Installation Gala that truly embodied our theme: “World Class: Your City. Your Association.” It was a night of inspiration,…
Read MoreGet the Edge on 2026: Lawrence Yun Shares Why Home Prices Won’t Crash
Get the Edge on 2026: Lawrence Yun Shares Why Home Prices Won’t Crash Back to News Center November 13, 2025 “Not in my lifetime” was the response by Dr. Lawrence Yun, chief economist at the National Association of REALTORS® when asked if he expects mortgage rates would drop to 5%. (He expects rates to settle…
Read More2025 REALTOR® Achievement Awards Announcement
2025 REALTOR® Achievement Awards Announcement Back to News Center November 10, 2025 The highlight of the Seattle King County REALTORS®’ Awards & Installation Gala is our prestigious awards ceremony, recognizing world-class REALTORS® whose dedication, leadership, and service have elevated our industry and our community. Recipients will receive their awards at the sold-out event on November 20, 2025.…
Read MoreNWMLS Stats indicate buyers have more options
NWMLS Stats indicate buyers have more options Back to News Center November 3, 2025 Buyers across Washington state have more options, thanks to growing inventory, moderating prices and mortgage rates that are trending slightly lower, according to the Northwest Multiple Listing Service report for September activity. Brokers in the 27 counties served by NWMLS reported…
Read MoreNew Predatory Home Buying Rules in Seattle
New Predatory Home Buying Rules in Seattle Back to News Center November 3, 2025 Recently, the city of Seattle adopted Ordinance 127292 (effective October 18, 2025) which establishes consumer protections for homeowners targeted by unsolicited offers to purchase residential property. This legislation is a response to the growing prevalence of predatory home-buying practices that disproportionately…
Read MoreAffiliate Spotlight: Wendy Gerber, In-House Escrow
Affiliate Spotlight: Wendy Gerber, In-House Escrow Back to News Center October 31, 2025 Wendy Gerber of In-House Escrow is both a cat person and a dog person, which likely means she can work with anyone. And as the Business Development Manager, she does work with a lot of people, especially explaining escrow and why it’s…
Read MoreKittitas Insurance Issue: Protecting the American Dream in the Face of Wildfire Risk
Kittitas Insurance Issue: Protecting the American Dream in the Face of Wildfire Risk Back to News Center October 27, 2025 As wildfire risk escalates across the Pacific Northwest, homeowners in Kittitas County are confronting a troubling consequence: rising home insurance cancellations, non-renewals, and sharply increased premiums. Seattle King County REALTORS® (SKCR) is sounding an alarm,…
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