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REALTORS® Visit Washington D.C. for Legislative Meetings
REALTORS® Visit Washington D.C. for Legislative Meetings Back to News Center June 9, 2025 Last week, nearly 20 members of Seattle King County REALTORS® traveled to Washington, D.C. to participate in the National Association of REALTORS® Legislative Meetings (RLM). Over five days, REALTORS® from across the country met to discuss association and industry business. The…
Read MoreREALTOR® wins and losses in Olympia this year
REALTOR® wins and losses in Olympia this year Back to News Center May 30, 2025 In a year of playing defense in the Washington State Legislature, the real estate industry recorded some impressive wins for housing, despite an anticipated loss on rent control. “Overall, this session was a win for REALTORS® and their clients,” said…
Read MoreAffiliate Spotlight: Kelcey Myers, Fidelity National Title
Affiliate Spotlight: Kelcey Myers, Fidelity National Title Back to News Center May 30, 2025 After 24 years in the business of title and escrow, VP Sales Manager Kelcey Myers sees herself as a partner of real estate agents, finding solutions for problems that crop up in transactions. “I love seeing my agents succeed and win…
Read MoreMembers 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…
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