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Washington REALTORS® Hill Day: When Member Voices Move Policy
Washington REALTORS® Hill Day: When Member Voices Move Policy Back to News Center January 30, 2026 Every year, hundreds of REALTORS® from across the state take time away from their businesses, clients, and families for one simple reason: to show up for our industry. Hill Day is more than a trip to Olympia, it’s a…
Read MoreIssues & 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…
Read MoreAffiliate Spotlight: Dominique Przywara, Gentle Giant Moving & Storage
Affiliate Spotlight: Dominique Przywara, Gentle Giant Moving & Storage Back to News Center December 31, 2025 Dominique Przywara (pronounced just like it looks) is the community relations specialist at Gentle Giant Moving and Storage and an active member of the Affiliate Council at SKCR. You have probably met her at one of our event, staffing…
Read More2025 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…
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