Posts by jnaegeli
REALTORS® Help Clarify Rental Price-Fixing Issue
REALTORS® Help Clarify Rental Price-Fixing Issue Back to News Center October 22, 2025 There has been growing concern over the use of software services that provide algorithmic analysis of public and non-public data to assist landlords with setting rental prices and other leasing terms (algorithmic rent-setting tools). Lawsuits and legislative materials allege these services reduce…
Read MoreFederal Way Code Changes for New Housing
Federal Way Code Changes for New Housing Back to News Center October 22, 2025 Seattle King County REALTORS® continue to support Federal Way’s proactive efforts to address the housing crisis through zoning reform, partnerships, and strategic planning. Earlier this year, REALTORS® backed code changes to promote middle housing and streamline the development of owner-occupied townhomes—making…
Read MoreKing County Energy Mandate Removed
King County Energy Mandate Removed Back to News Center October 22, 2025 For many years, environmental advocates have lobbied to require residential energy audits and energy upgrades mandated at the point of sale. A proposal in King County would have prevented sellers from closing a transaction until they conducted an energy audit, made the score…
Read MoreSeattle Proposes B&O Tax Increase
Seattle Proposes B&O Tax Increase Back to News Center October 22, 2025 This fall, Seattle voters will be asked to decide on an increase to the city’s Business & Occupation (B&O) tax. The proposal comes from Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell and Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck and could have significant implications for REALTORS®, real estate firms,…
Read MoreDesign Review Reform in Enumclaw
Design Review Reform in Enumclaw Back to News Center October 22, 2025 Enumclaw is the latest city in King County to take steps toward streamlining its permitting process by reforming its design review procedures. In January 2025, Jeff Potter of Integrity Land LLC submitted a privately initiated code amendment request focused on townhouse development standards.…
Read MoreNominations Open for REALTOR® Achievement Awards
Nominations Open for REALTOR® Achievement Awards Back to News Center October 10, 2025 The Seattle King County REALTORS® Awards Committee welcomes your nomination of Association members who have made significant and positive contributions to our industry, community, and the REALTOR® Association. Winners of these awards will be honored at the Awards & Installation Banquet on November…
Read MoreSKCR Members Appointed to 2026 NAR Committees
SKCR Members Appointed to 2026 NAR Committees Back to News Center October 10, 2025 Congratulations to the Seattle King County REALTORS® named to National Association of REALTORS® committee positions in 2026! Our organization is proud to promote and encourage the leadership of our members nationally. It’s important that the voices of the Pacific Northwest are…
Read MoreBattle of the Barristers 2025: A Knockout Success!
Battle of the Barristers 2025: A Knockout Success! Back to News Center October 6, 2025 Seattle King County REALTORS® once again delivered one of the best legal education events of the year with the Battle of the Barristers, held on October 1 at the Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue. Nearly 600 REALTORS® packed the venue for…
Read MoreAffiliate Spotlight: Erin Alexander, Finally Social
Affiliate Spotlight: Erin Alexander, Finally Social Back to News Center October 6, 2025 Erin Alexander is the CEO of Finally Social, a full-scale marketing consultancy for real estate professionals, including agents, mortgage brokers, and title and escrow officers. Her business card also lists the title “Top Social Butterfly,” which means you have probably already met…
Read MoreQ3 2025 REALTOR® Good Neighbor Brings Others Along
Q3 2025 REALTOR® Good Neighbor Brings Others Along Back to News Center September 29, 2025 Seattle King County REALTORS® congratulates Joe Easterday of Windermere Mount Baker, the winner of the Q3 2025 Good Neighbor Award! Although Joe is involved in many charitable activities, this award specifically honors his work with Project Cool for Back-to-School, a…
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