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Q4 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,…
Read MoreReal estate company named King County Small Business of the Year
Real estate company named King County Small Business of the Year Back to News Center October 24, 2025 ABLE Environments, a real estate company that focuses on issues of accessible living and housing decisions for an aging population, was named the 2025 King County Small Business of the Year. The company, co-founded in 2017 by…
Read MoreNominations Sought for the 88th Seattle King County First Citizen Award
Nominations Sought for the 88th Seattle King County First Citizen Award Back to News Center October 23, 2025 Organizers of the prestigious Seattle King County First Citizen Award are seeking nominations for the 88th honoree. The award, presented annually since 1939, celebrates giving back to enhance our quality of life, whether in the form of…
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