Posts by jnaegeli
Burien Down-Zoning Is “Off the Table”
Burien Down-Zoning Is “Off the Table” Back to News Center May 1, 2026 Pushback from Burien residents against city ordinances increasing density have largely been put to rest following a review of city ordinances. In 2025, the Burien City Council approved density increases that exceeded the minimum requirements of HB 1110 and included a reclassification…
Read MoreInfrastructure Improvement Exemptions for Small-Scale Infill Development in Kent
Infrastructure Improvement Exemptions for Small-Scale Infill Development in Kent Back to News Center May 1, 2026 Seattle King County REALTORS® successfully supported code changes in the City of Kent to exempt small infill housing projects of four or fewer units from requirements to expand infrastructure as a pre-condition of construction. The action is part of…
Read MoreSeattle and North King County: More Housing in More Places
Seattle and North King County: More Housing in More Places Back to News Center May 1, 2026 Seattle King County REALTORS® (SKCR) has played a vital role throughout the region in encouraging policymakers to prioritize housing supply, transit‑oriented growth, and permitting reform. We are eager to see the fruits of our labor in the form…
Read MoreFederal Way Planning Commission: Reform Minimum Parking Requirements
Federal Way Planning Commission: Reform Minimum Parking Requirements Back to News Center May 1, 2026 City parking requirements can have significant impacts on the cost of bringing new housing units to the market. Seattle King County REALTORS® is closely monitoring how cities are working to modify their development codes to comply with a 2025 state…
Read MoreBellevue Council Elects REALTOR®-Supported Mayor and Deputy Mayor
Bellevue Council Elects REALTOR®-Supported Mayor and Deputy Mayor Back to News Center April 29, 2026 The Bellevue City Council elected REALTOR®-supported councilmembers Mo Malakoutian and Dave Hamilton as mayor and deputy mayor, respectively, in January. Malakoutian and Hamilton will serve in these roles for the next two years. Malakoutian, still in his first term, succeeds…
Read MoreCity of Kent Begins Phase 3
City of Kent Begins Phase 3 Back to News Center April 29, 2026 Since adopting code changes in the comprehensive plan that were required by the WA legislature in 2025, the city of Kent launched an additional regulatory reform initiative called ReCode Kent – Phase 2. That effort, which is nearly concluded with support from…
Read MoreLocal REALTOR® Wins National Fair Housing Champion Award
Local REALTOR® Wins National Fair Housing Champion Award Back to News Center April 23, 2026 The National Association of REALTORS® and Realtor.com® today honored three winners, including Barry Long of Able Environments, with the Fair Housing Champion Award during NAR’s Fair Housing Month event, “Fair Housing Forward.” Honorees received recognition for their efforts to advance…
Read More2026 Applicants Receive $50,000 in Scholarships
2026 Applicants Receive $50,000 in Scholarships Back to News Center April 22, 2026 The Seattle King County First Citizen Scholarship Foundation is excited to announce that thanks to member generosity, 19 applicants will receive a 2026 scholarship, totaling $50,000. Scholarships are awarded to high school and college applicants, as well as our REALTOR® members, who…
Read MoreQ1 REALTOR® Good Neighbor Grows Community One Native Plant at a Time
Q1 REALTOR® Good Neighbor Grows Community One Native Plant at a Time Back to News Center April 17, 2026 Seattle King County REALTORS® named Ankie Stroes of John L. Scott Covington as its Q1 2026 Good Neighbor, honoring her long commitment as a Master Gardener in Maple Valley. Members of the Good Neighbor Committee presented…
Read More2026 RPAC Auction Raised a Record $78,000
2026 RPAC Auction Raised a Record $78,000 Back to News Center April 10, 2026 On April 9, 135 REALTORS® and Affiliates came together for a record-breaking night in support of the REALTOR® Political Action Committee (RPAC). This year’s “Under the Sea”-themed event brought out a full room, the highest attendance in the event’s history, and…
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