Posts by jnaegeli
Seattle 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…
Read MoreBroker event focuses on wins and leadership in uncertain times
Broker event focuses on wins and leadership in uncertain times Back to News Center September 11, 2025 The latest Broker/Owner Success Summit (BOSS) of Seattle King County REALTORS® on September 10 featured a comprehensive update from the leadership of Washington REALTORS®, as well as a panel of local owners and managers. President John Blom and…
Read More25 Years of REALTOR® Safety
25 Years of REALTOR® Safety Back to News Center September 2, 2025 When a well-respected REALTOR® was killed while showing a home in a King County suburb in January 2001, it prompted organizations within and outside the real estate industry to revisit safety standards for agents across Washington state. Shortly after Mike Emert’s brutal stabbing,…
Read MoreAffiliate Spotlight: Jordan Swerland, American Pacific Mortgage
Affiliate Spotlight: Jordan Swerland, American Pacific Mortgage Back to News Center August 28, 2025 Jordan Swerland has been working with REALTORS® since he was 10 years old—first by mowing lawns, and now as a senior loan officer with American Pacific Mortgage. A little bit about Jordan Why did you become an Affiliate with Seattle King…
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