Margo Willis, 2017 President of the Washington REALTORS®, welcomed local association leaders from around the state to a special advocacy reception on October 19 in Bellevue. Members of the Asian Real Estate Association of America in greater Seattle and the leaders of the Young Professional Network of King County also… Read more
The general election REALTOR® Voting Guide provides you with information to make an informed choice before you cast your ballot. Before you vote in the upcoming election, find out where the candidates stand on the issues most affecting your business. The guide was mailed to King County real estate brokers… Read more
Seattle King County REALTORS® is sad to announce the passing of 1998 Association President Steven D. Maples. Mr. Maples was a sales associate for Windermere and Keller Williams. He served for a number of years on the Board of Directors and received the Association’s Community Service Award in 1995 for… Read more
Board members of the Seattle King County REALTORS® gathered at the Seattle Westin last night to hear Microsoft’s Brad Smith address challenges for our region at the annual Runstad Center Leadership Dinner. The Runstad Center, part of the College of Built Environments at the University of Washington, has a unique… Read more
BELLEVUE, Washington (Oct. 12, 2016) – REALTORS® voted to join other supporters of a bond proposal for the Kent School District, not only by unanimous endorsement of the measure, but also by pledging assistance for a “get-out-the-vote” campaign for the Nov. 8 election. The new bonds (Proposition No. 1) would… Read more
BELLEVUE, Washington (Oct. 12, 2016) – REALTORS® voted unanimously to endorse a bond proposition to fund capital projects for the Auburn School District. As part of its support, association members pledge assistance with “get out the YES vote” efforts for the Nov. 8 election. The new bonds (Proposition No. 1)… Read more
KIRKLAND, Washington (Oct. 5, 2016) – It’s still a seller’s market, but some leaders from Northwest Multiple Listing Service think the imbalance may be easing in some areas, pointing to a slower pace of sales and moderating prices. Others aren’t convinced, citing mixed indicators. Northwest MLS statistics summarizing September activity… Read more
A recently released report from the White House urges state and local government to review and revise policies which may restrict the adequate supply of housing for the nation’s work force. “This report is very timely, considering the work we are engaged in with the City of Seattle and other… Read more
REALTOR® leaders representing the tri-county area served by the Seattle King County, the Tacoma Pierce County and the Snohomish County Camano Associations of REALTORS® have voted to take a neutral position on the $54 billion Sound Transit 3 proposal to be considered by voters on the November ballot. The decision… Read more
Twenty past presidents of Seattle King County REALTORS®, whose service to the Association spans a period of 45 years, came together at the Seattle Yacht Club last Friday. Bruce Downs (1994) joined the group, traveling from Chicago with his wife and former SKCR CEO, Ginger Downs. Current president, Patti Hill,… Read more