In a survey of Seattle King County REALTORS® during July 2016, 81% of respondents said they have a positive outlook for their business in the next two years. 67% of respondents are brokers and are in offices located in Seattle/North and Eastside King County. The majority are female, aged 52-69.… Read more
Over 83 players and 30 sponsors and volunteers attended the first Charity Golf Tournament on August 1. The event was put on by the Affiliate Council and the Young Professionals Network. The weather was beautiful and attendees were generous as over $12,000 was raised to be split between the designated… Read more
KIRKLAND, Washington (Aug.4, 2016) – Home prices are still rising but the supply of homes is improving, prompting brokers to suggest some relief is in sight for would-be buyers. “We might actually be starting to move very slowly back toward a more balanced market,” said OB Jacobi, president of Windermere… Read more
The Seattle King County REALTORS® has elected Georgia Wall and Rich Bergdahl to the Board of the National Association of REALTORS®. As NAR Directors, Wall and Bergdahl will represent King County at two national meetings each year and cast votes on the NAR Board of Directors. They will each serve terms… Read more
The Runstad Center at the University of Washington has released its much anticipated study of factors that impede the construction of affordable condominiums in the Puget Sound region. The study concludes that “insurance costs and the risk of litigation, if mitigated, can contribute toward the delivery of more affordable for-sale… Read more
The primary 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. Don’t forget to vote and make sure your ballots are postmarked by August… Read more
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President Patti Hill has announced August 2, 2016 as the date when Seattle King County REALTORS® will elect the Association’s representatives to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). The Association will elect two representatives to the NAR Board of Directors this year. These Board representatives will serve two year terms… Read more
The 2017 Board of Directors election was held June 1 – 30, 2016. The election results are listed below. Thank you to those members who put their names forward as candidates and to all those who cast a vote this year. Elected Officers (one-year): PRESIDENT: Sam DeBord, Coldwell Banker Danforth | Seattle… Read more
KIRKLAND, Washington (July 6, 2016) Home sales around Western Washington continued at a torrid pace during June, but a 10 percent year-over-year increase in new listings has some brokers with Northwest Multiple Listing Service suggesting a little relief may be emerging. In the meantime, “We have a long way to… Read more