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Affiliate Spotlight: Christina Kwong of Pomelo
Affiliate Spotlight: Christina Kwong of Pomelo Back to News Center October 28, 2026 Moving is stressful enough without having to figure out what to do with everything in your house! Christina Kwong, Founder & CEO of Pomelo, helps take the chaos out of moving by coordinating everything from sorting what to sell, donate, or junk…
Read MoreSeattle King County REALTORS® Receives 2026 GOLD Global Achievement Award
Seattle King County REALTORS® Receives 2026 GOLD Global Achievement Award Back to News Center October 28, 2026 Seattle King County REALTORS® (SKCR) is proud to announce that it has received the 2026 GOLD Global Achievement Award from the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), recognizing the association’s outstanding commitment to global outreach, education, and international engagement.…
Read MoreIssues & Impacts Q3 2026
Issues & Impacts Q3 2026 Back to News Center October 16, 2026 Seattle: Do-Not-Solicit Ordinance — Advocacy Win SKCR achieved a major advocacy victory by securing a critical amendment to Seattle’s Do-Not-Solicit ordinance. The ordinance, introduced by Councilmember Dionne Foster, establishes a city-managed Do-Not-Solicit list intended to protect homeowners from aggressive and predatory homebuying practices.…
Read MoreDes Moines Transforming Neighborhoods Project Brings New Focus to Community Revitalization
Des Moines Transforming Neighborhoods Project Brings New Focus to Community Revitalization Partnership brings real estate expertise and community-focused strategies to Des Moines’ future Back to News Center October 14, 2026 This week, Seattle King County REALTORS® joined the City of Des Moines and The Counselors of Real Estate® (CRE) in advancing the Transforming Neighborhoods Project,…
Read MoreAnother Sold-Out Year for Battle of the Barristers
Another Sold-Out Year for Battle of the Barristers Back to News Center September 25, 2026 Seattle King County REALTORS® once again brought together hundreds of real estate professionals for Battle of the Barristers, held September 15 at Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue. The event sold out for the third year in a row, with 660 registered…
Read MoreREALTOR®-Supported Candidate Appointed to Seattle City Council
REALTOR®-Supported Candidate Appointed to Seattle City Council Back to News Center April 17, 2024 Tanya Woo, whom Seattle King County REALTORS® supported in her unsuccessful bid to win a city council seat in November 2023, was appointed to an open seat on the council in January. Woo filled a council vacancy created when Councilmember Teresa…
Read MoreSeattle City Council Launches the 2024 Budget Process
Seattle City Council Launches the 2024 Budget Process Back to News Center April 17, 2024 Needing to fill an expected $220+ million budget hole, the Seattle City Council has begun discussions on a budget that will be adopted in November. In contrast to the old council that was principally interested in new taxes, the new…
Read MoreNew Kirkland Planning Commissioner
New Kirkland Planning Commissioner Back to News Center April 17, 2024 The Kirkland City Council has appointed Gina Madeya to the Planning Commission. Madeya, a broker at Windermere Yarrow Bay and Vice President ofGovernmental & Public Affairs at Seattle King County REALTORS®, will join six other commissioners in advising the City Council on all matters…
Read MoreBURIEN: Dispute Between City and Sheriff Escalates With New Federal Lawsuit
BURIEN: Dispute Between City and Sheriff Escalates With New Federal Lawsuit Back to News Center April 17, 2024 A dispute that has been simmering since mid-2023 between the City of Burien and the King County Sheriff’s Office escalated in March when Patti Cole-Tindall sued the city in federal district court over a new ordinance passed…
Read MoreREALTORS® Propose Lot-Splitting
REALTORS® Propose Lot-Splitting Back to News Center April 17, 2024 This year, counties and cities throughout the state are required to update their comprehensive plans. For housing issues, comprehensive plans set the policies upon which zoning and development regulations are established. Seattle King County REALTORS® (SKCR) is advocating strongly for policies that increase housing supply…
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