Advocacy
Washington REALTORS® Hill Day: When Member Voices Move Policy
Washington REALTORS® Hill Day: When Member Voices Move Policy Back to News Center January 30, 2026 Every year, hundreds of REALTORS® from across the state take time away from their businesses, clients, and families for one simple reason: to show up for our industry. Hill Day is more than a trip to Olympia, it’s a…
Read MoreIssues & Impacts Q4 2025
Issues & Impacts Q4 2025 Back to News Center January 28, 2026 Issues & Impacts is a quarterly publication produced by Seattle King County REALTORS® to inform members about current issues and successes within the Government Affairs Department. IN THIS ISSUE: Supporting Co-Living Housing Models Expanding the Multi-Family Tax Exemption (MFTE) in Maple Valley REALTOR®-Endorsed…
Read MoreHousing Court Commissioner Positions Approved
Housing Court Commissioner Positions Approved Back to News Center January 28, 2026 Last year, REALTOR®-supported King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn spearheaded an effort to add new housing court commissioner positions to the King County Superior Court. The Council approved the legislation in November 2025. This initiative aims to address the significant backlog of unlawful detainer…
Read MoreBellevue Streamlines Middle-Housing Permits to Support More Diverse Home Options
Bellevue Streamlines Middle-Housing Permits to Support More Diverse Home Options Back to News Center January 28, 2026 This month, the City of Bellevue will introduce a new permit type designed to speed approvals for middle‑housing projects—townhomes, stacked flats, and cottage clusters with three to six units on a single parcel. The updated process creates clearer…
Read MoreSouth King County Updates Q4 2025
South King County Updates Q4 2025 Back to News Center January 28, 2026 Supporting Co-Living Housing Models In 2024 the Legislature passed ESHB 1998 regarding Co-Living Housing. The new law is intended to assist with the state’s housing affordability crisis. It requires each city to modify its code to accommodate Co-Living Housing by December 31,…
Read MoreKing County Offers Rebates to Support Septic and Side Sewer System Health
King County Offers Rebates to Support Septic and Side Sewer System Health Back to News Center January 16, 2026 King County is encouraging homeowners to keep their wastewater systems functioning properly by offering financial incentives through its Septic System Maintenance and Side Sewer Repair Rebate Program. The initiative aims to protect public health, safeguard property…
Read MoreNew Predatory Home Buying Rules in Seattle
New Predatory Home Buying Rules in Seattle Back to News Center November 3, 2025 Recently, the city of Seattle adopted Ordinance 127292 (effective October 18, 2025) which establishes consumer protections for homeowners targeted by unsolicited offers to purchase residential property. This legislation is a response to the growing prevalence of predatory home-buying practices that disproportionately…
Read MoreKittitas Insurance Issue: Protecting the American Dream in the Face of Wildfire Risk
Kittitas Insurance Issue: Protecting the American Dream in the Face of Wildfire Risk Back to News Center October 27, 2025 As wildfire risk escalates across the Pacific Northwest, homeowners in Kittitas County are confronting a troubling consequence: rising home insurance cancellations, non-renewals, and sharply increased premiums. Seattle King County REALTORS® (SKCR) is sounding an alarm,…
Read MoreIssues & Impacts Q3 2025
Issues & Impacts Q3 2025 Back to News Center October 22, 2025 Issues & Impacts is a quarterly publication produced by Seattle King County REALTORS® to inform members about current issues and successes within the Government Affairs Department. IN THIS ISSUE: REALTORS® Poised for Major Wins in Seattle REALTORS® Testify for Maple Valley Townhomes CAOs…
Read MoreREALTORS® Poised for Major Wins in Seattle
REALTORS® Poised for Major Wins in Seattle Back to News Center October 22, 2025 In Seattle, Seattle King County REALTORS® is poised for a number of wins that will unlock major housing capacity throughout the city. For more than two years, we have been advocating for a bold, housing-focused update to the 20-Year Seattle Comprehensive…
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