Advocacy
King 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…
Read MoreREALTORS® Testify for Maple Valley Townhomes
REALTORS® Testify for Maple Valley Townhomes Back to News Center October 22, 2025 Seattle King County REALTORS®’ public hearing testimony in support of allowing townhomes in the city’s commercial business (CB) zone was well-received by Maple Valley Planning Commissioners. REALTORS® emphasized the importance and value of quickly updating the city code to incorporate Unit Lot…
Read MoreCAOs Must Balance Environment and Housing
CAOs Must Balance Environment and Housing Back to News Center October 22, 2025 Under Washington’s Growth Management Act (GMA), every city is required to adopt and enforce a Critical Areas Ordinance (CAO) to protect environmentally sensitive areas and safeguard the public from natural hazards. Cities must update their CAOs every 10 years using the Best…
Read MoreBurien Residents Seek to Overturn Ordinance
Burien Residents Seek to Overturn Ordinance Back to News Center October 22, 2025 Under the leadership of Burien Mayor Kevin Schilling, and with the help of a skilled planning staff, the city of Burien not only met the minimum requirements of State comprehensive planning legislation, but the city council also stepped up to address the…
Read MoreSeattle Council President Streamlines Permits
Seattle Council President Streamlines Permits Back to News Center October 22, 2025 REALTOR®-supported Seattle City Council President Sara Nelson has delivered on a campaign promise to cut red tape with new legislation that will reduce barriers and allow small businesses to setup storefronts faster and cheaper. SKCR believes energizing small retail businesses will add safety…
Read MoreSeattle Passes Ban on Predatory Home-Buying
Seattle Passes Ban on Predatory Home-Buying Back to News Center October 22, 2025 Seattle King County REALTORS® was proud to support legislation in Seattle sponsored by REALTOR®-supported Mayor Bruce Harrell, Councilmember Joy Hollingsworth, and Councilmember Mark Solomon to prohibit predatory home-buying. The legislation will encourage prospective home-sellers to consult and retain experts like REALTORS® before…
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