Help us prevent liability on sellers and risks to buyers by opposing HB 1951. On Thursday, January 27th, the Legislature will hear House Bill 1951. This bill will add huge new liability to all home sellers and overturn decades of precedent in real estate transactional law. HB 1951 will remove… Read more
Washington State is facing an unprecedented housing crisis. We have the lowest ratio of dwelling units to households of any state in the country, according to an EcoNorthwest study published by the Washington State Department of Commerce. Put simply, there aren’t enough houses to meet demand. One Washington city, however,… Read more
Washington State ranks dead last among 50 states in the ratio of housing units to number of existing households, according to an EcoNorthwest study published by the Washington State Department of Commerce. For every household, the study reports, Washington has roughly a single unit or less of housing. In King County… Read more
The newest edition of Issues and Impacts has just been posted. You can access the latest edition and read past editions any time on our Issues and Impacts page. Issues & Impacts is a quarterly publication produced by the Seattle King County REALTORS® to inform members about current issues and successes… Read more
Yesterday, the results of King County’s November 2nd election were certified. Historically, odd-year general elections in King County see lower voter turnout, an average of 44% of registered voters. This election was no different: after the votes were tallied, King County saw 43.41% voter turnout. For Seattle King County REALTORS®,… Read more
SEATTLE, Washington (July 16, 2021) – Building much-needed affordable housing requires the skillful use of partnerships and incentives, not 11th hour regulations that limit the use of scarce urban land for housing, according to leaders from the Seattle King County REALTORS® (SKCR). Reacting to the City of Seattle’s last-minute amendments… Read more
The newest edition of Issues and Impacts has just been posted. You can access the latest edition and read past editions any time on our Issues and Impacts page. Issues & Impacts is a quarterly publication produced by the Seattle King County REALTORS® to inform members about current issues and successes… Read more
The newest edition of Issues and Impacts has just been posted. You can access the latest edition and read past editions any time on our Issues and Impacts page. Issues & Impacts is a quarterly publication produced by the Seattle King County REALTORS® to inform members about current issues and successes… Read more
REALTORS® and Affiliates have helped our REALTOR® Political Action Committee (RPAC) set a new local and statewide record with a total of $52,407 raised for RPAC during the online auction held March 9-12. This auction allowed members to bid on wine, spirits, gift baskets, and experiences while supporting RPAC during… Read more
Washington REALTORS® (WR) has made the authorization of Detached Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in rural areas a top priority in 2021. Detached ADUs are separate small residential units that provide affordable housing for renters and makes property ownership more affordable, while providing additional options for younger and older family members… Read more