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
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
Washington REALTORS® (WR) has made the improvement of condominium construction financing a top priority in 2021. Demand for new condominiums continues to exceed available supply, especially for first-time homeowners and those seeking to downsize. According to NWMLS, the median price for a condominium was $430,000 in 2020, for the 6,884… Read more
Washington REALTORS® has made the permanent removal of racial covenants from title a top priority in 2021. Racial covenants or deed restrictions preventing homeownership by racial minorities are an explicit legacy of racial discrimination in housing. While such covenants have been ruled unconstitutional and unenforceable, they are still on the… 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. 4th Quarter 2020 Edition of Issues and Impacts In this issue: Housing Inventory Public Safety Issues Seattle Budget Property Taxes Issaquah Real… Read more
Seattle King County REALTORS® invites members to attend the free virtual Washington REALTORS® committee meetings starting on January 18 through January 21. Take advantage of this opportunity to hear from guest speakers, attend WR Association meetings, and learn about our priority legislative issues during this legislative session. “This year, attending… Read more
“It takes all of us. REALTORS® stepping up to what’s right… Together, we’ll fight until the fight for fair is one.” The National Association of REALTORS®’ new consumer campaign video reinforces the message that REALTORS® believe fair housing is worth fighting for. As a REALTOR®, you can help amplify the… Read more
The 2020 General Election REALTOR® Voting Guide is filled with information that helps you understand where each candidate stands on issues that are relevant to your business. The endorsements and ratings of each candidate are compiled by real estate professionals, your colleagues, based on personal interviews with candidates and past support of… Read more