The demand for housing should remain steady largely because of a hot job market and first-time home buyers in the Greater Seattle Area*. That is the biggest takeaway from the 2020 economic forecast presented by Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner at the sold-out 4th Annual YPN The Edge Breakfast. The… Read more
As real estate professionals face constantly changing market conditions, maintaining trusted relationships with clients is the key to weathering any ups and downs in a market. That was the dominant theme at the sold-out 4th annual Young Professionals Network (YPN) networking breakfast at the Bellevue Club. “Experts become experts because… Read more
“A community is defined by who lives there,” said Christine Gregoire, former Washington State Governor and current CEO of Challenge Seattle. “It can’t be only the wealthy; it has to be a diversity of incomes. It ought to include our teachers, firefighters, law enforcement officers, first responders, and the builders… Read more
The 2019 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… 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. 3rd Quarter 2019 Edition of Issues and Impacts
HUD has recently released its revised rule on FHA insured condominium loans. The new rule allows FHA borrowers to obtain “single unit approval” on non-FHA approved condominium properties that meet certain requirements. Such approvals had been suspended during the recession. The revised rule makes additional changes that hold the promise… Read more
“Middle income folks can’t afford to live in our communities. And that’s a problem,” said Mamie Marcuss at a recent Seattle King County REALTORS® meeting. Marcuss is the Director of Programs for Challenge Seattle, a private sector initiative led by many of the Seattle region’s CEOs working to address critical… Read more
The primary election REALTOR® Voting Guide provides you with information to make an informed choice before you cast your ballot. Before you vote in the upcoming election, find out where the candidates stand on the issues most affecting your business. The 2019 Primary Election REALTOR® Voting Guide can also be viewed… Read more
The newest edition of Issues & Impacts has just been posted. You can access the latest edition and read past editions any time at nwrealtor.com/advocacy/issuesimpacts.
The new accessory dwelling unit (ADU/DADU) legislation expected to be considered by the Seattle City Council sometime this summer is a positive step toward creating more affordable housing in our region. However, the proposal goes too far in limiting the choice of individual property owners who wish to build a… Read more