“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
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Citing a previously undiscussed restriction of Washington’s Stay at Home order, the Seattle City Council has stopped consideration of the recently resurrected large employer business tax. Read our previous story on the large employer business tax According to published reports, Seattle City Council President M. Lorena Gonzalez has determined that… 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. View First Quarter Issues & Impacts
“Home ownership builds stronger communities.” “It’s not only about money; it’s also about accountability and effectiveness. We need measurable results.” – King County Assessor John Wilson That was the message from King County Assessor John Wilson to REALTORS® recently when addressing the need to “move forward” with providing more housing… Read more
Five hundred REALTORS® from across the state showed up in Olympia this year for the Washington REALTOR® Hill Day event on January 23. “We had over 90 REALTORS® and Affiliates from King County in Olympia this year,” said Seattle King County REALTOR® President Georgia Stevens. “This is our biggest turnout… Read more
More affordable housing options would help prevent displacements of hard-working individuals and families, as well as improve the overall quality of life for all. Extension of the Multi-Family Tax Exemption (MFTE) The MFTE program is central to urban redevelopment and housing supply efforts which focus on affordability. Many cities, including… Read more
Recent studies project an increase of about 360,000 people living in King County by 2040. East and South King County are the areas expected to experience the greatest percentage increases in population by 2040 – which includes Redmond, Bellevue, and Renton. In order to address our pressing housing need, Representative Joe Fitzgibbon… Read more
Seattle King County REALTORS® (SKCR) voted overwhelmingly to endorse funding requests from three school districts that will be on the February 11 Special Election ballot. SKCR has a strong history of supporting strong school districts. Good schools are the first thing homebuyers ask us about. Good schools are essential for… Read more