Advocacy
Bellevue Council Elects REALTOR®-Supported Mayor and Deputy Mayor
Bellevue Council Elects REALTOR®-Supported Mayor and Deputy Mayor Back to News Center April 29, 2026 The Bellevue City Council elected REALTOR®-supported councilmembers Mo Malakoutian and Dave Hamilton as mayor and deputy mayor, respectively, in January. Malakoutian and Hamilton will serve in these roles for the next two years. Malakoutian, still in his first term, succeeds…
Read MoreCity of Kent Begins Phase 3
City of Kent Begins Phase 3 Back to News Center April 29, 2026 Since adopting code changes in the comprehensive plan that were required by the WA legislature in 2025, the city of Kent launched an additional regulatory reform initiative called ReCode Kent – Phase 2. That effort, which is nearly concluded with support from…
Read More2026 RPAC Auction Raised a Record $78,000
2026 RPAC Auction Raised a Record $78,000 Back to News Center April 10, 2026 On April 9, 135 REALTORS® and Affiliates came together for a record-breaking night in support of the REALTOR® Political Action Committee (RPAC). This year’s “Under the Sea”-themed event brought out a full room, the highest attendance in the event’s history, and…
Read MoreWashington REALTORS® Hill Day: When Member Voices Move Policy
Washington REALTORS® Hill Day: When Member Voices Move Policy Back to News Center January 30, 2026 Every year, hundreds of REALTORS® from across the state take time away from their businesses, clients, and families for one simple reason: to show up for our industry. Hill Day is more than a trip to Olympia, it’s a…
Read MoreIssues & Impacts Q4 2025
Issues & Impacts Q4 2025 Back to News Center January 28, 2026 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: Supporting Co-Living Housing Models Expanding the Multi-Family Tax Exemption (MFTE) in Maple Valley REALTOR®-Endorsed…
Read MoreHousing Court Commissioner Positions Approved
Housing Court Commissioner Positions Approved Back to News Center January 28, 2026 Last year, REALTOR®-supported King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn spearheaded an effort to add new housing court commissioner positions to the King County Superior Court. The Council approved the legislation in November 2025. This initiative aims to address the significant backlog of unlawful detainer…
Read MoreBellevue Streamlines Middle-Housing Permits to Support More Diverse Home Options
Bellevue Streamlines Middle-Housing Permits to Support More Diverse Home Options Back to News Center January 28, 2026 This month, the City of Bellevue will introduce a new permit type designed to speed approvals for middle‑housing projects—townhomes, stacked flats, and cottage clusters with three to six units on a single parcel. The updated process creates clearer…
Read MoreSouth King County Updates Q4 2025
South King County Updates Q4 2025 Back to News Center January 28, 2026 Supporting Co-Living Housing Models In 2024 the Legislature passed ESHB 1998 regarding Co-Living Housing. The new law is intended to assist with the state’s housing affordability crisis. It requires each city to modify its code to accommodate Co-Living Housing by December 31,…
Read MoreKing 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…
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