Whatever your ideas on how to solve Washington state’s housing crisis, we all agree on one thing: we need to do something. Speaking to the sold-out crowd at the Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties (MBAKS) Housing Solutions Breakfast this morning, sponsored by Seattle King County REALTORS®, Georgia… Read more
A little rain didn’t stop a group of 25 REALTORS®, Affiliates and friends from gathering Friday to get their hands dirty and give back to the community. The 12th annual The REALTORS® Environmental Council (TREC) planting event brought the group to Lakemont Community Park in Bellevue for a full morning… Read more
With the Seattle housing market still solid but undoubtedly changing, brokers want to know: how are other successful brokers staying relevant, building trust with clients and setting seller expectations? The panelists at Thursday’s The Edge: A Networking Breakfast with Economist Matthew Gardner, hosted by the Seattle King County REALTORS® Young… Read more
Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner knows affordability and housing supply are still major issues in Seattle and other hot housing markets across the country. But are we in a housing bubble? Gardner says he doesn’t see anything in the numbers to be afraid of. Gardner presented a data-packed economic and… Read more
REALTORS® who work with international clients face unique challenges and opportunities. Nearly 10 percent of all real estate transactions in Washington involve a foreign buyer or seller. The National Association of REALTORS® compiles relevant business data by state to track the origin of real estate transactions. Research from NAR’s 2016… Read more
Every year, a group of volunteers meet up in a local park or nature area to do some planting, share lunch and get their hands dirty. The annual The REALTORS® Environmental Council (TREC) planting project is a great way to show that you care about the beautiful, natural environment of… Read more
The Seattle King County REALTORS® Young Professionals Network is putting on an event that you don’t want to miss: their third annual The Edge: A Networking Breakfast. On October 4, industry professionals will gather at the Bellevue Club to build their business, enjoy breakfast and hear from other successful REALTORS®… Read more
“Housing is going to be a very big issue in both chambers of the legislature next session.” That was the message from Senator Guy Palumbo (D-1st District) at the recent REALTOR® Housing Issues Briefing at the Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue. Senator Palumbo was joined by Representative Tana Senn (D-41st District) and… Read more
In March, hopeful homebuyers camped out overnight to reserve a unit in Bellevue’s forthcoming luxury condo tower, One88. Those prospective buyers committed to condos that won’t be ready until 2020. Very few condos are being built in our region, which has driven prices and demand to historic highs. That’s just… Read more
If you think the Puget Sound region is busy now, picture our future: by 2050, we are expected to have 1.8 million more residents than we do today. We need strong legislative solutions to alleviate current housing pressure and ensure that we have enough housing for everyone that needs a… Read more