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Issues & Impacts Q3 2026
Issues & Impacts Q3 2026 Back to News Center October 16, 2026 Seattle: Do-Not-Solicit Ordinance — Advocacy Win SKCR achieved a major advocacy victory by securing a critical amendment to Seattle’s Do-Not-Solicit ordinance. The ordinance, introduced by Councilmember Dionne Foster, establishes a city-managed Do-Not-Solicit list intended to protect homeowners from aggressive and predatory homebuying practices.…
Read MoreDes Moines Transforming Neighborhoods Project Brings New Focus to Community Revitalization
Des Moines Transforming Neighborhoods Project Brings New Focus to Community Revitalization Partnership brings real estate expertise and community-focused strategies to Des Moines’ future Back to News Center October 14, 2026 This week, Seattle King County REALTORS® joined the City of Des Moines and The Counselors of Real Estate® (CRE) in advancing the Transforming Neighborhoods Project,…
Read MoreAnother Sold-Out Year for Battle of the Barristers
Another Sold-Out Year for Battle of the Barristers Back to News Center September 25, 2026 Seattle King County REALTORS® once again brought together hundreds of real estate professionals for Battle of the Barristers, held September 15 at Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue. The event sold out for the third year in a row, with 660 registered…
Read MoreSeattle King County REALTORS® CEO Announces Retirement
Seattle King County REALTORS® CEO Announces Retirement Back to News Center September 4, 2026 Russell Hokanson, longtime CEO of King County’s foremost real estate trade association, recently announced his retirement at the end of 2026. Russ has led the organization for 20 years, representing nearly 6,000 residential real estate brokers throughout King and Kittitas counties.…
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