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Resources Abound for Earth Month, Earth Day Observances
Resources Abound for Earth Month, Earth Day Observances Back to News Center April 12, 2024 April is observed as Earth Month, a time to raise environmental awareness. Since the first observance of Early Day on April 22, 1970, EarthDay.org has mobilized more than 1 billion people annually “to diversify, educate and activate the environmental movement…
Read MoreKing County Housing Activity Shows Strong YoY Gains in Pending Sales, Prices
King County Housing Activity Shows Strong YoY Gains in Pending Sales, Prices Back to News Center April 9, 2024 Slight improvement in new listings and total inventory compared to twelve months ago across the 26 counties served by Northwest Multiple Listing Service contributed to a small uptick in pending sales (1.15%) during March. Nonetheless, the…
Read MoreNAR Economist Keynotes Program on Strategies for 2024 Success
NAR Economist Keynotes Program on Strategies for 2024 Success Back to News Center April 4, 2024 REALTORS® reported record-high home prices in 2023, based on sales of existing homes, but also the worst volume of sales since 1995, with severe shortages of inventory being a major factor for the imbalance. Those were among insights shared…
Read MoreCascade PBS Ideas Festival: Quench Your Curiosity
Cascade PBS Ideas Festival: Quench Your Curiosity Back to News Center March 20, 2024 Save the date! The Cascade PBS Ideas Festival is on May 4. The daylong event at the Amazon Meeting Center (2031 7th Ave, Seattle) brings together journalists, politicians, authors, thought leaders, and newsmakers to examine the people, policies, and events that shape…
Read MoreWA Secretary of State Unveils New Voter Portal
WA Secretary of State Unveils New Voter Portal Back to News Center March 20, 2024 Washington’s Secretary of State launched a new voter portal just before the presidential primary to help those who recently relocated to the state, or for newly eligible voters get registered online. The portal may be viewed in English, Spanish, Chinese,…
Read MoreKing County Brokers Report Positive Gains in Key Metrics
King County Brokers Report Positive Gains in Key Metrics Back to News Center March 15, 2024 Brokers in King County notched gains in four key metrics during February despite tight inventory and interest rates that are keeping some potential purchasers on the sidelines. The latest report from Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS) shows brokers in…
Read MoreCity Unveils “One Seattle Plan” the first draft of major update to Comp Plan
City Unveils “One Seattle Plan” the first draft of major update to Comp Plan Back to News Center March 12, 2024 At least 100,000 new units of housing will be created over the next 20 years as part of the draft One Seattle Plan. The 198-page document, released March 5 following two years of meetings…
Read MoreSeattle Bans Batteries, Electronics from Garbage
Seattle Bans Batteries, Electronics from Garbage Back to News Center March 11, 2024 Seattleites can no longer toss batteries and electronics into their garbage. The City of Seattle banned such items from garbage and recycling bins as of January 1. In implementing the rule, city officials cited hazardous substances as a factor, noting they can…
Read MoreGaps widen for incomes needed to afford homes in 10 metro areas
Gaps widen for incomes needed to afford homes in 10 metro areas Back to News Center February 9, 2024 For many would-be homeowners, a recent report has some daunting numbers. Potential purchasers of homes in the Seattle area need to earn $215,000 a year to afford a typical home. That’s up 18% from a year…
Read MoreJanuary housing activity slow but with some encouraging indicators
January housing activity slow but with some encouraging indicators Back to News Center February 9, 2024 In keeping with seasonal patterns, real estate activity was slow during January, but there were some encouraging indicators according to the latest market summary from Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS). For the 26 counties in the report, the volume…
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