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Bellevue Wilburton Upzone Completed
Bellevue Wilburton Upzone Completed Back to News Center July 14, 2025 After years of work, the Bellevue City Council officially adopted land use code changes and rezoned the Wilburton transit-oriented development area to implement the Wilburton Vision, which seeks to transform Wilburton as a vibrant, mixed-use neighborhood with strong transit connections. The rezone establishes four…
Read MoreSign Code Updates Q2 2025
Sign Code Updates Q2 2025 Back to News Center July 14, 2025 Bothell Seattle King County REALTORS® has successfully collaborated with the Bothell City Council to modernize the city’s sign regulations, ensuring alignment with recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings. This important update removes content-based distinctions in signage laws, strengthening compliance. Previously, the city’s code limited…
Read MoreTwo cities in Washington on list of most educated in the US
Two cities in Washington on list of most educated in the US Back to News Center July 3, 2025 Two cities in Washington made the list of “most educated cities in the U.S.,” according to a new report by WalletHub. Researchers used 11 key metrics to compile the rankings. The Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metropolitan statistical area (MSA)…
Read MoreHomes in most major markets—including Seattle—are unaffordable to median earners
Homes in most major markets—including Seattle—are unaffordable to median earners Back to News Center July 3, 2025 Of the top 50 housing markets in the U.S. only three (all in the Midwest) are considered affordable for median earners, according to Realtor.com. In its analysis, the listings website used the industry threshold that no more 30%…
Read MoreGen Z and Millennials say they’re willing to make sacrifices to fulfill the dream of homeownership
Gen Z and Millennials say they’re willing to make sacrifices to fulfill the dream of homeownership Back to News Center June 30, 2025 The dream of homeownership is a powerful motivator for both Gen Z and Millennials, new research shows. Even though they face financial hurdles, these would-be buyers prioritize the long-term financial security a…
Read MoreSeattle’s PACT launched to help boost housing supply
Seattle’s PACT launched to help boost housing supply Back to News Center June 30, 2025 Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell signed an executive order in late June to create an interdepartmental team that is tasked with streamlining the process to build homes and start a business. Titled PACT, or “Permitting and Customer Trust,” the measure represents…
Read MoreProperty taxes in Seattle area ranked 10th highest in 2024
Property taxes in Seattle area ranked 10th highest in 2024 Back to News Center May 1, 2025 Property taxes in the Seattle metro area ranked 10th highest among 216 other U.S. metros with a population of at least 200,000, according to data from Attom, a leading provider of property and real estate data. Its report…
Read MoreNAR’s 2025 Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends Report
NAR’s 2025 Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends Report Back to News Center May 1, 2025 Housing affordability continues to hamper would-be home buyers, according to a report from the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). It found the demographic profile of homeownership is shifting, with first-time owners comprising only 24% of the buyers, down from…
Read MoreIssues & Impacts Q1 2025
Issues & Impacts Q1 2025 Back to News Center April 28, 2025 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: REALTOR® Support for Increasing Housing Supply and Affordability REALTORS® Advocate for a Positive Regulatory…
Read MoreREALTOR® Support for Increasing Housing Supply and Affordability
REALTOR® Support for Increasing Housing Supply and Affordability Back to News Center April 28, 2025 Background During the last 5 years, the Legislature has tried several different approaches to address our state’s housing crisis: Incentives Beginning in 2019, with support from REALTORS®, the Legislature provided financial incentives to cities if they made specific modifications to…
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