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Burien Comp Plan Changes Pushed Through
Burien Comp Plan Changes Pushed Through Back to News Center July 14, 2025 Seattle King County REALTORS® worked with Burien’s Planning Commission and staff, and later with the City Council, on amendments to Burien’s Critical Areas Ordinance, including changes to meet state mandates by: Encouraging housing developments in residential areas across the city. Expanding the…
Read MoreSupport for New Ordinances in Federal Way
Support for New Ordinances in Federal Way Back to News Center July 14, 2025 Seattle King County REALTORS® advocacy in Federal Way during Q2 of 2025 focused on support for two proposed ordinances for Middle Housing (MH) and Unit Lot Subdivision (ULS). In addition SKCR connected city councilmembers with home builders and representatives of the…
Read MoreKent’s 2-Phase Housing Re-Code
Kent’s 2-Phase Housing Re-Code Back to News Center July 14, 2025 The city of Kent has undertaken its own distinctive and timely two-phase “HOUSING RE-CODE” approach in order to complete the major periodic update to its comprehensive plan, incorporate the 2023 housing-related mandates into its planning, and update its development code and regulations in time…
Read MoreBellevue 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…
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