Publications
EV Use Surging in “Four Corners” of U.S.
EV Use Surging in “Four Corners” of U.S. Back to News Center January 9, 2024 The Pacific Northwest has one of the country’s highest concentrations of electric vehicle (EV) use, according to a report from Axios. Their data from mobility analytics shows EV use is concentrated in the “four corners” of the U.S., with California,…
Read MorePantone Unveils 2024 Color of the Year
Pantone Unveils 2024 Color of the Year Back to News Center January 8, 2024 “Peach Fuzz” (Pantone 13-1023) is color of the year for 2024. The hue is described as “nestled between pink and orange,” as a “cozy and comforting hue nurturing compassion and heartfelt kindness” and “a velvety gentle peach tone whose all-embracing spirit…
Read MoreWashington Among Top States with Pampered Dogs
Washington Among Top States with Pampered Dogs Back to News Center January 8, 2024 Washington ranks third among states with the most spoiled dogs, according to a recent Forbes Advisor survey. Only Florida and Alaska outscored residents of the Evergreen State. Forbes analyzed 10 key metrics from a nationwide survey of 10,000 dog owners. Washingtonians…
Read MoreHousing Metrics Show Signs of Rebound
Housing Metrics Show Signs of Rebound Back to News Center January 8, 2024 Would-be homebuyers started moving off the sidelines as 2023 came to a close, spurred by downward-trending mortgage rates and an uptick in new listings. Data compiled by Redfin showed several positive indicators of buyer demand and activity. Highlights included: Lowest weekly average…
Read MoreIssues & Impacts, Q3 2023
Issues & Impacts, Q3 2023 Back to News Center September 28, 2023 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: Seattle Councilmember Sawant’s Rent Control Bill Dies Seattle Councilmember Lewis Slows Commercial Lease Legislation…
Read MoreSeattle Councilmember Sawant’s Rent Control Bill Dies
Seattle Councilmember Sawant’s Rent Control Bill Dies Back to News Center September 28, 2023 In July, SKCR helped squash rent control legislation sponsored by outgoing Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant by a 6-2 margin. Because Washington State prohibits any regulation of the amount of rent a landlord can charge, the ordinance would go into effect…
Read MoreSeattle Councilmember Andrew Lewis Slows Commercial Lease Legislation
Seattle Councilmember Andrew Lewis Slows Commercial Lease Legislation Back to News Center September 28, 2023 In late August, Councilmember Lewis introduced legislation that would impose significant limits on personal guarantees and security deposits associated with commercial lease agreements. While the bill applied only to commercial property, SKCR viewed it as an opener to commercial rent…
Read MoreTukwila Approves Annexation to Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority
Tukwila Approves Annexation to Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority Back to News Center September 28, 2023 Residents in the City of Tukwila voted during the August primary election to fully annex Tukwila’s fire department into the Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority (PSRFA). The vote was 55.84% in favor, and 44.16% opposed. Since January 1, 2023,…
Read MoreSeattle Finally Passes Drug Legislation
Seattle Finally Passes Drug Legislation Back to News Center September 28, 2023 Following a failed attempt in June to align the city with state law (recently passed with bipartisan support) prohibiting illegal drug possession and use in public and enabling the city attorney to prosecute violations as gross misdemeanors, the Seattle City Council has passed…
Read More“New Construction Pipeline” Will Add Housing in South County in 2024
“New Construction Pipeline” Will Add Housing in South County in 2024 Back to News Center September 28, 2023 In South King County, a significant “pipeline” of new housing supply projects is coming to the market, and Seattle King County REALTORS® will continue to be very active in monitoring the progress, and working to ensure the…
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