The Seattle First Citizen Scholarship Foundation Board of Directors is excited to announce that thanks to member generosity, all 36 applicants this year will receive scholarship funding. Scholarships are awarded to high school and college applicants who demonstrate a commitment to community service. This is the first time the Foundation… Read more
Spring has sprung, and so have open houses! If you do business in Kirkland, make sure your open house and other real estate signs aren’t violating the city’s sign code. Kirkland Signs for Properties for Sale or Rent Maximum number: one (1) per dwelling unit or property for sale or… Read more
On March 6, a class action lawsuit was filed in the Northern District of Illinois against the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) and four large brokerage companies alleging that the defendants conspired to restrain price competition among buyer brokers via promulgation of NAR’s MLS rules. Below is NAR’s official statement:… Read more
Do you want a voice in how your Association operates? Do you want to be more involved with housing and real estate policy at the state and national levels? Run for the Seattle King County REALTORS® Board of Directors and use your voice to make a positive impact on your… Read more
Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and detached accessory dwelling units (DADUs) have been getting a lot of press lately in Washington state. And for good reason – these mother-in-law apartments and backyard cottages provide real, tangible benefits to homeowners, renters and communities. ADUs work as much-needed affordable housing options It’s a… Read more
The National Association of REALTORS® launched a new consumer advertising campaign today designed to distinguish REALTORS® from other agents and tell the REALTOR® story. In King County, REALTORS® make up about half of all real estate licensees but close well over 80 percent of all residential transactions, according to data… Read more
RepairPricer.com recently analyzed 15,000 home inspection reports to discover the most commonly found defects in homes selling in the U.S. today. Defective Item Occurrence Percentage of homes Exterior caulking and sealer is missing 2439 16.26% Doors need adjusting and servicing 2320 15.47% Faucets and heads need servicing 2213 14.75% Outlets… Read more
The Superbowl is widely considered the start of the spring housing market – so even a game as boring as this year’s may indicate an exciting spring start. After a slight cooldown at the end of last year, members of the Seattle King County REALTORS® Young Professionals Network see signs… Read more
Your REALTOR® membership gives you access to tools and resources that can help you in your business. Why not maximize your investment by taking advantage of these benefits? Seattle King County REALTORS® staff and leadership are available to come to your office and explain how you and your colleagues can… Read more
Seattle ranks fifth in the nation for job growth, up from seventh last year. In Seattle and across Washington state in 2019, experts are predicting that job growth will remain strong across industries. The two career fields that will see the largest gains this year are tech and online retail… Read more