The 2021 Board of Directors election was held June 1–June 30, 2020. Thank you to those members who put their names forward as candidates and to over 900 members who voted this year. Over 51% of voters indicated this was the first time they have voted in a Board election.… Read more
The Seattle First Citizen Scholarship Foundation Board of Directors is excited to announce that thanks to member generosity, 28 out of 63 applicants this year will receive scholarship funding. Scholarships are awarded to high school and college applicants who demonstrate a commitment to community service. “We had some very highly… Read more
The Board has announced July 15, 2020 as the date when Seattle King County REALTORS® will elect representatives of the Association to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). The Association will elect two of our three representatives to the NAR Board of Directors this year. These Board representatives serve two-year… Read more
Today, King County petitioned the State of Washington for modified Phase 1 operating rules, under the Governor’s plan for re-opening businesses. Friday, June 5, is the earliest date the State is expected to approve King County’s plan for re-opening, based on the close communication between the County and the State on this… Read more
“Today is a time of tremendous pain and unfortunate disunity in our country, due to the tragic death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. During this time, we must acknowledge past injustice and grieve this terrible loss, so that we may heal. Most importantly, we must work together for profound change… Read more
The electronic ballot is now open! Elections for the 2021 Board of Directors will be conducted June 1 – June 30, 2020, electronically. Vote now! This year’s election features 25 well-qualified candidates for 12 positions. The Nominations Committee reviews all candidates before submitting a ballot to the membership. “I encourage… Read more
At-risk homeowners who are struggling to meet loan obligations are encouraged to work with REALTORS® and housing counselors. REALTORS® can help by sharing this information-packed brochure put together by the REALTOR® Party. The brochure highlights how to watch out for scams, options provided by lenders, counseling help, and more. This… Read more
Governor Jay Inslee announced a phase 1 restart of the construction industry on April 24. Construction job sites must comply with a 30-point safety plan, which includes social distancing, personal protective equipment, frequent sanitation of the site and safety training for workers. Residential construction projects with fewer than seven workers… Read more
To meet the unprecedented demand for small business loans, Congress this week passed an additional $360 billion for two assistance programs for which real estate brokers may apply. The initial round of funding was exhausted last week. The National Association of REALTORS® has issued this advice for brokers seeking assistance… Read more
In a new version of the employer “head tax” hastily revoked by the Seattle City Council in 2018, Councilmembers Kshama Sawant and Tammy Morales have reintroduced a payroll surcharge that would tax Amazon and approximately 800 other businesses. The City Council heard initial testimony on the proposal on April 22.… Read more