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
By now, you’ve heard of one of the most popular applications of blockchain technology: bitcoin. But bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are only one way to use blockchains. Blockchain technology applies to any transaction and has the potential to simplify the process of buying or selling real estate. What is blockchain?… Read more
Just in time for the holidays, Hasbro has released a new “millennial” version of its enduring Monopoly game. Only this time, instead of buying and developing property, players collect experience points through activities like visiting the vegan bistro and taking a weeklong meditation retreat. The tagline? “Forget real estate. You… Read more
Bill Hicks, 1996 President of Seattle King County REALTORS®, passed away yesterday. Bill became a REALTOR® in 1990, serving clients in the Seattle area with his wife and business partner Anne Hartman. Bill dedicated much of his time during the 1990’s to leadership roles with both Washington REALTORS® and the… Read more
Former Seattle King County REALTORS® President Sam DeBord has been named the NAR President’s liaison to various national committees that deal with MLS and data technology. DeBord and his wife Liz were recognized at the NAR annual meeting in Boston earlier this month by 2019 NAR President John Smaby and… Read more
New data released by LendingTree shows that buyers in Washington state are paying some of the largest down payments in the country. Behind other high-cost, competitive markets of D.C., California, New York and Colorado, Washington buyers are placing $71,419 down on the average loan amount of $371,810. The national average… Read more
Read the full story in the November issue of NW REporter. “Everyone should have the same opportunity to find a home that fits their needs.” Two brokers who shared that belief approached Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS) two years ago in hopes of finding ways to better identify properties in… Read more
Seattle King County REALTORS® is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Compass Managing Broker Peter Freet. Freet had a long and successful real estate career in the Pacific Northwest, during which he changed the lives of his clients and his colleagues. Peter served as a sales associate and manager… Read more