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Back to News Center 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: Supporting Co-Living Housing Models Expanding the Multi-Family Tax Exemption (MFTE) in Maple Valley REALTOR®-Endorsed Candidate Wins by…
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Back to News Center Last year, REALTOR®-supported King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn spearheaded an effort to add new housing court commissioner positions to the King County Superior Court. The Council approved the legislation in November 2025. This initiative aims to address the significant backlog of unlawful detainer cases, which has…
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Back to News Center This month, the City of Bellevue will introduce a new permit type designed to speed approvals for middle‑housing projects-townhomes, stacked flats, and cottage clusters with three to six units on a single parcel. The updated process creates clearer steps, reduces complexity, and reflects direct feedback from…
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Back to News Center Supporting Co-Living Housing Models In 2024 the Legislature passed ESHB 1998 regarding Co-Living Housing. The new law is intended to assist with the state’s housing affordability crisis. It requires each city to modify its code to accommodate Co-Living Housing by December 31, 2025. Cities must allow…
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Back to News Center King County is encouraging homeowners to keep their wastewater systems functioning properly by offering financial incentives through its Septic System Maintenance and Side Sewer Repair Rebate Program. The initiative aims to protect public health, safeguard property values, and reduce environmental pollution by helping cover costs for…
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Back to News Center Information and statistics compiled and reported by the Northwest Multiple Listing Service. KIRKLAND, Washington – January 6, 2026 – Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS), the source for the most current, accurate market listing data in Washington state, today released its December 2025 Market Snapshot. Market Recap…
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Back to News Center Dominique Przywara (pronounced just like it looks) is the community relations specialist at Gentle Giant Moving and Storage and an active member of the Affiliate Council at SKCR. You have probably met her at one of our event, staffing a table at the Battle of the…
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Back to News Center In 2025, the Association focused on delivering value to members’ businesses through every aspect of its work. Our purpose remains clear: to support member success and promote a real estate industry that serves the best interests of professionals and their clients. This annual report highlights our…
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Back to News Center Dianna Johnson of Banner Bank has been in the mortgage industry for two decades, but is still learning new things. “Every day is different,” she says about why she enjoys her work. “I love problem-solving and helping people realize their dream of homeownership. Hopefully, I’m a…
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Back to News Center Seattle King County REALTORS® is proud to recognize Judie O’Brien, designated broker of O’Brien Real Estate and founder of True North German Shepherd Rescue, as the Q4 2025 recipient of the Good Neighbor Award. Judie’s passion for German Shepherds began in childhood and grew into a…
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