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Back to News Center In 2023, Seattle voters approved a nearly $1 billion renewal of the Seattle Housing Levy. Accordingly, this year marks an all-time high, $340 million, in spending on income-qualified/subsidized housing for households earning 80% and below area median income. While SKCR’s focus is on increasing market-rate housing…
Read More Back to News Center All 39 cities in King County are continuing their work to meet the Legislature’s December 31 deadline for each city to update its 20-year comprehensive plan, including new requirements to accommodate middle housing and more ADUs. In addition, cities must meet a June 30, 2025, deadline…
Read More Back to News Center The Board of Health’s Stakeholder Expert Technical Team is in the process of recommending changes to the regulations governing on-site sewer (septic) systems in King County. The revisions, which are required by April 2025, will likely be adopted before the end of this year to ensure…
Read More Back to News Center The cities of Duvall, Lake Forest Park, and Bellevue are in the process of revising their sign codes. SKCR continues to guard against any changes that would constrain the use of on-premises for sale signs and off-premises open house A-boards. Sign codes updates are complicated and…
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Back to News Center Recent actions by the City of Bellevue could result in the addition of 4,400 affordable housing units in the state’s fifth largest city. The median home price there is around $1.5 million. Bellevue’s initiative to reduce its affordable housing gap enables faith-based organizations in single family…
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Back to News Center Mortgage rates fell to their lowest level since February 2023 last month, but the cut did not spark much movement in homebuyer demand, according to the latest data from Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS). Its report for September showed year-over-year (YoY) gains in both new and…
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Back to News Center CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: 2024 Achievement Awards The Seattle King County REALTORS® Awards Committee welcomes your nomination of Association members who have made significant and positive contributions to our industry, community, and the REALTOR® Association. Winners of these awards will be honored at the Awards & Installation Banquet…
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Back to News Center The 2024 General Election REALTOR® Endorsement Guide will be delivered to homes next week (by October 18)-the same time as your ballot. For over 50 years, the REALTOR® Association has been one of the strongest and most successful advocacy organizations in the nation. Our success comes…
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Back to News Center Having working smoke alarms can save lives and property. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) founded and promotes Fire Prevention Week in its quest to reduce losses with “information, knowledge, and passion.” This year’s observance is October 6-12. NFPA, a self-funded nonprofit, created Fire Prevention Week…
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Back to News Center Good news: 75% of Washingtonians don’t litter, according to research by the Washington State Department of Ecology (DOE). Bad news: The litterbugs cause “expensive cleanups, dangerous road conditions, loss of community tourism, and big environmental impacts.” In addition to safety risks, the unsightly debris can harm…
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