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Back to News Center In a year of playing defense in the Washington State Legislature, the real estate industry recorded some impressive wins for housing, despite an anticipated loss on rent control. “Overall, this session was a win for REALTORS® and their clients,” said Mary Hull-Drury, Government Affairs Director for…
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Back to News Center After 24 years in the business of title and escrow, VP Sales Manager Kelcey Myers sees herself as a partner of real estate agents, finding solutions for problems that crop up in transactions. “I love seeing my agents succeed and win in their work,” she says.…
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Back to News Center Watch the Public Hearing Hear Craig Walker (31:00), Sol Villarreal (35:00), Cheyenne Gillooly (39:00), and Garrett Nelson (46:00) testify at Seattle’s Select Committee for the Comprehensive Plan. The Issue Washington continues to face a housing crisis. There are not enough housing units for the people who…
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Back to News Center Seattle King County REALTORS® (SKCR) has successfully collaborated with the Bothell City Council to modernize the city’s sign regulations, ensuring alignment with recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings. This important update removes content-based distinctions in signage laws, strengthening compliance. Previously, the city’s code limited on-premises temporary signs-such…
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Back to News Center Official Election Notice The online ballot will be open to all REALTOR® members in good standing on May 30, 2025, at 12:00 PM. Members will receive a weekly reminder email in June with a link to vote electronically. All votes must be received by 12:00 PM…
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Back to News Center Lisa Lotus, the owner of Taurus Home Inspections, runs her business on relationships and education. She works closely with REALTORS® to promote the benefits of home inspection to buyers and sellers and makes herself available for questions and home services referrals even outside the inspection appointment…
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Back to News Center On April 25, representatives from Seattle King County REALTORS® (SKCR) attended the campaign kick-off breakfast for Claudia Balducci, whom SKCR has endorsed for King County Executive in this year’s election. Balducci, a long-time REALTOR® Champion, currently serves on the King County Council for District 6 and…
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Back to News Center Property taxes in the Seattle metro area ranked 10th highest among 216 other U.S. metros with a population of at least 200,000, according to data from Attom, a leading provider of property and real estate data. Its report shows property taxes have jumped 57% since 2016.…
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Back to News Center Housing affordability continues to hamper would-be home buyers, according to a report from the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). It found the demographic profile of homeownership is shifting, with first-time owners comprising only 24% of the buyers, down from 2023 when that cohort was 32%. In…
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Back to News Center The Seattle King County First Citizen Scholarship Foundation is excited to announce that thanks to member generosity, 24 applicants will receive a 2025 scholarship, totaling $60,500. Scholarships are awarded to high school and college applicants, as well as our REALTOR® members, who demonstrate a commitment to…
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