We stand up and speak out for the rights of homeowners and the livelihood of REALTORS®. A few of our recent successes include proposing county policies to increase housing inventory and preventing point-of-sale mandates.
(This article reprinted from nar.realtor.) Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist at National Association of REALTORS®, recently provided a commentary on “how to close the persistent gap in homeownership rates.” The interest in homebuying is strong as reflected in the surge in mortgage applications to buy a home. However, there is not… Read more
Marie Hansch has been promoted to the Director of Business Practices and Education position following Claudia Crowell’s retirement from the Association in April of this year. Marie started working at Seattle King County REALTORS® in December 2007 as the Executive Projects and CRS Coordinator after receiving her BA in Business… Read more
Last week, Governor Jay Inslee announced the extension of the eviction moratorium through October 15, 2020 “as COVID-19 continues to impact the finances of Washingtonians statewide.” Governor Inslee first proclaimed a moratorium on evictions in mid-March. The moratorium was then extended and expanded in mid-April and the order was set through… Read more
As the nation’s largest professional trade association, the National Association of REALTORS® has a unique ability to shape the housing industry. It also has the obligation and stated mission to make certain that all who seek homeownership have the opportunity to achieve it. One REALTOR® document, the Code of Ethics,… Read more
Patti Hill, a managing broker with John L. Scott West Seattle, was named vice chair of the National Association of Realtors® 2021 National RPAC Trustees Disbursements Committee. More than 100 committees determine NAR’s policy decisions and annual direction, providing a transparent and highly efficient avenue through which America’s 1.4 million… Read more
Seattle King County REALTORS® recently concluded a member survey in June. Reaching out to members and collecting a variety of opinions and insights not only helps us make changes and improvements, but also helps us plan for the future. The survey was facilitated by nSight Marketing and was sent to… Read more
BELLEVUE, Washington (June 17, 2020) – When Tomio Moriguchi retired as chairman and CEO of Uwajimaya at the end of 2017, Jim Wajone, who succeeded him as chairman of the family-owned specialty supermarket, praised him for his strategic leadership and vision. Outside that business, Moriguchi is revered for his volunteerism,… Read more
This article is featured in the July issue of the Northwest REporter, joint publication of Seattle King County REALTORS® and NWMLS. Although no longer enforceable, restrictive covenants were common in the first half of the 20th Century. Such agreements sometimes barred people from specific races, national origins, ethnic backgrounds, and… Read more
Seattle King County REALTORS® has elected Dahni Malgarini-Logar and Michael Orbino to serve on the National Association of REALTORS® Board of Directors for two-year terms. These two Directors take office on December 1, 2020 and will represent members of Seattle King County REALTORS® at the semi-annual meetings of NAR. “We… Read more
The primary election REALTOR® Voting Guide provides you with information to make an informed choice before you cast your ballot. Before you vote in the upcoming election, find out where the candidates stand on the issues most affecting your business. The 2020 Primary Election REALTOR® Voting Guide can also be viewed… Read more