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.
In an eye-opening presentation on the history of housing in Seattle, University of Washington History Professor Emeritus Dr. Quintard Taylor, explores the roots of discriminatory practices that formed the predominantly black neighborhoods of Seattle and the region. He shows that despite the progressive early history of Seattle, a gradual change… Read more
In July of 2020, the Seattle City Council approved a “payroll expense” tax on businesses in Seattle with annual payrolls in excess of $7 million. The objective of the tax was to have large employers, with employees who earn more than $150,000 per year, pay more to the city to… Read more
Washington REALTORS® (WR) has made the authorization of Detached Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in rural areas a top priority in 2021. Detached ADUs are separate small residential units that provide affordable housing for renters and makes property ownership more affordable, while providing additional options for younger and older family members… Read more
Washington REALTORS® (WR) has made the improvement of condominium construction financing a top priority in 2021. Demand for new condominiums continues to exceed available supply, especially for first-time homeowners and those seeking to downsize. According to NWMLS, the median price for a condominium was $430,000 in 2020, for the 6,884… Read more
Washington REALTORS® has made the permanent removal of racial covenants from title a top priority in 2021. Racial covenants or deed restrictions preventing homeownership by racial minorities are an explicit legacy of racial discrimination in housing. While such covenants have been ruled unconstitutional and unenforceable, they are still on the… Read more
Seattle King County REALTORS® is proud to stand with the National Association of REALTORS® as they continue their broader effort to promote awareness and progress on fair housing and equal opportunity for all. Focus on Fair Housing Course Seattle King County REALTORS® is offering a Focus on Fair Housing course with nationally acclaimed Instructor Nate… Read more
The Seattle King County REALTORS® Board of Directors recently heard a presentation from the Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) on the unique ways tiny house villages fill the gap for transitional housing throughout Washington state. Bradford Gerber, Tiny House Village Special Projects Manager at LIHI, explained how tiny house villages… Read more
The application for Seattle King County REALTORS® First Citizen Scholarships is now available to REALTOR® and Affiliate members in good standing. Also eligible are their family members which includes children, foster-children, grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Applications and ALL required supplements are due on April 1, 2021. Scholarship awards will be… Read more
The newest edition of Issues and Impacts has just been posted. You can access the latest edition and read past editions any time on our Issues and Impacts page. 4th Quarter 2020 Edition of Issues and Impacts In this issue: Housing Inventory Public Safety Issues Seattle Budget Property Taxes Issaquah Real… Read more
Seattle King County REALTORS® invites members to attend the free virtual Washington REALTORS® committee meetings starting on January 18 through January 21. Take advantage of this opportunity to hear from guest speakers, attend WR Association meetings, and learn about our priority legislative issues during this legislative session. “This year, attending… Read more