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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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Back to News Center FULL EVENT PHOTO ALBUM Seattle King County REALTORS® lit up the evening on November 20, 2025, with a sold-out Awards & Installation Gala that truly embodied our theme: “World Class: Your City. Your Association.” It was a night of inspiration, recognition, and community. Outgoing President Garrett…
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Back to News Center “Not in my lifetime” was the response by Dr. Lawrence Yun, chief economist at the National Association of REALTORS® when asked if he expects mortgage rates would drop to 5%. (He expects rates to settle at around 6%.) Yun was the keynote speaker at the 10th…
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Back to News Center The highlight of the Seattle King County REALTORS®’ Awards & Installation Gala is our prestigious awards ceremony, recognizing world-class REALTORS® whose dedication, leadership, and service have elevated our industry and our community. Recipients will receive their awards at the sold-out event on November 20, 2025. REALTOR® of the…
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Back to News Center Buyers across Washington state have more options, thanks to growing inventory, moderating prices and mortgage rates that are trending slightly lower, according to the Northwest Multiple Listing Service report for September activity. Brokers in the 27 counties served by NWMLS reported a 27.3% year-over-year increase in…
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Back to News Center Recently, the city of Seattle adopted Ordinance 127292 (effective October 18, 2025) which establishes consumer protections for homeowners targeted by unsolicited offers to purchase residential property. This legislation is a response to the growing prevalence of predatory home-buying practices that disproportionately affect vulnerable homeowners-particularly seniors, those…
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Back to News Center Wendy Gerber of In-House Escrow is both a cat person and a dog person, which likely means she can work with anyone. And as the Business Development Manager, she does work with a lot of people, especially explaining escrow and why it’s important. A little bit…
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Back to News Center As wildfire risk escalates across the Pacific Northwest, homeowners in Kittitas County are confronting a troubling consequence: rising home insurance cancellations, non-renewals, and sharply increased premiums. Seattle King County REALTORS® (SKCR) is sounding an alarm, urging stakeholders and policymakers to address the crisis and keep homeownership…
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Back to News Center ABLE Environments, a real estate company that focuses on issues of accessible living and housing decisions for an aging population, was named the 2025 King County Small Business of the Year. The company, co-founded in 2017 by REALTORS® Barry Long and Tom Minty, helps real estate…
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