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2013 Legislative Successes

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The NWMLS provides critical financial support to SKCR’s 2013 Legislative Advocacy Program. We have partnered with the NWMLS in advancing legislation beneficial to our collective membership, and defeated legislation detrimental to real estate. This funding support for SKCR’s governmental affairs program is allocated solely to legislative advocacy and is crucial for… Read more

REALTORS® Urge “Yes” Vote on Tahoma School Bond

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PRESS  RELEASE: BELLEVUE, Wash. (Oct. 2, 2013) – REALTORS® voted to join other supporters of a bond measure for the Tahoma School District, not only by a unanimous endorsement of the proposal, but also by pledging assistance for a “get-out-the-vote” campaign. The $195 million funding request to build and renovate… Read more

REALTOR® from Renton Wins National Volunteer Award!

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REALTOR® from Renton, WA., Wins National Volunteer Award for Leading Top U.S. Breast Cancer Research Fundraising Team WASHINGTON (October 1, 2013) – Realtor® Tina McDonough, a sales agent with RE/MAX Select in Renton, Wash., is one of five winners chosen by the National Association of Realtors® for REALTOR® Magazine’s 2013… Read more

What Does the Government Shutdown Mean for REALTORS®?

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Congress has failed to approve a Continuing Resolution (CR) providing funding for most government operations. Therefore, spending authority for most of the government expired at midnight on Sept. 30, 2013. Until legislation providing for funding is signed into law, many offices and programs of the federal government are now shut… Read more

SKCR Presidents Cite Positive Leadership Experience

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Sixteen past presidents of the SEATTLE KingCounty REALTORS® gathered recently to share insights about their leadership experiences. Despite the challenges of up and down market cycles, one common theme emerged – the work of every President has relied heavily on the dedication and accomplishments of those who preceded them. “There… Read more

REALTORS® defeat 20% down in newly released QRM rule

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Statement From NAR President Gary Thomas on Qualified Residential Mortgage Rule WASHINGTON (August 28, 2013) — The following is a statement by National Association of Realtors® President Gary Thomas: “The re-proposed Qualified Residential Mortgage rule announced this morning is a victory for homebuyers and the future of homeownership in this… Read more

SKCR member is a Good Neighbor Award finalist

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Congratulations to SKCR member Tina McDonough, RE/MAX Select, Renton, who has been chosen to be one of the 10 finalists for REALTOR® Magazine’s 2013 Good Neighbor Awards. As captain of the Valley Girls & Guys! 3-Day Team, McDonough has raised more than $1.4 million to raise awareness and fund research… Read more

2014 Board of Directors

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The results are now available. We wish to thank all members who cast a ballot in the Board of Directors election.

Flood Plain Levee Victory

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Seattle King County REALTORS® Worked to Ensure Victory of Kent Levee Design The King County Council – sitting as the King County Flood Control District Board of Supervisors – voted 8 to 0 on February 26, 2013 to approve the City of Kent’s design for the Briscoe and Desimone flood… Read more

2014 Board of Directors Call for Nominations

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The Association is now accepting nominations for 2014 SEATTLE KingCounty REALTORS® Board of Directors. 2014 Board Election June 3-28. Remember to Vote! The 2014 Board of Directors election is now in progress beginning June 3. All ballots must be received by June 28 at 4:00 pm. If you have not received… Read more

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