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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.

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2013 25-Year REALTOR® Members

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(January 2014) Van Anderson Celebrates 50 Years In Real Estate SKCR is proud to recognize 57 brokers who have completed 25 years of continuous membership with the REALTOR® Organization in 2013. Thank you for your continued support!  Joined Name Firm Phone 1988 Abbott Gregory L. Windermere Bellevue Commons, I (425)… Read more

Insurance Commissioner Agrees To Delete “Cancellation Fee”

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After hearing comments from REALTORS® and other industry representatives, the Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) has apparently agreed to withdraw language from a proposed rule that would require title companies to charge for title commitments that are subsequently cancelled.  “…we have decided to delete the requirement that title companies… Read more

Jason Watabe Awarded NAR’s Liaison Of The Year

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Former SKCR President Jason Watabe, the NAR President’s Liaison to Japan, was honored for his efforts by NAR as 2013 Liaison Of The Year. Since 2009, Jason and the SKCR Global Council’s mission has been to strengthen the relationship with organized Japanese real estate through education and exchange programs with the goal of establishing a… Read more

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

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