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Back to News Center Calling the housing affordability crisis in our region “daunting,” former Governor Christine Gregoire stressed the only way to solve this complex issue is via a public-private partnership. Gregoire gave keynote remarks recently during the 31st annual Housing Issues Briefing presented by Seattle King County REALTORS® (SKCR).…
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Back to News Center Jule Johnson, a real estate agent at Windermere (Bellevue West), has a hard time remembering when she first got involved with Vine Maple Place (VMP). “I’ve been doing this for a long time,” she said, “since the beginning.” The longevity of her commitment to Vine Maple…
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Back to News Center As an Aging in Place Specialist with Mutual of Omaha, Ted Butler spends a lot of time educating REALTORS® around the country about loan programs for retirement-age homeowners. “Many homeowners of the Boomer generation and older do not think they have an option to sell and…
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Back to News Center Thanks to everyone who participated in this year’s Board Election. The following officers and directors have been chosen to join the 2026 Board of Directors. “As the leader of the Leadership Development Committee, I’m grateful for the work the committee did on recruiting, nominating, and vetting…
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Back to News Center The dream of homeownership is a powerful motivator for both Gen Z and Millennials, new research shows. Even though they face financial hurdles, these would-be buyers prioritize the long-term financial security a home can provide. Despite uncertainty among prospective homebuyers and current owners, more than half…
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Back to News Center Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell signed an executive order in late June to create an interdepartmental team that is tasked with streamlining the process to build homes and start a business. Titled PACT, or “Permitting and Customer Trust,” the measure represents “the most significant concerted effort in…
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Back to News Center Last week, nearly 20 members of Seattle King County REALTORS® traveled to Washington, D.C. to participate in the National Association of REALTORS® Legislative Meetings (RLM). Over five days, REALTORS® from across the country met to discuss association and industry business. The event culminated in thousands of…
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Back to News Center In a year of playing defense in the Washington State Legislature, the real estate industry recorded some impressive wins for housing, despite an anticipated loss on rent control. “Overall, this session was a win for REALTORS® and their clients,” said Mary Hull-Drury, Government Affairs Director for…
Read More Back to News Center After 24 years in the business of title and escrow, VP Sales Manager Kelcey Myers sees herself as a partner of real estate agents, finding solutions for problems that crop up in transactions. “I love seeing my agents succeed and win in their work,” she says.…
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Back to News Center Watch the Public Hearing Hear Craig Walker (31:00), Sol Villarreal (35:00), Cheyenne Gillooly (39:00), and Garrett Nelson (46:00) testify at Seattle’s Select Committee for the Comprehensive Plan. The Issue Washington continues to face a housing crisis. There are not enough housing units for the people who…
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