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Back to News Center Slight improvement in new listings and total inventory compared to twelve months ago across the 26 counties served by Northwest Multiple Listing Service contributed to a small uptick in pending sales (1.15%) during March. Nonetheless, the volume of year-over-year (YoY) closed sales fell 11.2%. The NWMLS…
Read MoreBack to News Center REALTORS® reported record-high home prices in 2023, based on sales of existing homes, but also the worst volume of sales since 1995, with severe shortages of inventory being a major factor for the imbalance. Those were among insights shared by Dr. Jessica Lautz, deputy chief economist…
Read MoreBack to News Center On March 28, Seattle King County REALTORS® hosted their annual auction benefitting the REALTOR® Political Action Committee. This event sold out with over 125 tickets sold. REALTORS® from across King County came together to bid on over 50 silent and live auction items ultimately raising over…
Read MoreBack to News Center Save the date! The Cascade PBS Ideas Festival is on May 4. The daylong event at the Amazon Meeting Center (2031 7th Ave, Seattle) brings together journalists, politicians, authors, thought leaders, and newsmakers to examine the people, policies, and events that shape our lives. The event features…
Read MoreBack to News Center Washington’s Secretary of State launched a new voter portal just before the presidential primary to help those who recently relocated to the state, or for newly eligible voters get registered online. The portal may be viewed in English, Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Somali, Russian or Korean. Upcoming…
Read MoreBack to News Center Brokers in King County notched gains in four key metrics during February despite tight inventory and interest rates that are keeping some potential purchasers on the sidelines. The latest report from Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS) shows brokers in King County added 2,492 new listings of…
Read MoreBack to News Center Seattle King County REALTORS® is pleased the National Association of REALTORS® has entered into a settlement agreement in their class action lawsuits concerning representation and compensation. The settlement is yet to be finalized, but it demonstrates a potential resolution that will allow us to move forward…
Read MoreBack to News Center At least 100,000 new units of housing will be created over the next 20 years as part of the draft One Seattle Plan. The 198-page document, released March 5 following two years of meetings that generated input from thousands of people, is a major update to…
Read MoreBack to News Center Seattleites can no longer toss batteries and electronics into their garbage. The City of Seattle banned such items from garbage and recycling bins as of January 1. In implementing the rule, city officials cited hazardous substances as a factor, noting they can pose risks to humans…
Read MoreBack to News Center BELLEVUE, Washington (Feb. 15, 2024) – Sports innovator. An inspirational visionary. A champion for inclusion. Acclaimed humanitarian. Compassionate. Appreciative. Those are just a few of the words that colleagues use to describe Tod Leiweke, who has been named 2024 Seattle King County First Citizen. Not only…
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