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Back to News Center Seattle King County REALTORS®’ public hearing testimony in support of allowing townhomes in the city’s commercial business (CB) zone was well-received by Maple Valley Planning Commissioners. REALTORS® emphasized the importance and value of quickly updating the city code to incorporate Unit Lot Subdivision changes approved by…
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Back to News Center Under Washington’s Growth Management Act (GMA), every city is required to adopt and enforce a Critical Areas Ordinance (CAO) to protect environmentally sensitive areas and safeguard the public from natural hazards. Cities must update their CAOs every 10 years using the Best Available Science. While the…
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Back to News Center Under the leadership of Burien Mayor Kevin Schilling, and with the help of a skilled planning staff, the city of Burien not only met the minimum requirements of State comprehensive planning legislation, but the city council also stepped up to address the housing crisis that has…
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Back to News Center REALTOR®-supported Seattle City Council President Sara Nelson has delivered on a campaign promise to cut red tape with new legislation that will reduce barriers and allow small businesses to setup storefronts faster and cheaper. SKCR believes energizing small retail businesses will add safety and positive energy…
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Back to News Center Seattle King County REALTORS® was proud to support legislation in Seattle sponsored by REALTOR®-supported Mayor Bruce Harrell, Councilmember Joy Hollingsworth, and Councilmember Mark Solomon to prohibit predatory home-buying. The legislation will encourage prospective home-sellers to consult and retain experts like REALTORS® before entering a real estate…
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Back to News Center There has been growing concern over the use of software services that provide algorithmic analysis of public and non-public data to assist landlords with setting rental prices and other leasing terms (algorithmic rent-setting tools). Lawsuits and legislative materials allege these services reduce competition and artificially inflate…
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Back to News Center Seattle King County REALTORS® continue to support Federal Way’s proactive efforts to address the housing crisis through zoning reform, partnerships, and strategic planning. Earlier this year, REALTORS® backed code changes to promote middle housing and streamline the development of owner-occupied townhomes-making it easier, faster, and more…
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Back to News Center For many years, environmental advocates have lobbied to require residential energy audits and energy upgrades mandated at the point of sale. A proposal in King County would have prevented sellers from closing a transaction until they conducted an energy audit, made the score public, and made…
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Back to News Center This fall, Seattle voters will be asked to decide on an increase to the city’s Business & Occupation (B&O) tax. The proposal comes from Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell and Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck and could have significant implications for REALTORS®, real estate firms, and the broader…
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Back to News Center Enumclaw is the latest city in King County to take steps toward streamlining its permitting process by reforming its design review procedures. In January 2025, Jeff Potter of Integrity Land LLC submitted a privately initiated code amendment request focused on townhouse development standards. Seattle King County…
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