This year, Washington REALTORS® prioritized legislation that would increase housing supply and address the growing affordability problems in our region. HB 1337 was championed by the REALTORS® and passed in the Washington Legislature in the 2023 session. This bill makes it easier to build ADUs (accessory dwelling units) by requiring… Read more
This post is the second of a series of reports on the important legislative wins for REALTORS® from the 2023 Washington State congressional session. Washington REALTORS® scored a huge legislative win on May 8 when Governor Inslee signed HB 1474, a bill that establishes a Covenant Homeownership Account and… Read more
BELLEVUE, Wash. — On November 10th, 190 guests gathered in Bellevue Club’s banquet room for the 6th annual Get the Edge event hosted by the Young Professionals Network. Get the Edge provides an economic forecast for the coming year and the opportunity to hear market insights from industry peers. Matthew… Read more
Seattle King County REALTORS® has hosted its Housing Issues Briefing for 26 years to educate public officials and candidates running for public office on REALTOR® legislative issues. More than 80 individuals from across King County and the state joined in on this special, complimentary event held as a webinar this… Read more
“The 2020 Legislative Session built on the successes we achieved in the 2019 session,” said Washington REALTORS® President Kitty Wallace. “We put money back in our members’ pockets, increased housing supply options for the entire state, and defeated several bills that would have brought harm to our industry. It was… Read more
Prospective home buyers usually have specific features in mind when it comes to their future home – perhaps a view of the water with a balcony or having a big gated yard. Considering the density and growing population of King County, you might expect that parking or convenient accessibility to… Read more
“Home ownership builds stronger communities.” “It’s not only about money; it’s also about accountability and effectiveness. We need measurable results.” – King County Assessor John Wilson That was the message from King County Assessor John Wilson to REALTORS® recently when addressing the need to “move forward” with providing more housing… Read more
Five hundred REALTORS® from across the state showed up in Olympia this year for the Washington REALTOR® Hill Day event on January 23. “We had over 90 REALTORS® and Affiliates from King County in Olympia this year,” said Seattle King County REALTOR® President Georgia Stevens. “This is our biggest turnout… Read more
More affordable housing options would help prevent displacements of hard-working individuals and families, as well as improve the overall quality of life for all. Extension of the Multi-Family Tax Exemption (MFTE) The MFTE program is central to urban redevelopment and housing supply efforts which focus on affordability. Many cities, including… Read more
Recent studies project an increase of about 360,000 people living in King County by 2040. East and South King County are the areas expected to experience the greatest percentage increases in population by 2040 – which includes Redmond, Bellevue, and Renton. In order to address our pressing housing need, Representative Joe Fitzgibbon… Read more