King County Council member Reagan Dunn addressed over 30 members of the Association’s Government Affairs Committee on February 7. The room was full despite the snowstorm that closed schools the previous day. “There are a number of key housing issues we’re dealing with right now,” said Georgia Wall, Vice Chair… Read more
BELLEVUE, Washington (Oct. 12, 2016) – REALTORS® voted unanimously to endorse a bond proposition to fund capital projects for the Auburn School District. As part of its support, association members pledge assistance with “get out the YES vote” efforts for the Nov. 8 election. The new bonds (Proposition No. 1)… Read more
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REALTORS® unanimously endorsed the Educational Program and Operations Replacement levy for the Auburn School District. The levy was placed on the February 9th election ballot and received 55% voter approval. We wish to thank voters in the Auburn School District for supporting this measure. The quality of schools is a priority… Read more
BELLEVUE, Wash. (Jan. 11, 2016) – REALTORS® voted to unanimously support the Educational Program and Operations Replacement Levy for the Auburn School District. As part of the endorsement, members of the Seattle King County REALTORS® pledged assistance for a “get-out-the-vote” campaign for the Feb. 9 election. The funding request, for four years, replaces… Read more
REALTORS® meet periodically with the Masterbuilders and cities, including cities in South King County, on issues important for the future supply of housing and the cost of construction. The following are representative issues the REALTORS® and Masterbuilders are pursing together: Covington: Side yard setbacks (to reduce the current setback regulation… Read more
The cities of Kent and Auburn have each adopted new SEPA categorical exemptions that will minimize the costs and delay associated with redundant environmental reviews under the State’s Environmental Policy Act (SEPA). In each case, the City Council vote to approve the changes was unanimous. Cities are authorized to make… Read more
Auburn officials have been meeting on a quarterly basis with representatives of Seattle King County REALTORS® and the Masterbuilders in connection with a bundle of potential development code updates that could make it easier to bring new housing inventory to the market in a way that is consistent with the… Read more
There is great news for King County REALTORS® from the Federal District Courthouse in Seattle. The federal court has refused to shut down the National Flood Insurance Program that provides the insurance which lenders require for new construction of homes and condos on the valley floor in Tukwila, Renton, SeaTac,… Read more
The King County Flood Control District has completed the first phase of a two-year investigation to update landslide hazard information for King County’s river valleys and floodplains. The investigation is the first step in assuring the county has the most current information to protect people, property and critical public infrastructure. … Read more