“Hill day is one of the greatest opportunities to be a part of one of the largest PACS in the state and the impact we all have on the issues that are important to all of us.” -Dahni Malgarini-Logar, V.P. Governmental & Public Affairs Join hundreds of members from across… Read more
Our Awards Committee is looking for nominations of REALTORS®, affiliates, and instructors for seven categories. Winners of these categories will be recognized at our annual Installation & Awards Banquet on Thursday, December 5, 2019 at The Westin Bellevue from 5:30 – 9:30 pm. Download REALTOR® Awards Nomination Form Deadline: Friday,… Read more
Thank you to the over 128,000 REALTORS® who made their voices heard by responding to NAR’s call for action to renew the vital National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Your efforts worked – the Senate voted Tuesday with just hours to spare before the program’s lapse to extend the NFIP and… Read more
The last time the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) lapsed without renewal from Congress, 1,400 transactions per day were stalled and millions of homes were put at risk by not having the protection they need in the event of a flood. With help from REALTORS®, the National Association of REALTORS®… Read more
The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), which assists homeowners in areas subject to flooding, is set to expire on September 30, 2017. The National Association of REALTORS® is urging every member to contact his/her Member of Congress to pass H.R. 2874, which will re-authorize and reform the current program. REALTORS®… Read more
This week, REALTORS® statewide will ask Olympia for immediate action on two vital pieces of legislation. The “call for action” will be sent to nearly 20,000 REALTORS® via email. REALTORS® and their clients are seeking a fix to the “Hirst” decision, a state Supreme Court decision that jeopardizes the building… Read more
A coalition of businesses from throughout Washington is working with the legislature to resolve the uncertainty about housing development issues as a result of the State Supreme Courts Hirst decision. Questions about the requirements of property development in each County can be found at FixHirst.com. In addition, Washington REALTORS® has issued… Read more
The U.S. Senate has approved the “Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act”, which streamlines and improves the condominium purchase and sale process. The bill previously passed the House unanimously and now goes to the President for his signature. “I want to thank our members for urging the Senate to pass this… Read more
Our region suffers from a lack of housing supply, including condominium inventory. Last week dozens lined up on the streets of Seattle to place purchase options on condominiums that won’t be built until 2019!* You can take action today to increase this vital supply of housing that is often the most… Read more
NAR has launched an all-member Call for Action on “The Mortgage Forgiveness Tax Relief Act.” This bill would extend an expired provision that has helped millions of distressed American families by allowing tax relief for homeowners when lenders forgive some portion of the mortgage debt they owe. The provision expired last… Read more