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Back to News Center As wildfire risk escalates across the Pacific Northwest, homeowners in Kittitas County are confronting a troubling consequence: rising home insurance cancellations, non-renewals, and sharply increased premiums. Seattle King County REALTORS® (SKCR) is sounding an alarm, urging stakeholders and policymakers to address the crisis and keep homeownership…
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Back to News Center ABLE Environments, a real estate company that focuses on issues of accessible living and housing decisions for an aging population, was named the 2025 King County Small Business of the Year. The company, co-founded in 2017 by REALTORS® Barry Long and Tom Minty, helps real estate…
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Back to News Center Organizers of the prestigious Seattle King County First Citizen Award are seeking nominations for the 88th honoree. The award, presented annually since 1939, celebrates giving back to enhance our quality of life, whether in the form of community service, volunteerism, philanthropy or leadership. Letters of nomination…
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Back to News Center Issues & Impacts is a quarterly publication produced by Seattle King County REALTORS® to inform members about current issues and successes within the Government Affairs Department. IN THIS ISSUE: REALTORS® Poised for Major Wins in Seattle REALTORS® Testify for Maple Valley Townhomes CAOs Must Balance Environment…
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Back to News Center Seattle King County REALTORS® congratulates Joe Easterday of Windermere Mount Baker, the winner of the Q3 2025 Good Neighbor Award! Although Joe is involved in many charitable activities, this award specifically honors his work with Project Cool for Back-to-School, a program operated by the Seattle King…
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Back to News Center Seattle King County REALTORS® members collected 1,117 lbs of food and hygiene items and $1,030 for the Rainier Valley Food Bank as part of the annual Food Drive hosted by the Affiliate Council. The event on August 14, 2025, was organized in honor of Steven Wayne,…
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Back to News Center Issues & Impacts is a quarterly publication produced by Seattle King County REALTORS® to inform members about current issues and successes within the Government Affairs Department. IN THIS ISSUE: REALTOR® Advocacy for Housing Supply Planning Commission Assist in Black Diamond Seattle Addresses Tree Canopy Concerns Burien…
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Back to News Center Two cities in Washington made the list of “most educated cities in the U.S.,” according to a new report by WalletHub. Researchers used 11 key metrics to compile the rankings. The Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metropolitan statistical area (MSA) is #9 on the list, while Spokane-Spokane Valley came in…
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Back to News Center Issues & Impacts is a quarterly publication produced by Seattle King County REALTORS® to inform members about current issues and successes within the Government Affairs Department. IN THIS ISSUE: REALTOR® Support for Increasing Housing Supply and Affordability REALTORS® Advocate for a Positive Regulatory Environment for Middle…
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Back to News Center Seattle King County REALTORS® named Teresa Willard of Tate Real Estate as its Q1 2025 Good Neighbor, honoring the volunteer work and leadership she has provided to the Monroe Historical Society and Museum. Teresa has volunteered for the Historical Society since 2005 when she wandered into…
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