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
Energized by Elise Woodward’s basketball stories and walk-up music provided by Deejay Hershe, the First Citizen Award event successfully celebrated the community work of Sue Bird, recently retired point guard of the Seattle Storm. Sue Bird is the 85th recipient of the First Citizen Award and the first female athlete… Read more
One act of kindness can give someone else a second chance at life. It was an eye-opening experience when Bella’s brother, Alexander, received a life-saving heart transplant in September 2017. Someone’s choice to become an organ donor saved his life. Despite the suffering and misfortune prior to his transplant, our… Read more
Join us in making an impact at our 2nd Annual Food Drive on August 18 – benefiting Northwest Harvest
Together, we can make an impact. Join Seattle King County REALTORS® in donating to our local food bank, Northwest Harvest, at our second annual Affiliate-Sponsored Food Drive. Stop by our Association on Wednesday, August 18 between 11 AM – 3 PM with your non-perishable items and/or donate on our GoFundMe. Our efforts… Read more
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“A community is defined by who lives there,” said Christine Gregoire, former Washington State Governor and current CEO of Challenge Seattle. “It can’t be only the wealthy; it has to be a diversity of incomes. It ought to include our teachers, firefighters, law enforcement officers, first responders, and the builders… Read more
The Seattle King County REALTORS® Young Professionals Network (YPN) is hosting their fourth annual The Edge: A Networking Breakfast on Wednesday, October 30 at the Bellevue Club. Don’t miss out on a morning filled with breakfast, networking, and business building as other REALTORS® join a panel of industry experts and… Read more
The 13th Annual Planting Project by The REALTORS® Environmental Council (TREC) had a great turn-out with nearly 30 volunteers on Friday. Members of the Seattle King County REALTORS®, both brokers and affiliates, made an impact by planting a total of 292 native shrubs and trees at the Tokul Bypass Site… Read more
Real estate professionals know environmental issues can affect properties and communities. In addition to supporting the National Association of REALTORS®’ commitment to the principles of sustainability and energy conservation, Realtors in King County devote one day every year to a “boots-on-the-ground” environmental project. This year’s 13th annual undertaking of The… Read more
Washington state, including King County and the Seattle metro area, has not built enough housing to keep up with the demand. Condos in particular have been underbuilt because of harsh liability laws. With very few condos built in the last decade, this more affordable middle-market option was not available to… Read more