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Do you want a say in how legislators in Olympia treat issues that affect your business and the housing supply crisis? Join REALTORS® from across the state at Washington REALTORS® Legislative Hill Day on January 24. REALTORS® spend the morning preparing, then head to the Hill during the afternoon for… Read more
Just in time for the holidays, Hasbro has released a new “millennial” version of its enduring Monopoly game. Only this time, instead of buying and developing property, players collect experience points through activities like visiting the vegan bistro and taking a weeklong meditation retreat. The tagline? “Forget real estate. You… Read more
Bill Hicks, 1996 President of Seattle King County REALTORS®, passed away yesterday. Bill became a REALTOR® in 1990, serving clients in the Seattle area with his wife and business partner Anne Hartman. Bill dedicated much of his time during the 1990’s to leadership roles with both Washington REALTORS® and the… Read more
Over 250 REALTORS®, Affiliates, sponsors and friends gathered Thursday evening for the 2018 REALTOR® Awards and 2019 Installation of local Association leadership. Emcee Joe Mosolino, owner of Windermere Real Estate South Whidbey, presided over the event, while 2018 Washington REALTORS® President Jerry Martin installed officers from Seattle King County REALTORS®,… Read more
Members of Seattle King County REALTORS® and the SKCR Young Professionals Network joined more than 20,000 real estate professionals and industry leaders from around the country at the 2018 REALTORS® Conference & Expo in Boston from November 2–5. This year’s conference theme, “Ready, Set, Boston,” encouraged members of the National… Read more
Former Seattle King County REALTORS® President Sam DeBord has been named the NAR President’s liaison to various national committees that deal with MLS and data technology. DeBord and his wife Liz were recognized at the NAR annual meeting in Boston earlier this month by 2019 NAR President John Smaby and… Read more
The Northwest Multiple Listing Service, in response to broker feedback, recently rolled out new input options for the database. Members will now be able to add information about any accessory dwelling units (ADUs) on the property in the “Accessory Dwelling Unit Info” section. The new field options include ADU square… Read more
New data released by LendingTree shows that buyers in Washington state are paying some of the largest down payments in the country. Behind other high-cost, competitive markets of D.C., California, New York and Colorado, Washington buyers are placing $71,419 down on the average loan amount of $371,810. The national average… Read more
Read the full story in the November issue of NW REporter. “Everyone should have the same opportunity to find a home that fits their needs.” Two brokers who shared that belief approached Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS) two years ago in hopes of finding ways to better identify properties in… Read more