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
This post is the second of a series of reports on the important legislative wins for REALTORS® from the 2023 Washington State congressional session. Washington REALTORS® scored a huge legislative win on May 8 when Governor Inslee signed HB 1474, a bill that establishes a Covenant Homeownership Account and… Read more
“It takes all of us. REALTORS® stepping up to what’s right… Together, we’ll fight until the fight for fair is one.” The National Association of REALTORS®’ new consumer campaign video reinforces the message that REALTORS® believe fair housing is worth fighting for. As a REALTOR®, you can help amplify the… Read more
The U.S. homeownership rate saw a rebound from 62.9% in Q2 of 2016 to 65.1% in Q4 of 2019. While the increase in the overall homeownership rate is encouraging, there continues to be a significant racial homeownership gap in America. In February, the National Association of REALTORS ® released a… Read more
The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) is providing FREE fair housing digital downloads from their REALTOR® Store for all REALTOR® members. This is a part of NAR’s partnership with the 2020 Right Tools Right Now Program. We encourage members to download and share these comprehensive fair housing guides. Free Fair… Read more
(This article reprinted from nar.realtor.) Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist at National Association of REALTORS®, recently provided a commentary on “how to close the persistent gap in homeownership rates.” The interest in homebuying is strong as reflected in the surge in mortgage applications to buy a home. However, there is not… Read more
As the nation’s largest professional trade association, the National Association of REALTORS® has a unique ability to shape the housing industry. It also has the obligation and stated mission to make certain that all who seek homeownership have the opportunity to achieve it. One REALTOR® document, the Code of Ethics,… Read more
This article is featured in the July issue of the Northwest REporter, joint publication of Seattle King County REALTORS® and NWMLS. Although no longer enforceable, restrictive covenants were common in the first half of the 20th Century. Such agreements sometimes barred people from specific races, national origins, ethnic backgrounds, and… Read more
As a charter member of the National Association of REALTORS®, Seattle King County REALTORS® is proud to stand with our national organization as it launches a broader effort to promote awareness and progress on fair housing and equal opportunity for all. We encourage you to view the campaign here. Our organization has… Read more
“We believe that fairness is worth fighting for, and we won’t stop until the fight is won,” reads a new print ad from the National Association of REALTORS® launched on July 12. The ad, which focuses on REALTORS®’ commitment to fair housing amid social unrest around race, is an extension… Read more