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Rothstein Book Offers Practical Strategies for Promoting Fair Housing

By jnaegeli / November 7, 2023 / Comments Off on Rothstein Book Offers Practical Strategies for Promoting Fair Housing

Back to News Center Housing is a front-and-center issue in King County, where there is not enough housing for everyone who wants to live here. Voter polls repeatedly cite homelessness and housing issues as a main concern. Seattle King County REALTORS® is at the forefront of finding solutions to these…

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Report from the AREAA Housing Affordability Symposium

By jnaegeli / September 15, 2023 / Comments Off on Report from the AREAA Housing Affordability Symposium

Back to News Center On September 7, the Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA) hosted their inaugural Housing Affordability Symposium in Ontario, California. Featured speakers included: CA Congresswoman Norma Torres CA Congresswoman Judy Chu Mayor of Ontario CA, Paul Leon Inland Valley Association of REALTORS® CEO Mark Dowling National…

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REALTOR® Wins on the Hill: The Covenant Homeowner Account (HB 1474)

By jnaegeli / May 16, 2023 / Comments Off on REALTOR® Wins on the Hill: The Covenant Homeowner Account (HB 1474)

Back to News Center 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…

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Downpayment Assistance: Helping Buyers in a High-Priced Market

By jnaegeli / April 25, 2023 / Comments Off on Downpayment Assistance: Helping Buyers in a High-Priced Market

Back to News Center In the current era of higher interest rates and lower inventory, REALTORS® have to find creative ways to help their buyers win offers while offsetting costs. On April 21, 2023, about 50 REALTORS® gathered at the SKCR office to learn about downpayment assistance programs (DPAs) from…

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