In a recent national column, writer Kenneth Harney cited a study from Florida which found a 7% discrepancy rate between the sales price listed on bank closing documents and the closed price entered in the local MLS. The study, which sampled 400 transactions from two banks, noted that some difference could… Read more
Three generations of REALTORS® met with Representative Judy Clibborn (D-41) to discuss the issue some are facing with being double taxed through the real estate excise tax (REET). Van Anderson and @MichaelOrbino meet with Representative Clibborn of the 41st District. #2016HillDay pic.twitter.com/T437i5Ngfk — SKCRealtors (@SKCRealtors) January 21, 2016 Van Anderson,… Read more
REALTORS® visiting Olympia yesterday were surprised to find a myriad of characters, including zombies, wandering the legislative halls of our state Capitol. Over 400 REALTORS® from around the state showed up for “Hill Day” eager to let legislators know about the need for more housing options in our growing economy. Members… Read more
The Women’s Council of REALTORS Seattle-Metro Chapter held their first meeting of the year at our Bellevue office and invited Chief Economist for Windermere, Matthew Gardner, to give a presentation titled “What Will 2016 Hold for the Seattle Economy and Housing Market?” You can read more about Gardner’s predictions for our region’s… Read more
KIRKLAND, Washington (December 4, 2015) – Inventory remains “critically low,” but there are fewer house-hunters in the hunt during this holiday season so motivated sellers and buyers are seeing success, according to brokers with Northwest Multiple Listing Service. Its just-released statistics for November show year-over-year gains in pending sales, closed… Read more
Seattle King County REALTORS® submit comments on Seattle’s Comprehensive Plan Update encouraging housing inventory to accommodate unmet housing demand. View the document below or click the link to Download.
SAN DIEGO (November 12, 2015) – This evening, Federal Housing Administration Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Ed Golding joined National Association of Realtors® President Chris Polychron on stage before a packed ballroom of Realtors® and industry experts to announce changes to FHA condominium policies. NAR has long advocated for broad improvements… Read more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KIRKLAND, Washington (November 5, 2015) – With holidays approaching, real estate brokers usually expect a slowdown as buyers and sellers shift their attention elsewhere. “This year is different,” say some industry leaders. “Today we have one of the best markets we’ve ever seen for sellers,” observed Ken… Read more
This article originally appeared as part of MarketWatch.com’s Location Scouts series that features housing-market updates from real estate professionals in cities across the country. The original article can be read here. Seattle homes selling in 5 days and over asking price Low inventory means buyers must be ready to act… Read more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FOR INFORMATION* KIRKLAND, Washington (October 5, 2015) – Scarce inventory, new rules for mortgage closings and affordability concerns will likely slow home sales around Western Washington during the remaining months of 2015 and into early 2016, according to spokespersons from Northwest Multiple Listing Service. The latest statistics from the… Read more