“REALTORS® need to stand up and tell their stories.” That was the message from Legislator Amy Walen when asked how REALTORS® could support positive actions on housing. Walen, former mayor of Kirkland, made the remarks at the 25th annual Housing Issues Briefing, a yearly event hosted by Seattle King County… Read more
“Housing is going to be a very big issue in both chambers of the legislature next session.” That was the message from Senator Guy Palumbo (D-1st District) at the recent REALTOR® Housing Issues Briefing at the Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue. Senator Palumbo was joined by Representative Tana Senn (D-41st District) and… Read more
In March, hopeful homebuyers camped out overnight to reserve a unit in Bellevue’s forthcoming luxury condo tower, One88. Those prospective buyers committed to condos that won’t be ready until 2020. Very few condos are being built in our region, which has driven prices and demand to historic highs. That’s just… Read more
If you think the Puget Sound region is busy now, picture our future: by 2050, we are expected to have 1.8 million more residents than we do today. We need strong legislative solutions to alleviate current housing pressure and ensure that we have enough housing for everyone that needs a… Read more