BELLEVUE, Washington (February 4, 2020) – Seattle King County REALTORS® (SKCR) voted overwhelmingly to endorse two funding propositions from the Auburn School District. The measures are on the February 11 Special Election ballot. Last month, SKCR announced its endorsement of measures being proposed by the Bellevue, Kent, and Tahoma school… Read more
Seattle King County REALTORS® (SKCR) voted overwhelmingly to endorse funding requests from three school districts that will be on the February 11 Special Election ballot. SKCR has a strong history of supporting strong school districts. Good schools are the first thing homebuyers ask us about. Good schools are essential for… Read more
BELLEVUE, Washington (April 30, 2019) — Three distinguished business/community leaders will honor Seattle University President Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J., at a civic banquet to celebrate his selection as the 2019 Seattle-King County First Citizen. The dinner event saluting this widely respected “community builder” is scheduled for Thursday, May 23 at… Read more
BELLEVUE, Washington (April 10, 2019) – A capital projects levy that would help ease overcrowding in the fast-growing Lake Washington School District earned overwhelming endorsement from Seattle King County REALTORS® (SKCR). The measure will appear on the April 23 Special Election ballot. The Prop. 1 Capital Projects Levy seeks $20… Read more
“Inspires doing the greatest good” BELLEVUE, Washington (March 12, 2019) – One organization executive described this year’s Seattle-King County First Citizen as a “selfless leader” who “shows up” and praised him for his deep commitment to community building. A company president lauded his “obvious heart of a servant.” Seattle University… Read more
BELLEVUE, Washington (Dec. 18, 2018) –Eleven individuals were singled out for special honors at the 2018 Installation & Awards Banquet of Seattle King County REALTORS® (SKCR). The annual event also featured the installation ceremony for incoming leaders of SKCR and three other Realtor organizations, and a raffle and dessert auction… Read more
BELLEVUE, Washington (September 19, 2018) – Healthy parks can contribute to healthy home sales, according to officials with Seattle King County Realtors® (SKCR). The group is recruiting “boots on the ground” volunteers for its annual day of service “TREC project.” TREC – The REALTORS Environmental Council – will mark its… Read more
BELLEVUE, Washington (Feb. 27, 2018) – For decades, Realtors® – members of the National Association of Realtors® – have supported a free, open market that embraces fairness and equal opportunity for all buyers and sellers. Members of Seattle King County Realtors® strongly support the Fair Housing Act, legislation first passed in 1968… Read more
KIRKLAND, Washington (October 5, 2017) – “October will be the best month for selection and availability until late February,” proclaimed J. Lennox Scott when commenting on the latest statistics from Northwest Multiple Listing Service. MLS figures for September show inventory reached 1.7 months of supply at the end of the… Read more
BELLEVUE, Washington (Sept. 25, 2017) – A $450 million “modernization facilities” bond measure for Federal Way Public Schools earned unanimous support from Seattle King County REALTORS® (SKCR) following a presentation by the district’s superintendent and a community representative. Voters will decide the fate of the measure on Election Day (Nov.… Read more