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There is great news for King County REALTORS® from the Federal District Courthouse in Seattle. The federal court has refused to shut down the National Flood Insurance Program that provides the insurance which lenders require for new construction of homes and condos on the valley floor in Tukwila, Renton, SeaTac,… Read more
The King County Flood Control District has completed the first phase of a two-year investigation to update landslide hazard information for King County’s river valleys and floodplains. The investigation is the first step in assuring the county has the most current information to protect people, property and critical public infrastructure. … Read more
While cities eye the Business & Occupation tax to protect budgets, businesses and your Association continue to weigh-in with concerns and reservations. On November 3rd the Renton City Council moved forward with the formal adoption of ordinance 5734 creating a new B&O tax in the City. Prior to adoption, the… Read more
Along Hwy 169 Following OSO Tragedy In the wake of the Oso tragedy in Snohomish County, the City of Renton is focused on providing more careful and frequent inspections of hillsides and slopes throughout the city, including along Hwy 169. A key element of the effort will include actions private… Read more
REALTOR® from Renton, WA., Wins National Volunteer Award for Leading Top U.S. Breast Cancer Research Fundraising Team WASHINGTON (October 1, 2013) – Realtor® Tina McDonough, a sales agent with RE/MAX Select in Renton, Wash., is one of five winners chosen by the National Association of Realtors® for REALTOR® Magazine’s 2013… Read more
Congratulations to SKCR member Tina McDonough, RE/MAX Select, Renton, who has been chosen to be one of the 10 finalists for REALTOR® Magazine’s 2013 Good Neighbor Awards. As captain of the Valley Girls & Guys! 3-Day Team, McDonough has raised more than $1.4 million to raise awareness and fund research… Read more