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Back to News Center This issue of Issues & Impacts captures the accelerating shift toward more housing across King County, as cities advance zoning reforms, parking reductions, permit streamlining, and new housing types to meet state mandates and market demand. From Burien and Kent to Seattle, Bellevue, and beyond, policymakers…
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Back to News Center Pushback from Burien residents against city ordinances increasing density have largely been put to rest following a review of city ordinances. In 2025, the Burien City Council approved density increases that exceeded the minimum requirements of HB 1110 and included a reclassification of the exclusive single-family…
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Back to News Center The Bellevue City Council elected REALTOR®-supported councilmembers Mo Malakoutian and Dave Hamilton as mayor and deputy mayor, respectively, in January. Malakoutian and Hamilton will serve in these roles for the next two years. Malakoutian, still in his first term, succeeds Councilmember Lynne Robinson, who served as…
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Back to News Center The National Association of REALTORS® and Realtor.com® today honored three winners, including Barry Long of Able Environments, with the Fair Housing Champion Award during NAR’s Fair Housing Month event, “Fair Housing Forward.” Honorees received recognition for their efforts to advance fair housing and expand homeownership in…
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Back to News Center On April 9, 135 REALTORS® and Affiliates came together for a record-breaking night in support of the REALTOR® Political Action Committee (RPAC). This year’s “Under the Sea”-themed event brought out a full room, the highest attendance in the event’s history, and an energy that carried throughout…
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Back to News Center Issues & Impacts is a quarterly publication produced by Seattle King County REALTORS® to inform members about current issues and successes within the Government Affairs Department. IN THIS ISSUE: Supporting Co-Living Housing Models Expanding the Multi-Family Tax Exemption (MFTE) in Maple Valley REALTOR®-Endorsed Candidate Wins by…
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Back to News Center In 2025, the Association focused on delivering value to members’ businesses through every aspect of its work. Our purpose remains clear: to support member success and promote a real estate industry that serves the best interests of professionals and their clients. This annual report highlights our…
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Back to News Center Issues & Impacts is a quarterly publication produced by Seattle King County REALTORS® to inform members about current issues and successes within the Government Affairs Department. IN THIS ISSUE: REALTORS® Poised for Major Wins in Seattle REALTORS® Testify for Maple Valley Townhomes CAOs Must Balance Environment…
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Back to News Center Issues & Impacts is a quarterly publication produced by Seattle King County REALTORS® to inform members about current issues and successes within the Government Affairs Department. IN THIS ISSUE: REALTOR® Advocacy for Housing Supply Planning Commission Assist in Black Diamond Seattle Addresses Tree Canopy Concerns Burien…
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Back to News Center In a year of playing defense in the Washington State Legislature, the real estate industry recorded some impressive wins for housing, despite an anticipated loss on rent control. “Overall, this session was a win for REALTORS® and their clients,” said Mary Hull-Drury, Government Affairs Director for…
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