Archive for March 2025
Record-breaking RPAC Auction raised $65,000
Record-breaking RPAC Auction raised $65,000 Back to News Center March 28, 2025 On March 25, at the Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue, 100 REALTORS® and Affiliates came together to show their support for the REALTOR® Political Action Committee (RPAC). The carnival-themed event featured a live and silent auction, which together raised $65,000 for RPAC, the most…
Read MoreREALTOR® Good Neighbor Preserves History in Monroe
REALTOR® Good Neighbor Preserves History in Monroe Back to News Center March 26, 2025 Seattle King County REALTORS® named Teresa Willard of Tate Real Estate as its Q1 2025 Good Neighbor, honoring the volunteer work and leadership she has provided to the Monroe Historical Society and Museum. Teresa has volunteered for the Historical Society since…
Read MoreJudy Runstad Named the 87th Recipient of the Seattle King County First Citizen Award
Judy Runstad Named the 87th Recipient of the Seattle King County First Citizen Award Back to News Center March 17, 2025 Prominent attorney and civic activist Judy Runstad has been selected 2025 Seattle King County First Citizen. The widely recognized community philanthropist is the 87th recipient of the prestigious annual award. This year’s honoree is…
Read MoreMarket Activity in January outgained same month in 2024
Market Activity in January outgained same month in 2024 Back to News Center March 7, 2025 January’s housing activity showed both new listings and closed sales outgained the same month a year ago. Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS) data for the month showed new listings jumped 35.1% and closed sales rose 10.8% compared to January…
Read MoreAffiliate Spotlight: Josie Chen, Next Door Photos
Affiliate Spotlight: Josie Chen, Next Door Photos Back to News Center March 3, 2025 Josie Chen is the owner of Next Door Photos Seattle, which offers multimedia services for real estate, including photography, videography, and 3D tours. She has been an Affiliate member of Seattle King County REALTORS® for less than a year, but has…
Read MoreBuilders Tally Cost of Regulations for New Homes
Builders Tally Cost of Regulations for New Homes Back to News Center March 3, 2025 Regulations accounted for nearly a quarter (23.8%) of the average cost of a new home ($394,300), according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). The figures are based on data from 2021, the latest available information. In a more…
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