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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…

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REALTOR® 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…

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Market 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…

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Affiliate 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…

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Builders 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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Parks Levy Proposed for August Ballot

Parks Levy Proposed for August Ballot Back to News Center February 27, 2025 King County Executive Dow Constantine has proposed a $1.5 billion levy to renew the county’s parks levy. It contains funding to maintain, enhance and expand parks and trails The measure, which is subject to approval by the King County Council, is likely…

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The First-Timer Experience at REALTOR® Hill Day

The First-Timer Experience at REALTOR® Hill Day Back to News Center February 7, 2025 REALTORS® from across the state gathered at the Washington State Capitol on January 30 to discuss REALTORS’® priority legislation with their representatives. Of the almost 700 registrants who attended the annual Hill Day organized by Washington REALTORS®, over 100 were members…

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Issues & Impacts Q4 2024

Issues & Impacts Q4 2024 Back to News Center February 4, 2025 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: PSRC Leveraging Federal Funds to Limit New Housing Lot-Splitting Gaining Ground in Comprehensive Plans…

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PSRC Leveraging Federal Funds to Limit New Housing

PSRC Leveraging Federal Funds to Limit New Housing Back to News Center February 4, 2025 At an annual joint meeting of the City of Black Diamond, The City of Enumclaw and the Enumclaw School District, Black Diamond Mayor Carol Benson disclosed that her city had to reduce the amount of housing it planned in its…

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