Posts by jnaegeli
Seasonal slowdown evident but industry watchers expect more supply and moderating prices
Seasonal slowdown evident but industry watchers expect more supply and moderating prices Back to News Center December 20, 2024 Key metrics on housing activity were mixed in November as seasonal slowdowns began, according to Northwest Multiple Listing Service. Its latest report shows systemwide month-over-month declines in new listings, total inventory, pending sales, closed sales and…
Read MoreWCRER publishes 2024 “State of the State’s Housing” report
WCRER publishes 2024 “State of the State’s Housing” report Back to News Center November 27, 2024 Nearly half of all renter households across Washington state pay more than 30% or income on housing costs. Some of these cost-burdened renters pay more than 50%, according to The State of the State’s Housing Report published by the…
Read MoreNorthwest MLS reported strong increases in sales, inventory and prices during October
Northwest MLS reported strong increases in sales, inventory and prices during October Back to News Center November 20, 2024 Pending sales of single family homes and condos in counties served by Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS) jumped nearly 27% during October compared to the same month a year ago. Last month’s volume of mutually accepted…
Read More2024 REALTOR® Achievement Awards Announced
2024 REALTOR® Achievement Awards Announced These award winners were honored at the Awards & Installation Banquet on November 21 at the Washington Athletic Club. EVENT PHOTOS HERE REALTOR® of the Year Kitty Wallace Lifetime Achievement Cheri Brennan REALTOR® Achievement Hailey Rarden REALTOR® Excellence Sandy Sun Industry Icon Angie Mykel Instructor of the Year Mike Spence…
Read MoreHUD awards modular housing grant to colleges in Washington and Colorado
HUD awards modular housing grant to colleges in Washington and Colorado Back to News Center November 1, 2024 Comprehensive guidelines for designers and builders working on modular units and factory-built housing projects using mass timber and light wood frame members are being developed by two universities thanks to a $225,000 grant. The U.S. Department of…
Read MoreBattle of the Barristers “exceeds expectations”
Battle of the Barristers “exceeds expectations” Back to News Center November 1, 2024 Exploding water heater. The Realtor® next door. The unread pre-inspection. Termination versus rescission. The joy of gardening. The secretive HOA. Those were the topics for this year’s sold-out Battle of the Barristers which “exceeded all expectations,” according to Marie Hansch, director of…
Read MoreIssues & Impacts Q3 2024
Issues & Impacts Q3 2024 Back to News Center October 30, 2024 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: Mayor Harrell Announces ADU Proposal “Rent-Back” Protection Following Closing Woodinville Landlord-Tenant Issues Schools and…
Read MoreMayor Harrell Announces Proposal to Boost Production of Accessory Dwelling Units for More Diverse Housing Opportunities
Mayor Harrell Announces Proposal to Boost Production of Accessory Dwelling Units for More Diverse Housing Opportunities Back to News Center October 29, 2024 In September, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced a package of new legislation to streamline the permitting process and increase production of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in Seattle, creating more diverse and affordable housing…
Read MoreProtection of Seller Opportunities to “Rent-Back” Following Closing
Protection of Seller Opportunities to “Rent-Back” Following Closing Back to News Center October 29, 2024 In 2023, REALTORS® won an important victory when the legislature exempted short-term seller rent-back agreements from the coverage of the Washington Residential Landlord-Tenant Act (RLTA). However, a trial court eviscerated the exemption in Federal Way where voters approved eviction protections…
Read MoreWoodinville Landlord-Tenant Issues
Woodinville Landlord-Tenant Issues Back to News Center October 29, 2024 The City of Woodinville is exploring whether to add a set of tenant protections similar to Kenmore, Redmond, and Shoreline. Action is expected by the end of the year. SKCR’s goal is to seek a balance balanced approach to landlord tenant regulation that does not…
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