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King County Housing Activity Shows Strong YoY Gains in Pending Sales, Prices
King County Housing Activity Shows Strong YoY Gains in Pending Sales, Prices Back to News Center April 9, 2024 Slight improvement in new listings and total inventory compared to twelve months ago across the 26 counties served by Northwest Multiple Listing Service contributed to a small uptick in pending sales (1.15%) during March. Nonetheless, the…
Read MoreNAR Economist Keynotes Program on Strategies for 2024 Success
NAR Economist Keynotes Program on Strategies for 2024 Success Back to News Center April 4, 2024 REALTORS® reported record-high home prices in 2023, based on sales of existing homes, but also the worst volume of sales since 1995, with severe shortages of inventory being a major factor for the imbalance. Those were among insights shared…
Read MoreAuction Raised Over $60,000 for RPAC
Auction Raised Over $60,000 for RPAC Back to News Center April 2, 2024 On March 28, Seattle King County REALTORS® hosted their annual auction benefitting the REALTOR® Political Action Committee. This event sold out with over 125 tickets sold. REALTORS® from across King County came together to bid on over 50 silent and live auction…
Read MoreCascade PBS Ideas Festival: Quench Your Curiosity
Cascade PBS Ideas Festival: Quench Your Curiosity Back to News Center March 20, 2024 Save the date! The Cascade PBS Ideas Festival is on May 4. The daylong event at the Amazon Meeting Center (2031 7th Ave, Seattle) brings together journalists, politicians, authors, thought leaders, and newsmakers to examine the people, policies, and events that shape…
Read MoreWA Secretary of State Unveils New Voter Portal
WA Secretary of State Unveils New Voter Portal Back to News Center March 20, 2024 Washington’s Secretary of State launched a new voter portal just before the presidential primary to help those who recently relocated to the state, or for newly eligible voters get registered online. The portal may be viewed in English, Spanish, Chinese,…
Read MoreKing County Brokers Report Positive Gains in Key Metrics
King County Brokers Report Positive Gains in Key Metrics Back to News Center March 15, 2024 Brokers in King County notched gains in four key metrics during February despite tight inventory and interest rates that are keeping some potential purchasers on the sidelines. The latest report from Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS) shows brokers in…
Read MoreUnified Statement on NAR Settlement
Unified Statement on NAR Settlement Back to News Center March 15, 2024 Seattle King County REALTORS® is pleased the National Association of REALTORS® has entered into a settlement agreement in their class action lawsuits concerning representation and compensation. The settlement is yet to be finalized, but it demonstrates a potential resolution that will allow us…
Read MoreCity Unveils “One Seattle Plan” the first draft of major update to Comp Plan
City Unveils “One Seattle Plan” the first draft of major update to Comp Plan Back to News Center March 12, 2024 At least 100,000 new units of housing will be created over the next 20 years as part of the draft One Seattle Plan. The 198-page document, released March 5 following two years of meetings…
Read MoreSeattle Bans Batteries, Electronics from Garbage
Seattle Bans Batteries, Electronics from Garbage Back to News Center March 11, 2024 Seattleites can no longer toss batteries and electronics into their garbage. The City of Seattle banned such items from garbage and recycling bins as of January 1. In implementing the rule, city officials cited hazardous substances as a factor, noting they can…
Read MoreNews Release: Realtors Name 86th First Citizen Award Recipient Tod Leiweke
News Release: Realtors Name 86th First Citizen Award Recipient Tod Leiweke Back to News Center February 16, 2024 BELLEVUE, Washington (Feb. 15, 2024) – Sports innovator. An inspirational visionary. A champion for inclusion. Acclaimed humanitarian. Compassionate. Appreciative. Those are just a few of the words that colleagues use to describe Tod Leiweke, who has been…
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