Posts by jnaegeli
Report on the 29th Annual Housing Issues Briefing
Report on the 29th Annual Housing Issues Briefing Back to News Center June 16, 2023 On June 7, REALTORS® and public officials gathered for a special presentation from speaker Jake Fry, principal of Small Housing BC, to hear about approaches used in Vancouver BC to address the housing inventory shortage. This marks the 29th year…
Read More2024 Board of Directors Election Open June 1-30
2024 Board of Directors Election Open June 1-30 Back to News Center June 1, 2023 This year’s election features 22 well-qualified candidates for 13 positions on the 2024 Board of Directors. The Leadership Development Committee reviews all candidate nominations before submitting a ballot to the membership. The charge of the Leadership Development Committee is to “actively…
Read MoreREALTOR® Wins on the Hill: Easing Restrictions on ADUs (HB 1337)
REALTOR® Wins on the Hill: Easing Restrictions on ADUs (HB 1337) Back to News Center May 24, 2023 This year, Washington REALTORS® prioritized legislation that would increase housing supply and address the growing affordability problems in our region. HB 1337 was championed by the REALTORS® and passed in the Washington Legislature in the 2023 session.…
Read MoreSue Bird Becomes the 85th First Citizen
Sue Bird Becomes the 85th First Citizen Back to News Center May 19, 2023 Energized by Elise Woodward’s basketball stories and walk-up music provided by Deejay Hershe, the First Citizen Award event successfully celebrated the community work of Sue Bird, recently retired point guard of the Seattle Storm. Sue Bird is the 85th recipient of…
Read MoreREALTOR® Wins on the Hill: The Covenant Homeowner Account (HB 1474)
REALTOR® Wins on the Hill: The Covenant Homeowner Account (HB 1474) Back to News Center May 16, 2023 This post is the second of a series of reports on the important legislative wins for REALTORS® from the 2023 Washington State congressional session. Washington REALTORS® scored a huge legislative win on May 8 when Governor Inslee…
Read MoreREALTOR® Wins on the Hill: Leaseback Clarification (SHB 1070)
REALTOR® Wins on the Hill: Leaseback Clarification (SHB 1070) Back to News Center May 15, 2023 This post is the first of a series of reports on the important legislative wins for REALTORS® from the 2023 Washington State congressional session. When a house is sold, sometimes the seller is not yet ready to move out,…
Read MoreOver $52,000 in Scholarships Awarded to 2023 Applicants
Over $52,000 in Scholarships Awarded to 2023 Applicants Back to News Center May 2, 2023 The Seattle-King County First Citizen Scholarship Foundation is excited to announce that thanks to member generosity, 20 applicants will receive a 2023 scholarship. Scholarships are awarded to high school and college applicants, as well as our REALTOR® members, who demonstrate…
Read MoreDownpayment Assistance: Helping Buyers in a High-Priced Market
Downpayment Assistance: Helping Buyers in a High-Priced Market Back to News Center April 25, 2023 In the current era of higher interest rates and lower inventory, REALTORS® have to find creative ways to help their buyers win offers while offsetting costs. On April 21, 2023, about 50 REALTORS® gathered at the SKCR office to learn…
Read MoreQ1 2023 Good Neighbor Award Winner Terry Miller
Q1 2023 Good Neighbor Award Winner Terry Miller Back to News Center April 20, 2023 Terry Miller (Coldwell Banker Bain) Volunteer Organization: HomeSight For 18 years, Terry Miller has served on the board of directors at HomeSight and is the current Board President. HomeSight is a Seattle nonprofit organization working to preserve and promote economically and…
Read MoreBig Wealth Gains for Homeowners Over 10 Years in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue
Big Wealth Gains for Homeowners Over 10 Years in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue Back to News Center April 18, 2023 New data from the National Association of Realtors® reveal middle-income homeowners in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metro area accumulated an average of $302,250 in wealth as their homes appreciated over the last 10 years. The data, which was featured prominently in…
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