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Over $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…
Read MoreMissing Middle Housing Signed Into Law
Missing Middle Housing Signed Into Law Back to News Center April 14, 2023 One of the most talked about bills in Olympia this session, House Bill 1110, was signed into law on May 9, 2023. The law takes effect on July 23, 2023, and will expand the construction of Middle Housing—accessory dwelling units (ADUs), duplexes, triplexes, and…
Read MoreHighlights from the Missing Middle Housing Tour, March 30, 2023
Highlights from the Missing Middle Housing Tour, March 30, 2023 Back to News Center April 10, 2023 On March 30th, the Seattle King County REALTORS® hosted over sixty mayors, council members, city planners, stakeholders, and REALTORS® on a tour of missing middle housing. Traveling across Kirkland and Redmond, attendees walked down two blocks of alleyway…
Read MoreNominate a REALTOR® Good Neighbor in 2023
Nominate a REALTOR® Good Neighbor in 2023 Back to News Center March 13, 2023 Do you know a REALTOR® who dedicates time to make a difference in our communities? Seattle King County REALTORS® welcomes nominations for 2023 Quarterly REALTOR® Good Neighbor Awards. Aligned with the National Association of REALTORS® Good Neighbor Awards, we recognize REALTOR®…
Read MoreTrailblazer who “always makes time” to support others is named 2023 Seattle King County First Citizen
Trailblazer who “always makes time” to support others is named 2023 Seattle King County First Citizen Back to News Center March 1, 2023 BELLEVUE, Washington (March 1, 2023) – Statistics only tell a small part of the remarkable impact of this year’s Seattle-King County First Citizen Award recipient. “She’s a trailblazer in the community as…
Read MoreAssociation mourns passing of REALTOR® leader Dahni Malgarini Logar
Association mourns passing of REALTOR® leader Dahni Malgarini Logar Back to News Center February 28, 2023 We mourn the passing of Dahni Malgarini Logar, the 2023 President-elect of Seattle King County REALTORS®. A broker with REMAX Integrity, Dahni suffered a cardiac episode over the President’s Day weekend and was unable to recover. She passed surrounded…
Read MoreScholarship named to honor legacy of REALTOR® Margo Wheeler
Scholarship named to honor legacy of REALTOR® Margo Wheeler Back to News Center February 15, 2023 BELLEVUE, Washington (February 14, 2023) — To honor distinguished REALTOR® and community volunteer Margo Wheeler, the Seattle King County First Citizen Foundation will award a $5,000 scholarship in her name to the highest ranked high school scholarship applicant. Ms.…
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