Posts by jnaegeli
Kittitas County Homeowners’ Insurance
Kittitas County Homeowners’ Insurance Back to News Center October 29, 2024 Kittitas REALTORS® identified an emerging issue involving lack of access to homeowner insurance for (a) homeowners needing to renew their coverage, (b) buyers purchasing a property, and (c) properties previously insured under homeowner insurance policies that have expired or been canceled. Increasingly, wildfire-related losses…
Read MoreSeattle Affordable Housing
Seattle Affordable Housing Back to News Center October 29, 2024 In 2023, Seattle voters approved a nearly $1 billion renewal of the Seattle Housing Levy. Accordingly, this year marks an all-time high, $340 million, in spending on income-qualified/subsidized housing for households earning 80% and below area median income. While SKCR’s focus is on increasing market-rate…
Read MoreInventory
Inventory Back to News Center October 29, 2024 All 39 cities in King County are continuing their work to meet the Legislature’s December 31 deadline for each city to update its 20-year comprehensive plan, including new requirements to accommodate middle housing and more ADUs. In addition, cities must meet a June 30, 2025, deadline to…
Read MoreOn-site Sewer (Septic) Systems
On-site Sewer (Septic) Systems Back to News Center October 29, 2024 The Board of Health’s Stakeholder Expert Technical Team is in the process of recommending changes to the regulations governing on-site sewer (septic) systems in King County. The revisions, which are required by April 2025, will likely be adopted before the end of this year…
Read MoreSign Codes
Sign Codes Back to News Center October 29, 2024 The cities of Duvall, Lake Forest Park, and Bellevue are in the process of revising their sign codes. SKCR continues to guard against any changes that would constrain the use of on-premises for sale signs and off-premises open house A-boards. Sign codes updates are complicated and…
Read MoreBellevue welcoming affordable housing developers with new incentives
Bellevue welcoming affordable housing developers with new incentives Back to News Center October 23, 2024 Recent actions by the City of Bellevue could result in the addition of 4,400 affordable housing units in the state’s fifth largest city. The median home price there is around $1.5 million. Bellevue’s initiative to reduce its affordable housing gap…
Read MoreLowered mortgage rates spur hope for buyers, but rising prices still limit activity
Lowered mortgage rates spur hope for buyers, but rising prices still limit activity Back to News Center October 15, 2024 Mortgage rates fell to their lowest level since February 2023 last month, but the cut did not spark much movement in homebuyer demand, according to the latest data from Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS). Its…
Read MoreREALTOR® Achievement Awards
REALTOR® Achievement Awards Back to News Center October 9, 2024 CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: 2024 Achievement Awards The Seattle King County REALTORS® Awards Committee welcomes your nomination of Association members who have made significant and positive contributions to our industry, community, and the REALTOR® Association. Winners of these awards will be honored at the Awards & Installation…
Read MoreREALTOR® Endorsement Guide 2024 — Vote November 5!
REALTOR® Endorsement Guide 2024 — Vote November 5! Back to News Center October 8, 2024 The 2024 General Election REALTOR® Endorsement Guide will be delivered to homes next week (by October 18)—the same time as your ballot. For over 50 years, the REALTOR® Association has been one of the strongest and most successful advocacy organizations…
Read MoreWorking smoke alarms cut risk of home fire deaths by more than half
Working smoke alarms cut risk of home fire deaths by more than half Back to News Center October 1, 2024 Having working smoke alarms can save lives and property. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) founded and promotes Fire Prevention Week in its quest to reduce losses with “information, knowledge, and passion.” This year’s observance…
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