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2024 Year in Review
2024 Year in Review Back to News Center December 31, 2024 Reflections from 2024 President Michael Orbino Happy 2025 to all our REALTOR® members and colleagues. I have been reflecting on our annual tradition of the holiday season beginning with Thanksgiving, which is usually seen as a time of deep gratitude. This is followed by…
Read MoreEarly Assessment Shows Broker Commissions Declining
Early Assessment Shows Broker Commissions Declining Back to News Center December 30, 2024 A comparison of real estate broker commissions shows year-over-year decreases for both buyer agents and seller agents. In a recent blog, internationally known economist Elliot F. Eisenberg, Ph.D., noted it’s “still very early and the housing market is profoundly weak,” but said…
Read MoreSeasonal 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 MoreSeattle City Attorney briefs REALTORS® on role and accomplishments
Seattle City Attorney briefs REALTORS® on role and accomplishments Back to News Center December 12, 2024 When she ran for the position of Seattle city attorney in 2022, Ann Davison framed herself as a “pragmatist” and advocated for restoring law and order to the city’s streets by “increasing prosecution of misdemeanor crimes and clearing out…
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…
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