Posts by jnaegeli
Safety Month for Realtors prioritizes self-protection
Safety Month for Realtors prioritizes self-protection Back to News Center September 3, 2024 Although September is observed as Safety Month in the real estate industry, brokers and their affiliates need to be cautious year-round to avoid risky situations. In 2022, a safety survey by the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) indicated 2% of its residential…
Read MoreLGBTQ+ Alliance tackles home-buying barriers facing under-served populations
LGBTQ+ Alliance tackles home-buying barriers facing under-served populations Back to News Center August 30, 2024 A capacity crowd was on hand earlier this month for a “Lunch & Learn” program on “Indigenous Peoples and the Home Buying Process + Covenant Homeownership Program.” The event, presented by the LGBTQ+ Alliance of Western Washington, featured speakers Monica…
Read MoreArmy Building pilot project of sustainable barracks at JBLM
Army Building pilot project of sustainable barracks at JBLM Back to News Center Photo courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District August 22, 2024 Groundbreaking ceremonies for a sustainably designed barracks project at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) were held earlier this month. The “twin barracks” feature two 44,500-square-foot structures designed to house 168…
Read MoreFrom the CEO: We Will Always Need a Strong Voice
From the CEO: We Will Always Need a Strong Voice Back to News Center August 21, 2024 The REALTOR® Associations of the Pacific Northwest are fortunate to have strong, supportive and forward-thinking brokerage firms in our midst. These leaders of our industry have long championed the advocacy work of the REALTOR® organization in promoting and…
Read MoreMike Spence to be honored as “lawyer of the Year”
Mike Spence to be honored as “lawyer of the Year” Back to News Center August 8, 2024 Michael “Mike” Spence, retained legal counsel for Seattle King County Realtors® and advisor to several real estate brokerages, is among 13 honorees selected by the Puget Sound Business Journal for its 2024 CRE (Commercial Real Estate) Leadership Awards…
Read MoreTwo Candidates for the NAR Board of Directors Election
Two Candidates for the NAR Board of Directors Election Back to News Center August 2, 2024 President Michael Orbino has announced an election on August 7 to fill one available position on the Board of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). Seattle King County REALTORS® is allocated two positions on the NAR Board of Directors.…
Read MoreConstruction Worker Shortage Hampering Homebuilding
Construction Worker Shortage Hampering Homebuilding Back to News Center July 26, 2024 Worker shortages in the construction trades are contributing to project delays, rising costs, and other challenges for both homebuilders and nonresidential contractors. As a result of the labor shortage it’s taking longer to build homes. In 2022, it took an average of 8.3…
Read MoreForeign Buyers Purchase Fewer U.S. Homes Last Year but Pay Highest-Ever Prices
Foreign Buyers Purchase Fewer U.S. Homes Last Year but Pay Highest-Ever Prices Back to News Center July 26, 2024 International buyers purchased $42 billion worth of U.S. existing homes from April 2023 through March 2024, according to a new report from the National Association of Realtors®. That volume was a drop of 21.2% from the…
Read MoreIssues & Impacts Q2 2024
Issues & Impacts Q2 2024 Back to News Center July 25, 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: REALTORS® Support City Initiatives for Homeownership Changes to Kittitas County Real Estate Excise Taxes…
Read MoreCity of Tukwila Comprehensive Plan Updates
City of Tukwila Comprehensive Plan Updates Back to News Center July 25, 2024 Tiny Villages The city of Tukwila has been embroiled for more than a year in disputes and litigation with King County regarding housing for asylum-seekers, including the tent encampment at Riverton Park United Methodist Church (RPUMC). Recently, that dispute spilled over into…
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