Posts by jnaegeli
Are You Covered by the NAR Settlement?
Are You Covered by the NAR Settlement? Back to News Center May 6, 2024 Since the announcement of the $418 million settlement proposed by the National Association of REALTORS® in the Sitzer-Burnett anti-trust lawsuit, individual real estate agents have been wondering whether they are covered by the settlement and protected from similar litigation. The good…
Read MoreVote for the 2025 Board of Directors
Vote for the 2025 Board of Directors Back to News Center May 6, 2024 Official Election Notice The online ballot is now open to all members in good standing (paid 2024 dues). Members will receive a weekly reminder email in June with a link to vote electronically. All votes must be received by 12:00 PM…
Read More$51,000 in Scholarships Awarded to 2024 Applicants
$51,000 in Scholarships Awarded to 2024 Applicants Back to News Center May 2, 2024 The Seattle-King County First Citizen Scholarship Foundation is excited to announce that thanks to member generosity, 29 applicants will receive a 2024 scholarship, totaling $51,000. Scholarships are awarded to high school and college applicants, as well as our REALTOR® members, who…
Read MoreBOLD Summit 2024 Recap
BOLD Summit 2024 Recap Back to News Center May 1, 2024 During a gathering of brokers and owners at an event dubbed 2024 BOLD Summit (Broker/Owner Leadership Discussion), the leadership of Seattle King County REALTORS® (SKCR), emphasized that the association remains dedicated to its mission and delivering results for members. Their message: “We are focused…
Read MoreIssues & Impacts Q1 2024
Issues & Impacts Q1 2024 Back to News Center April 24, 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: REALTOR®-Supported Candidate Appointed to Seattle City Council Seattle City Council Launches the 2024 Budget…
Read MoreResources Abound for Earth Month, Earth Day Observances
Resources Abound for Earth Month, Earth Day Observances Back to News Center April 12, 2024 April is observed as Earth Month, a time to raise environmental awareness. Since the first observance of Early Day on April 22, 1970, EarthDay.org has mobilized more than 1 billion people annually “to diversify, educate and activate the environmental movement…
Read MoreKing County Housing Activity Shows Strong YoY Gains in Pending Sales, Prices
King County Housing Activity Shows Strong YoY Gains in Pending Sales, Prices Back to News Center April 9, 2024 Slight improvement in new listings and total inventory compared to twelve months ago across the 26 counties served by Northwest Multiple Listing Service contributed to a small uptick in pending sales (1.15%) during March. Nonetheless, the…
Read MoreNAR Economist Keynotes Program on Strategies for 2024 Success
NAR Economist Keynotes Program on Strategies for 2024 Success Back to News Center April 4, 2024 REALTORS® reported record-high home prices in 2023, based on sales of existing homes, but also the worst volume of sales since 1995, with severe shortages of inventory being a major factor for the imbalance. Those were among insights shared…
Read MoreAuction Raised Over $60,000 for RPAC
Auction Raised Over $60,000 for RPAC Back to News Center April 2, 2024 On March 28, Seattle King County REALTORS® hosted their annual auction benefitting the REALTOR® Political Action Committee. This event sold out with over 125 tickets sold. REALTORS® from across King County came together to bid on over 50 silent and live auction…
Read MoreCascade PBS Ideas Festival: Quench Your Curiosity
Cascade PBS Ideas Festival: Quench Your Curiosity Back to News Center March 20, 2024 Save the date! The Cascade PBS Ideas Festival is on May 4. The daylong event at the Amazon Meeting Center (2031 7th Ave, Seattle) brings together journalists, politicians, authors, thought leaders, and newsmakers to examine the people, policies, and events that shape…
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