Advocacy
Kent’s 2-Phase Housing Re-Code
Kent’s 2-Phase Housing Re-Code Back to News Center July 14, 2025 The city of Kent has undertaken its own distinctive and timely two-phase “HOUSING RE-CODE” approach in order to complete the major periodic update to its comprehensive plan, incorporate the 2023 housing-related mandates into its planning, and update its development code and regulations in time…
Read MoreBellevue Wilburton Upzone Completed
Bellevue Wilburton Upzone Completed Back to News Center July 14, 2025 After years of work, the Bellevue City Council officially adopted land use code changes and rezoned the Wilburton transit-oriented development area to implement the Wilburton Vision, which seeks to transform Wilburton as a vibrant, mixed-use neighborhood with strong transit connections. The rezone establishes four…
Read MoreSign Code Updates Q2 2025
Sign Code Updates Q2 2025 Back to News Center July 14, 2025 Bothell Seattle King County REALTORS® has successfully collaborated with the Bothell City Council to modernize the city’s sign regulations, ensuring alignment with recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings. This important update removes content-based distinctions in signage laws, strengthening compliance. Previously, the city’s code limited…
Read MoreHIB Recap: Public office-seekers urged to “build, baby, build” and be more business-friendly
HIB Recap: Public office-seekers urged to “build, baby, build” and be more business-friendly Back to News Center July 2, 2025 Calling the housing affordability crisis in our region “daunting,” former Governor Christine Gregoire stressed the only way to solve this complex issue is via a public-private partnership. Gregoire gave keynote remarks recently during the 31st…
Read MoreREALTORS® Visit Washington D.C. for Legislative Meetings
REALTORS® Visit Washington D.C. for Legislative Meetings Back to News Center June 9, 2025 Last week, nearly 20 members of Seattle King County REALTORS® traveled to Washington, D.C. to participate in the National Association of REALTORS® Legislative Meetings (RLM). Over five days, REALTORS® from across the country met to discuss association and industry business. The…
Read MoreREALTOR® wins and losses in Olympia this year
REALTOR® wins and losses in Olympia this year Back to News Center May 30, 2025 In a year of playing defense in the Washington State Legislature, the real estate industry recorded some impressive wins for housing, despite an anticipated loss on rent control. “Overall, this session was a win for REALTORS® and their clients,” said…
Read MoreMembers in Action: REALTORS® Testify at Seattle City Council
Members in Action: REALTORS® Testify at Seattle City Council Back to News Center May 19, 2025 Watch the Public Hearing Hear Craig Walker (31:00), Sol Villarreal (35:00), Cheyenne Gillooly (39:00), and Garrett Nelson (46:00) testify at Seattle’s Select Committee for the Comprehensive Plan. The Issue Washington continues to face a housing crisis. There are not…
Read MoreREALTORS® Secure Key Victory in Bothell Sign Code Update
REALTORS® Secure Key Victory in Bothell Sign Code Update Back to News Center May 15, 2025 Seattle King County REALTORS® (SKCR) has successfully collaborated with the Bothell City Council to modernize the city’s sign regulations, ensuring alignment with recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings. This important update removes content-based distinctions in signage laws, strengthening compliance. Previously,…
Read MoreREALTORS® Attend Claudia Balducci’s Campaign Kickoff Event
REALTORS® Attend Claudia Balducci’s Campaign Kickoff Event Back to News Center May 2, 2025 On April 25, representatives from Seattle King County REALTORS® (SKCR) attended the campaign kick-off breakfast for Claudia Balducci, whom SKCR has endorsed for King County Executive in this year’s election. Balducci, a long-time REALTOR® Champion, currently serves on the King County…
Read MoreIssues & Impacts Q1 2025
Issues & Impacts Q1 2025 Back to News Center April 28, 2025 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® Support for Increasing Housing Supply and Affordability REALTORS® Advocate for a Positive Regulatory…
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