Partnerships
LGBTQ+ 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 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 MoreThird Annual Homestay Program for Japanese real estate professionals
Third Annual Homestay Program for Japanese real estate professionals Back to News Center July 16, 2024 The third annual Global Real Estate Homestay Program welcomed three real estate professionals from Japan on July 12–17. Visitors spent four days with hosts for an immersive experience in the daily life of REALTORS® in the US. They visited…
Read MoreIn Memoriam: Jack Johnson
In Memoriam: Jack Johnson Back to News Center July 8, 2024 Modified from the original post at nwmls.com. The Seattle King County REALTORS® is saddened by the passing of Jack Johnson, former President and CEO of NWMLS. Jack passed away on June 21 at the age of 83. “Jack was an acknowledged leader in…
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…
Read MoreRothstein Book Offers Practical Strategies for Promoting Fair Housing
Rothstein Book Offers Practical Strategies for Promoting Fair Housing Back to News Center November 7, 2023 Housing is a front-and-center issue in King County, where there is not enough housing for everyone who wants to live here. Voter polls repeatedly cite homelessness and housing issues as a main concern. Seattle King County REALTORS® is at…
Read MoreReport from the AREAA Housing Affordability Symposium
Report from the AREAA Housing Affordability Symposium Back to News Center September 15, 2023 On September 7, the Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA) hosted their inaugural Housing Affordability Symposium in Ontario, California. Featured speakers included: CA Congresswoman Norma Torres CA Congresswoman Judy Chu Mayor of Ontario CA, Paul Leon Inland Valley Association of…
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