Publications
Bellevue Chamber Launches Initiative to Connect Volunteers with Nonprofits
Bellevue Chamber Launches Initiative to Connect Volunteers with Nonprofits Back to News Center May 22, 2024 Eastside REALTORS®, and especially young professionals, are invited to be part of an initiative of the Bellevue Chamber to connect volunteers with nonprofits. The new event, called Believe, is scheduled for Thursday, May 30, at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.…
Read MoreBrokers in King, Kittitas Counties report solid uptick in April activity on most metrics
Brokers in King, Kittitas Counties report solid uptick in April activity on most metrics Back to News Center May 15, 2024 Despite higher-for-longer interest rates that constrained purchasing power for some buyers, brokers across much of Washington reported solid gains in both pending and closed sales during April. In its latest report, Northwest Multiple Listing…
Read MoreHas Seattle Improved Its ParkScore®?
Has Seattle Improved Its ParkScore®? Back to News Center May 14, 2024 Two free events this month are being presented in celebration of parks. They include a stewardship day on May 18 and a virtual chat on the latest ParkScore® Index with leading park experts on May 22. In extending an invitation, Roland Carette-Meyers, the…
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 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 MoreWA Secretary of State Unveils New Voter Portal
WA Secretary of State Unveils New Voter Portal Back to News Center March 20, 2024 Washington’s Secretary of State launched a new voter portal just before the presidential primary to help those who recently relocated to the state, or for newly eligible voters get registered online. The portal may be viewed in English, Spanish, Chinese,…
Read MoreKing County Brokers Report Positive Gains in Key Metrics
King County Brokers Report Positive Gains in Key Metrics Back to News Center March 15, 2024 Brokers in King County notched gains in four key metrics during February despite tight inventory and interest rates that are keeping some potential purchasers on the sidelines. The latest report from Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS) shows brokers in…
Read MoreCity Unveils “One Seattle Plan” the first draft of major update to Comp Plan
City Unveils “One Seattle Plan” the first draft of major update to Comp Plan Back to News Center March 12, 2024 At least 100,000 new units of housing will be created over the next 20 years as part of the draft One Seattle Plan. The 198-page document, released March 5 following two years of meetings…
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