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Back to News Center Seattle King County REALTORS® continue to support Federal Way’s proactive efforts to address the housing crisis through zoning reform, partnerships, and strategic planning. Earlier this year, REALTORS® backed code changes to promote middle housing and streamline the development of owner-occupied townhomes-making it easier, faster, and more…
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Back to News Center For many years, environmental advocates have lobbied to require residential energy audits and energy upgrades mandated at the point of sale. A proposal in King County would have prevented sellers from closing a transaction until they conducted an energy audit, made the score public, and made…
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Back to News Center This fall, Seattle voters will be asked to decide on an increase to the city’s Business & Occupation (B&O) tax. The proposal comes from Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell and Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck and could have significant implications for REALTORS®, real estate firms, and the broader…
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Back to News Center Enumclaw is the latest city in King County to take steps toward streamlining its permitting process by reforming its design review procedures. In January 2025, Jeff Potter of Integrity Land LLC submitted a privately initiated code amendment request focused on townhouse development standards. Seattle King County…
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Back to News Center The Seattle King County REALTORS® Awards Committee welcomes your nomination of Association members who have made significant and positive contributions to our industry, community, and the REALTOR® Association. Winners of these awards will be honored at the Awards & Installation Banquet on November 20, 2025, at the…
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Back to News Center Congratulations to the Seattle King County REALTORS® named to National Association of REALTORS® committee positions in 2026! Our organization is proud to promote and encourage the leadership of our members nationally. It’s important that the voices of the Pacific Northwest are there to guide the future…
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Back to News Center Seattle King County REALTORS® once again delivered one of the best legal education events of the year with the Battle of the Barristers, held on October 1 at the Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue. Nearly 600 REALTORS® packed the venue for a morning of lively legal debate,…
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Back to News Center Erin Alexander is the CEO of Finally Social, a full-scale marketing consultancy for real estate professionals, including agents, mortgage brokers, and title and escrow officers. Her business card also lists the title “Top Social Butterfly,” which means you have probably already met her at an SKCR…
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Back to News Center Seattle King County REALTORS® congratulates Joe Easterday of Windermere Mount Baker, the winner of the Q3 2025 Good Neighbor Award! Although Joe is involved in many charitable activities, this award specifically honors his work with Project Cool for Back-to-School, a program operated by the Seattle King…
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Back to News Center The latest Broker/Owner Success Summit (BOSS) of Seattle King County REALTORS® on September 10 featured a comprehensive update from the leadership of Washington REALTORS®, as well as a panel of local owners and managers. President John Blom and CEO Nathan Gorton discussed the key initiatives of…
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