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Back to News Center 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 news is that if you…
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Back to News Center 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 on June 28, 2024. Election…
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Back to News Center 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 demonstrate a commitment to community…
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Back to News Center 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 on getting…
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Back to News Center 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 Process New Kirkland…
Read More Back to News Center Tanya Woo, whom Seattle King County REALTORS® supported in her unsuccessful bid to win a city council seat in November 2023, was appointed to an open seat on the council in January. Woo filled a council vacancy created when Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda won her election to…
Read More Back to News Center Needing to fill an expected $220+ million budget hole, the Seattle City Council has begun discussions on a budget that will be adopted in November. In contrast to the old council that was principally interested in new taxes, the new council is seeking to rebalance existing…
Read More Back to News Center The Kirkland City Council has appointed Gina Madeya to the Planning Commission. Madeya, a broker at Windermere Yarrow Bay and Vice President ofGovernmental & Public Affairs at Seattle King County REALTORS®, will join six other commissioners in advising the City Council on all matters relating to…
Read More Back to News Center A dispute that has been simmering since mid-2023 between the City of Burien and the King County Sheriff’s Office escalated in March when Patti Cole-Tindall sued the city in federal district court over a new ordinance passed by the city council. The Sheriff’s new legal action…
Read More Back to News Center This year, counties and cities throughout the state are required to update their comprehensive plans. For housing issues, comprehensive plans set the policies upon which zoning and development regulations are established. Seattle King County REALTORS® (SKCR) is advocating strongly for policies that increase housing supply and…
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