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Seattle Finally Passes Drug Legislation

September 28, 2023

Back to News Center Following a failed attempt in June to align the city with state law (recently passed with bipartisan support) prohibiting illegal drug possession and use in public and enabling the city attorney to prosecute violations as gross misdemeanors, the Seattle City Council has passed an ordinance by…

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“New Construction Pipeline” Will Add Housing in South County in 2024

September 28, 2023

Back to News Center In South King County, a significant “pipeline” of new housing supply projects is coming to the market, and Seattle King County REALTORS® will continue to be very active in monitoring the progress, and working to ensure the supply reaches the market expeditiously: Covington Lakepointe MPD We…

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The Bridges: An Unusual Annexation Is Moving Forward

September 28, 2023

Back to News Center The Auburn City Council is moving forward with Resolution 5736 in order to trigger several procedures and actions designed to result in The Bridges being annexed into the city of Auburn on January 1, 2024. The Bridges is a partially-built-out enclave of 386 homes in the…

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Sign Code Updates

September 28, 2023

Back to News Center Woodinville The City of Woodinville is contemplating amendments to its sign code that would affect real estate signage. A staff draft would sharply limit the use of open house A-Boards from the current allowance of six down to one. It is early in the process, and…

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Maple Valley: City Approves Standards and Guidelines for New Downtown

September 28, 2023

Back to News Center After 4 years of planning and deliberation, the Maple Valley City Council has voted to adopt Design Standards and Guidelines for a new “Downtown” on one of the last two remaining large parcels of land in the city. City officials say the new “Downtown Maple Valley…

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SKCR Sets Annual Meeting Date for November 8

September 25, 2023

Back to News Center The annual meeting of Seattle King County REALTORS® will be held on November 8 at 11:00 AM in its offices in Bellevue. The meeting will be held in conjunction with its regularly scheduled Board of Directors meeting. The agenda of the annual meeting will include consideration…

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Report from the AREAA Housing Affordability Symposium

September 15, 2023

Back to News Center 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 REALTORS® CEO Mark Dowling National…

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Nominate a REALTOR® for an Annual Achievement Award

September 14, 2023

Back to News Center Recognize REALTOR® Excellence 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. Award recipients will be honored at the Annual Awards & Installation Banquet at The Westin…

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The New Member Portal: A System Upgrade that Benefits YOU!

September 8, 2023

Back to News Center We’re changing how we do things to improve your association membership experience. You can do all your association business and access member benefits in our new Member Portal, accessible from the website or by clicking the button below. The Member Portal features: Quick and easy online…

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2023 Safety Month Classes

September 2, 2023

Back to News Center September is REALTOR® Safety Month, when REALTORS® are encouraged to make and assess their plans for safety on the job. REALTOR® Safety Program The goal of the REALTOR® Safety Program is to reduce the number of safety incidents that occur in the industry, so every REALTOR®…

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