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Protection of Seller Opportunities to “Rent-Back” Following Closing

By jnaegeli / October 29, 2024 / Comments Off on Protection of Seller Opportunities to “Rent-Back” Following Closing

Back to News Center In 2023, REALTORS® won an important victory when the legislature exempted short-term seller rent-back agreements from the coverage of the Washington Residential Landlord-Tenant Act (RLTA). However, a trial court eviscerated the exemption in Federal Way where voters approved eviction protections for tenants that are broader than…

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Schools and Public Safety

By jnaegeli / October 29, 2024 / Comments Off on Schools and Public Safety

Back to News Center REALTORS® know “strong schools” and “public safety” are two of the most important factors homebuyers consider when looking for a home in a neighborhood they can afford. Our primary focus remains fixed on “housing supply” and “affordability” because that’s where REALTORS® can provide unique expertise. Even…

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Inventory

By jnaegeli / October 29, 2024 / Comments Off on Inventory

Back to News Center All 39 cities in King County are continuing their work to meet the Legislature’s December 31 deadline for each city to update its 20-year comprehensive plan, including new requirements to accommodate middle housing and more ADUs. In addition, cities must meet a June 30, 2025, deadline…

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Concern over Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

By jnaegeli / July 25, 2024 / Comments Off on Concern over Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

Back to News Center Cities in South King County are confronting the prospect of as many as six new Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) facilities, and they are very concerned. Local city officials requested, and Seattle King County REALTORS® has assisted in identifying, individuals with expertise in the regulation of…

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REALTOR®–Proposed Lot-Splitting Policy Advances in King County

By jnaegeli / July 25, 2024 / Comments Off on REALTOR®–Proposed Lot-Splitting Policy Advances in King County

Back to News Center Advocating strongly for policies that increase housing supply and housing affordability-especially for middle-income buyers in the King County Comprehensive Plan update-REALTORS® proposed a lot-splitting comprehensive plan amendment in targeted jurisdictions. The amendment would allow for the development of detached single-family residences and middle housing types through…

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Renton RFA Will Share “FD CARES” Program with Puget Sound RFA

By smargenats / April 17, 2024 / Comments Off on Renton RFA Will Share “FD CARES” Program with Puget Sound RFA

Back to News Center The city of Renton’s Regional Fire Authority has agreed to share its CARES (Community Advocates for Referral and Education Services) program with the Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority, which provides both emergency and non-emergency services in a 120-square mile area that includes more than 260,000 residents,…

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