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Seattle dad and son start company to process hard-to-recycle items
Consumers who are looking for ways to sustainably dispose of items not allowed by many curbside services may have a new option thanks to Ridwell, a fast-growing Seattle-based company started in 2017 by a dad and his then 6-year-old son. Offering regular front porch pick-ups to its member-subscribers, the company [..]
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SKCR Events Calendar: May 2022
Date Event Time Where Phone May 1 – 6 NAR Legislative Meetings National Harbor 425-974-1011 May 18 YRN Brunch & Networking 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. WAC 425-974-1011 For updates visit: www.nwrealtor.com and click “events”
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City-County agreement will yeild 81 homes for low-income households
Nearly three acres of land that has been vacant for 15 years will be developed for mixed income housing under an agreement between the city of Tacoma and Pierce County. The county agreed to transfer the property on Pacific Avenue in Tacoma based on a proposal by Mercy Housing Northwest. [..]
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Washington among best work from home states
Washington is among the top 10 work from home (WFH) states, according to rankings compiled by WalletHub. Using 12 key metrics to compare the 50 states and District of Columbia, that personal finance website ranked Washington #8. New Jersey was #1. Analysts at Wallet Hub also used two key dimensions, [..]
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Improving housing inventory, rising costs may bring some “normalcy” to Western Washington market
KIRKLAND, Washington (May 5, 2022) – Rising interest rates and inflation, coupled with slight improvement in inventory, may bring some normalcy to Western Washington’s frenzied housing market suggest some brokers with Northwest Multiple Listing Service. Read the Full Press Release Other resources: Market Report Video Statistical Reports (Members Only)
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Issues & Impacts: April 2022
Issues & Impacts is a quarterly publication produced by the SEATTLE KingCounty REALTORS® to inform members about current issues and successes within your Governmental Affairs Department. SEATTLE KingCounty REALTORS® (SKCR) is ensuring that public policies support homeownership and your business’s bottom line. View the full publication
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NWMLS updates members on products, services, rules, and more during spring meeting
Member brokers gathered in late March for the Northwest Multiple Listing Service spring meeting, held virtually, to hear updates on MLS services, products and rules, along with legal and industry updates. Tom Hurdelbrink, NWMLS president and CEO, told attendees the MLS offices are scheduled to be fully opened on May [..]
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News In Brief: April 2022
The median home sales price in the United States rose 7 percent over the four-week period ending March 13, marking the largest month-over-month surge since Redfin began tracking the statistic in 2017. The median sales price was up 17 percent year over year to a record high $376,350 and up [..]
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Champion for families experiencing homelessness named 2022 First Citizen
Few can deny homelessness is a worsening problem, but one organization serving Seattle and King County is making remarkable progress in achieving its goal of “No Child Sleeps Outside.” From modest beginnings in 1999 as a drop-in day center for women experiencing homelessness, Mary’s Place has grown to five 24×7 [..]