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Unlike Silicon Valley, Seattle dodges “techie exodus”
With pandemic-induced “work-from-anywhere” policies being implemented at countless companies, several urban areas are experiencing high rates of outmigration. Seattle seems to be faring just fine, according to “inflow-outflow ratio” data from LinkedIn, and other research. That contrasts with Silicon Valley, where the rate of relocating employees and investors has been [..]
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Veteran policy consultant offers insights for housing advocates
In a special presentation tailored to Realtor associations, veteran public policy/communications consultant Michael Luis discussed constraints and strategies for working effectively with local governments. Drawing on his experiences as an elected official and executive with local not-for-profit and economic development organizations, the Medina resident offered insights on changing land use [..]
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Free app helps Washingtonians stop the spread of COVID-19
During the first 100 hours after WA Notify launched, more than 1 million users had downloaded the simple, anonymous exposure notification tool on their smartphones. The free app, designed to help stop the spread of COVID-19, is available for iPhones and Android phones, and is offered in 29 languages. By [..]
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Will Seattle become a “15-Minute City?”
Like many urban planners and metro government leaders, Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan has embraced the “15-Minute City” concept as one way to recover from the economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic. Critics say that notion is unrealistic. The “15-Minute City,” as envisioned by French academic Carlos Moreno, who is credited [..]
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Olympia considering changes to ADU regulations to help ease housing crunch
Among Washington’s 39 counties, King County is known for having exorbitant housing costs. A recent two-part report in The Olympian delved into Thurston County’s ever-increasing prices, focusing on Olympia and Lacey where housing advocates hope to add many more accessory dwelling units (ADUs) as one way to increase the supply [..]
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Despite prohibition on open houses, brokers, buyers and sellers employ array of virtual tools to stay safe and fulfill housing needs
Even though in-person open houses are not currently allowed under new and reinstated pandemic-related restrictions, broker-members of Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS) continue to provide services to home buyers and sellers using several contactless and virtual tools. Feedback from NWMLS representatives include reports of sales by purchasers who made offers [..]
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Northwest MLS updates members on multiple topics at virtual fall meetings
The fall General Membership Meeting of Northwest Multiple Listing Service covered a range of topics from elections in three districts to strategic planning and national issues. Voting members in three districts (King, Snohomish and Pierce/Thurston counties) will be using Election Buddy’s paperless ballots and have until December 11 to submit [..]
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NAR updates conduct code, rolls out training to combat discrimination
Acting on a recommendation of its Professional Standards Committee, the board of directors for the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) approved a new personal conduct policy addressing discrimination. America’s largest trade association subsequently released a new online interactive training platform designed to help combat discrimination in the country’s real estate [..]
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News In Brief: December 2020
When the Washington state Legislature convenes in January, the Capitol building will remain closed to the public and lobbyists due to the pandemic, and lawmakers will do their work through a mix of virtual meetings and on-site votes. The Senate Facilities and Operations Committee met Thursday to discuss the protocols [..]
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SKCR Events Calendar
Date Event Time Where Phone Dec 9 Affiliate Council 10 a.m.-11 a.m. 425-974-1011 Dec 24-25 Holiday-Office Closed Jan 1, 2021 Holiday-Office Closed For updates visit: www.nwrealtor.com and look under “Events”