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Publication date postponed for “State of the Nation’s Housing” report
Breaking with a practice that’s been in place since 1988, the Joint Center for Housing Studies (JCHS) decided to postpone the traditional June release of its annual State of the Nation’s Housing report. “As the impact of the virus on society, the economy, and the housing market grows by the [..]
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Kirkland Council okays amendments to ease restrictions on ADUs
In a series of unanimous votes, Kirkland’s City Council approved a code package on March 17 related to “Missing Middle” housing. The action enables the development of cottage, carriage and two/three-unit homes and accessory dwelling units. Seattle King County REALTORS® supported the effort to amend the city’s zoning codes and [..]
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SKCR Events Calendar
Date Event Time Where Phone May 13 Affiliate Council 10 am – 11 am Zoom 425-974-1011 May 14 Gov’t Affairs Committee 2:30 pm – 4 pm SKCR/Zoom 425-974-1011 May 20 Board of Directors 9:30 am – 12 pm SKCR/Zoom 425-974-1011 May 25 Holiday – Closed Office For [..]
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First waterfront condos in 20 years coming to Kirkland
A nine-unit condominium development on Kirkland’s waterfront is planned following the sale of an acre of property that fetched $11.84 million. Five of the homes have been reserved, according to BDR Homes of Bellevue, the homebuilder. Courtesy of MZA Architecture and BDR Holdings, LLC The project, which is in the [..]
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SKCR Events Calendar
Date Event Time Where Phone Apr 17 WR Director Caucus 12 pm – 1:30 pm SKCR 425-974-1011 Apr 22-24 WR Spring Conference Skamania Lodge 425-974-1011 May 11-15 NAR Mid-Year Meetings WA-DC 425-974-1011 For updates visit: www.nwrealtor.com and look under “Events”
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NWMLS spring meeting held virtually, with coronavirus updates added to agenda
Spring meetings for member-brokers of Northwest Multiple Listing Service departed from the usual in-person gatherings and pre-announced agenda, shifting to a webinar format, and adding updates on the industry responses to the coronavirus pandemic. In opening comments, Tom Hurdelbrink, president and CEO at NWMLS, described the ever-changing situation as “the [..]
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NAR unveils resources on growing demand for walkable communities
With the demand for walkability on the upswing, the National Association of REALTORS® has rolled out several resources to better acquaint members with the concept and how the trend impacts their business. Homebuyers rely on REALTORS®’ knowledge of local markets and conditions to help them find a home in a [..]
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L.A. replaces Seattle as the country’s “crane capital”
Seattle was runner-up to Los Angeles in the latest “Crane Index” report from Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB). The global construction consultants tallied 36 cranes in Seattle, which compares to 47 in L.A. Last year the two cities were tied at the top with 49 cranes each. Before relinquishing the “crane [..]
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Issues & Impacts: April 2020
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 (PDF, 18 pages)
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Most likely features builders include in new homes
A walk-in closet in the master bedroom is the most likely features builders will include in new single family homes this year, according to an annual survey by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Low-e windows and laundry rooms were tied as the second-most likely feature. At the other [..]