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Microsoft to begin accepting applications for $500 million affordable housing fund
Microsoft will begin accepting proposals this month for $500 million from an affordable housing fund it unveiled earlier this year. The tech giant expects to deploy the funds over the next three years. Applications must meet certain criteria to qualify for the funding which has a three-pronged purpose: Preserve existing [..]
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Washington is one of the better states in the nation for working moms – but it is far from perfect, according to a new study by personal finance website WalletHub and reported by KOMO News. The study, released Tuesday ahead of Mother’s Day, also found that many of the challenges [..]
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REALTORS honor Seattle U president as 81st First Citizen
Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J., president of Seattle University, hoists the Seattle-King County First Citizen Award upon receiving it from Rich Bergdahl, 2019 president of Seattle King County REALTORS®. During the civic banquet marking the 81st year of the event, “Father Steve” said it was probably the most important recognition [..]
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Seattle offers new online resource for renters, landlords
The city of Seattle unveiled a new website last month with comprehensive information and centralized resources on rental regulations plus tips and best practices for successful renting. The resource, available in 13 languages (see list at right) and designed to make services more accessible and efficient, is intended for both [..]
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SKCR Events Calendar
Date Event Time Where Phone 6/12/19 Business Practices Committee 10:00 am – 11:30 am SKCR 425-974-1011 6/25/19 Gov’t Affairs Committee 10:30 am – 1:30 pm SKCR 425-974-1011 6/26/19 Affiliate Council 10:00 am – 12:00 pm SKCR 425-974-1011 7/4/19 Holiday – Office Closed 7/10/19 Board of Directors 9:30 [..]
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Distracted driving at an all-time high
As a REALTOR®, you’re always on the move. Showing homes to clients, hosting open houses and taking calls are all part of the job. It’s tempting to send a quick text, check your email or make a call while driving to save time – but any phone use behind the [..]
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TV homes vs. reality of home buying inspires latest Realtor.com campaign
A collection of seven ad spots created around a “Public Reality Announcement” began airing in late April as part of realtor.com’s “Homes for the Real of Us” campaign. The :15- and :30 second spots are tailored to viewers watching real estate, lifestyle realty, or food television. Each ad satirizes the [..]
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SKCR Events Calendar
Date Event Time Where Phone 5/13-18/19 NAR Meetings Washington, DC 425-974-1011 5/23/19 First Citizen Banquet 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm Fairmont Hotel, Seattle 425-974-1011 5/27/19 Holiday – Office Closed 6/4/19 Housing Issues Briefing 11:30 am – 1:30 pm Meydenbauer Center 425-974-1011 For updates visit: www.nwrealtor.com and look under “Events”
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Seattle leads trend of high-income Americans opting to rent instead of buy
Seattle outgained 19 other cities in the growth of high-income Americans opting to rent instead of buying a home, according to an analysis by RENT Café, a nationwide internet listing service. This “new breed” of renter is challenging the home owner market, the service suggests. According to its analysis, which [..]
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Home buyers rate ENERGY STAR items as highly desirable
ENERGY STAR® rated items claimed the top three spots in a recent survey of home buyer preferences for green features. In the study by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), ENERGY STAR windows were the single-most wanted green feature with 89 percent ranking it as an essential/must have or [..]