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Trailblazer who “always makes time” to support others is named 2023 Seattle-King County First Citizen
Statistics only tell a small part of the remarkable impact of this year’s Seattle-King County First Citizen Award recipient. “She’s a trailblazer in the community as well,” said one admirer. For her extraordinary accomplishments as an athlete, a community volunteer, an advocate for LGBTQ equality, and her philanthropy, recently retired [..]
Monthly Market Update
Brokers say housing activity seems to be trending in direction of a normal seasonal market
Open house traffic has been brisk around Western Washington, signaling the start of the spring market, suggested brokers at Northwest Multiple Listing Service. They noted softening prices are enticing some would-be buyers, while others remain on the sidelines hoping fluctuating mortgage rates will stabilize or decline. “It’s a very interesting [..]
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Offices in 10 major U.S. cities are now just more than halfway filled, according to a report from security tracker Kastle Systems. The firm said it's the first time since early 2020 that occupancy has crossed the 50% mark. While Seattle is not on the list, the Downtown Seattle Association (DSA) is tracking [..]
NWMLS In The News
Economist forecasts healthier housing market in Island County
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Scholarship named to honor legacy of REALTOR® Margo Wheeler
To honor distinguished REALTOR® and community volunteer Margo Wheeler, the Seattle King County First Citizen Foundation will award a $5,000 scholarship in her name to the highest ranked high school scholarship applicant. Ms. Wheeler, a beloved leader and a managing broker at the John L. Scott Real Estate|Tacoma University Place [..]
Press Release
Olympia broker named 2023 chairperson of Northwest MLS Board
Jeff Pust, designated broker and co-owner of Van Dorm Realty, Inc. in Olympia, was selected 2023 chairperson of the board of directors at Northwest Multiple Listing Service. Others who were elected to executive positions on the board include Frank Leach from Silverdale, vice chairperson; David Maider from Everett, treasurer; and [..]
NWMLS In The News
Northwest MLS Reports Uptick in Washington State Market
NWMLS In The News
King, Snohomish Housing Availability Still Tight to Start 2023
NWMLS In The News