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Researchers develop computer model to regulate city traffic and ease gridlock
Two researchers in Pullman, Washington have developed a computer algorithm to regulate traffic flow in and around urban areas. The technology could help prevent gridlock and reduce travel times on congested city streets by nearly 30 percent. The groundbreaking research, published in the August issue of Transportation Research Part C: [..]
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Majority of new houses are part of a homeowners’ association
More than two-thirds of newly built single family homes in both the West and South are in a Homeowner Association, according to a report from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Across the U.S., 61 percent of new single family houses were in an HOA, up from 46 percent [..]
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Sammamish singled out as a ‘Best Place to Live’
Sammamish was the only city in Washington state, and one of only three cities in the Northwest, to earn a spot on MONEY’s 50 Best Places to Live rankings. The city, with approximately 65,000 residents, was ranked No. 9. Frisco, Texas placed first. For more than 30 years, MONEY has [..]
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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 [..]
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PSRC welcomes comments on massive transportation program
Public comment on a $6.2 billion draft regional Transportation Improvement Program may be submitted until October 25, according to the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC). Comments may be made by mail, email or in person at either of two upcoming meetings. (see below) PSRC is recommending projects to receive about [..]
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News In Brief
With home values rising by an average of more than $16,000 in the first quarter of 2018 but affordability dropping as mortgage rates get higher, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2018’s Best Real-Estate Markets as well as accompanying videos. To determine the most attractive real-estate markets [..]
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Staying current on sign codes benefits all
Most brokers who belong to Seattle King County REALTORS® (67 percent) have never had a real estate sign for an open house removed by a city official for sign code violations. Despite widespread compliance and ongoing educational efforts, about one of every 10 brokers who responded to a recent poll [..]
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Developers can boost profits by researching amenity preferences
Developers risk foregoing profits by not being attuned to shifts in home buyer amenity preferences, according to John Burns Real Estate Consulting. That firm’s recent survey of more than 23,000 new home shoppers, coupled with the experience of two senior vice presidents, identified several dominant trends for planned communities. Steve [..]