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National Homeownership Month 2025

Washington REALTORS® see National Homeownership Month as more than a celebration; it’s a call to action! Owning a home remains a central piece of the American Dream, and so many Washingtonians face challenges when it comes to making that dream a reality.

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Pride Month: Celebrating Inclusivity & Progress

June is Pride Month! At Washington REALTORS®, we recognize that inclusivity is not just a value or policy—it’s an important piece to our mission of supporting fair and equal access to housing for all.

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month

This Mental Health Awareness Month, we want to remind you that mental health matters—especially in a profession as demanding as real estate. It’s a rewarding career, but let’s be honest—it can also be mentally and emotionally draining.

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Market Statistics for RE Magazine for Q1 2025

Market Statistics for RE Magazine for Q1 2025 provided by Steven C. Bourassa, Ph.D. the Director of the Washington Center for Real Estate Research

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Thank you for a Successful 2025 Spring Conference

The Washington REALTORS® Spring Conference held April 23-25th in Tulalip was an exciting three-day event full of passion and excitement for what's to come in the Washington REALTOR® world this year.

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Hot Off the Press! RE Magazine – Spring 2025 Digital Edition

Dive into the Spring 2025 Digital Edition of RE Magazine, packed with essential resources dedicated to Fair Housing and more. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just getting started, this edition offers valuable perspectives, practical tools, and timely updates to help you stay informed and inspired.

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Legal Hotline: Non-Refundable Buyer Funds Released To Seller Up Front?

Apr 25, 2022, 13:46 PM
Title : Legal Hotline: Non-Refundable Buyer Funds Released To Seller Up Front?
SubHeading : Legal Hotline
Youtube Url : https://youtube.com/embed/Aox_GEUrQIw
In the current Sellers market, we are seeing Buyers writing huge, non-refundable checks to the Seller that are released to the Seller up front... in this episode of Legal Hotline, Annie Fitzsimmons (Washington REALTOR'S® Legal Hotline Lawyer) goes over the risks and implications of this home-buying strategy.
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