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Latest Issue! RE Magazine – Summer 2025 Digital Edition

The Summer 2025 Digital Edition is packed with Washington winners of NAR's 30-Under-30, a 10% Rent Cap, Middle Housing, and a Legislative Recap! No matter your experience level, this edition delivers fresh insights, useful tools, and timely updates to keep you informed and inspired.

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Haydn Halsted & Bella Chaffey Lakic: Winners of NAR's 30 Under 30

The Washington REALTOR® Profiles feature rising stars in the real estate world who are quickly making names for themselves through a combination of hustle, innovation, and client-first values. The Washington REALTOR® Profile highlights their early successes, their approach to navigating today’s housing landscape, and their shared vision for redefining what it means to be a modern REALTOR® in a competitive market.

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NAR's 30 Under 30 — Washington's Runner-Ups: Olivia Statham and Kyle Maple

The Washington REALTOR® Profiles spotlight rising stars in real estate who are making their mark with drive, creativity, and a strong focus on clients. These features explore their early wins, how they’re tackling today’s housing market, and their shared vision for what it means to be a modern REALTOR® in a fast-paced, competitive industry.

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Washington Law Imposes Rent Caps: Effective Immediately

Revisions to the Washington Residential Landlord Tenant Act that passed during the 2025 Legislative session took effect on May 7 when the Governor signed the new legislation. With the change in law, several very important details have changed when it comes to residential landlords increasing rent.

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Market RE/Search: Summer 2025 Market Statistics

Affordability for the median home buyer in Washington State (on the lefthand axis) is closely related to mortgage interest rates (on the righthand axis). Indeed, the two data series are virtually mirror images: when interest rates go down, affordability improves, and when interest rates go up, affordability deteriorates.

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2025 Washington State Legislative Session — Legislative Roundup!

The 2025 Washington State Legislature completed its work on the last day of its 105-day session, April 27 at 6:31 pm. Lieutenant Governor Denny Heck (D) characterized this session as “grueling” and “brutal,” And we concur with the Lt. Gov’s assessment.

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Seller Offers More Compensation Than Buyer Broker is Owed: Legal Hotline: Summer 2024

Oct 8, 2024, 10:06 AM
Title : Seller Offers More Compensation Than Buyer Broker is Owed: Legal Hotline: Summer 2024
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Youtube Url : https://www.youtube.com/embed/H4wmVjiURGw?si=2jIb7v5NebPDkr9O
This week Washington REALTORS® Legal Hotline Lawyer, Annie Fitzsimmons, discusses the newly revised Form 21, Paragraph 17, the Addendum for Buyer Credit, and what to do when a seller offers more compensation than Buyer Broker is owed. Annie also provides some best practices in this situation so that listing brokers can ensure sellers aren’t paying more compensation than expected.
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