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HILL DAY 2026

Washington REALTORS® will gather January 28–29 at Little Creek Casino for two important days of advocacy and engagement! January 28 is Committee Day, where members participate in WR committee meetings that help shape our association’s policy and priorities. January 29 is Hill Day, when attendees head to the Capitol to meet directly with legislators and elevate the challenges REALTORS® and consumers are facing in today’s market.

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RE Magazine - Winter 2026 - PDF

The Winter 2026 issue opens with a powerful Presidents' Message, timely market insights on insurance costs and housing affordability, and an inspiring REALTOR® profile of Steve Chung. You’ll also find key takeaways on Hill Day advocacy, the 2026 legislative session, expanding REALTORS® + Housing programs, and how RPAC delivers for buyers and sellers—plus a historic farewell to the final print edition of RE Magazine and new ways to get more value from your membership.

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Washington REALTOR® Profile: Steve Chung

Service, Growth & Steady Leadership — From early hustle to seasoned broker, Steve Chung highlights the value of service, steady learning and leadership in a changing industry.

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2026 Washington State Legislative Session

The 2026 Washington legislative session begins on January 12 and will run for a very busy and robust 60-days. Some of the key topics your lobby and leadership teams are tracking include budget matters and housing issues. It's going to be an active period with lots of discussions and decisions.

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RPAC Did That For Homebuyers & Sellers!

In 2025, Washington REALTORS® RPAC protected homebuyers and sellers interests by helping to pass several key pieces of legislation to increase housing supply.

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Why Hill Day Matters — A Conversation with James Fisher

Washington REALTORS’ incoming VP of government affairs shares his perspective on Hill Day and why member voices matter.

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REALTORS® + Housing Program Expanding in 2026

After the passage of numerous housing supply bills in the 2023, 2024, and 2025 Session, Washington REALTORS® partnered with the Seattle-King County Association of REALTORS® to create the REALTORS® + Housing program and in 2026 we will be expanding the program.

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Who is Fee Simple Holder of Title?: You Mean I Actually Have to Read the Title Commitment? Part 2

Mar 7, 2025, 13:12 PM
Title : Who is Fee Simple Holder of Title?: You Mean I Actually Have to Read the Title Commitment? Part 2
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This week, Annie Fitzsimmons, Washington Realtors Legal Hotline Lawyer, is back with another installment of the latest Legal Hotline series: “You Mean I Actually Have to Read the Title Commitment?” Annie is joined by Jake Mensinger, A Title Officer with First American Title Insurance Company. Join them as they discuss what Brokers need to look for and need to know when it comes to issues with the title commitments. This week: identifying who is the correct Fee Simple Holder of Title.
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