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  • Legislative Successes

    Jul 19, 2017

    Summary:

    Coming into the 2017 Legislative Session we knew two things. First, because of a Supreme Court order, the Legislature was going to have to spend significantly more money on K-12 education. Second, we knew that real estate and REALTORS® were in the cross hairs on where that revenue would come from. With a final budget vote taken on June 30th we can now tell you who the winners this session were - schools in our communities and also small businesses like yours.

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  • Homes for the Brave


    Jul 10, 2017

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  • Ask a REALTOR®

    Jun 01, 2017

    Summary:

    The Thanksgiving Season is a time when we celebrate what we are thankful for. For Many, that includes the home...

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  • Call to Action - Oppose Increase of the REET

    May 19, 2017

    Summary:

    Increasing a real estate tax rate that is already one of highest in the country, and is not a fair or stable revenue source, will hurt affordability for homeowners, businesses, and renters. REALTORS® request you oppose increasing the Real Estate Excise Tax.

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  • Broker Update: Protecting Business AND Funding Education

    May 03, 2017

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  • Bill Clarke Provides Hirst Update

    May 02, 2017

    Summary:

    Washington REALTORS® Public Policy Director Bill Clark provides an update and much needed clarification on the Hirst Decision and WR's support for SB5239.

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  • Call for Action Launched!

    May 01, 2017

    Summary:

    On Monday, April 24, Governor Inslee called the 2017 Legislature into a 30-day Special Session to negotiate the 2017-2019 Operating Budget and to comply with the Supreme Court’s McCleary education funding decision. Washington REALTORS® recently launched an extensive media campaign opposing real estate tax increases. And while the budget and taxes will have top priority in the Special Session, we need you to ask your legislator for action on two important policy issues during the Special Session: fixing the Hirst water rights decision and addressing housing supply and homelessness funding.

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  • WR Submits Permit

    Apr 23, 2017

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    Washington REALTORS® submits for building permit...

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  • Washington Real Estate Commission Opportunity

    Apr 18, 2017

    Summary:

    Washington Governor Jay Inslee will be appointing a new member to the Washington Real Estate Commission later this summer when Commissioner George Pilant of Tacoma concludes his twelve years on the Commission.

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  • Fix Hirst

    Apr 05, 2017

    Summary:

    Washington REALTORS® supports SB 5239 to help fix the Hirst decision.

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MOST RECENT ARTICLES

  • Sea Change Coming For Brokerages

    Jun 19, 2020, Scott Wright, Real Trends Vice President

    Summary:

    Business owners likely to change the way brokerage offices do business and how space is configured.

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  • Consumer COVID-19 Harris Poll

    Jun 19, 2020, Real Trends

    Summary:

    With COVID-19 probably here in some form for the long term, the Consumer COVID-19 Harris Poll shows how vital it is for brokers to go above and beyond with precautions.

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  • Surveys Reveal Broker And Consumer Views On The Future Of The Market

    Jun 19, 2020, Steve Murray, Real Trends President

    Summary:

    We analyzed several recent surveys to give you a pulse on the market. Surveys Reveal Broker And Consumer Views On The Future Of The Market...

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  • The Housing Market Is Coming Back

    Jun 19, 2020, Steve Murray, Real Trends President

    Summary:

    All the signs are showing that the housing market is making a comeback. As of May, we already see signs that housing will be one of the economy's sectors that lead the way back.

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  • Opinion: What Real Estate Can Expect During And After COVID-19

    Jun 19, 2020, Craig McClelland, VP/COO of Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate Metro Brokers

    Summary:

    Opinion: What Real Estate Can Expect During And After COVID-19. NAR offers predictions of the real estate market as cities start to reopen.

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  • The Power Of Gratitude

    Jun 19, 2020, Larry Kendall, author of Ninja Selling

    Summary:

    Remember to give thanks to starting each day off on the right foot by giving thanks.

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  • New Zealand Real Estate

    Jun 16, 2020, Peter Gilmour, Real Trends Chief Foreign Correspondent

    Summary:

    How will the New Zealand property market react to the current crisis? New Zealand has a population of approximately 4.8 million people spread over the North and South Islands, with 1.62 million homes with a value of roughly $750 billion.

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