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NEWS &  INFO

3/2/2016

 
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NWMLS: Market Activity Report

Latest Housing News, Press Release, Infographic & Reports.
Stay up-to-date with the latest real estate market data and statistical trends:
  • Latest Press Release: "Northwest MLS brokers say August housing activity follows patterns of seasonal slowing"
  • Market Activity Snapshot Shareable Infographic
  • Market Report Video (4 minutes)
  • Statistical Reports: Log in to view or print reports 

​Victory on Eviction Moratorium

                         TIME TO FOCUS ON RENTAL ASSISTANCE
The U.S. Supreme Court ended the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC’s) eviction moratorium Thursday night, giving much-needed relief to America’s small housing providers facing financial hardship for more than a year.
In a 6-3 ruling, a majority of justices agreed that the stay on the lower court’s order finding the CDC’s eviction moratorium to be unlawful was no longer justified. Read More..

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Washington REALTORS® have negotiated a discounted fee for the SafeShowings™ app! Now, WR members can take advantage of a free 30 day trial. After 30 days, the app is only $3.75/mo or $37.50/year. SafeShowings™ is the first real estate safety solution of its kind in a simple-to-use mobile app. It captures a facial image, in real time, of someone entering the property with you. If you are unable to end a showing, it sends the image of the potential perpetrator as well as your geolocation to your emergency contacts. This strategy is a proactive safety deterrent. The app's goal is to create the tools that could save lives, while keeping people and properties safe. Real estate professionals and their loved ones feel more secure knowing that SafeShowings will automatically notify emergency contacts with identifying details and geolocation in an emergency. DOWNLOAD THE SAFESHOWINGS FLYER for instructions on how to get started.

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What if you had no-cost-access to a game-changing real estate tech tool? Turns out, you do. It’s RPR®.
RPR® has recently been redesigned and “refreshed”! It now offers powerful features in a simpler, more intuitive interface. It can help you build your pipeline with potential business-building activities such as:
  • Tips for building a real estate farm
  • Generate listings with your new farm
RPR® can also transform the way you operate and do business. With it, you can take care of current clients with transactional-focused tasks such as:
  • Researching any property
  • Creating CMAs
  • Preparing impressive listing presentations
Team up with RPR® today! It has improved and increased thousands of new agents’ skills and capabilities. Don’t miss out! Visit narrpr.com to activate your account and supercharge your business.
Create your account →

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               Make Housing Available and Affordable
It’s time for the residents of Washington across the state to come together and address the numerous obstacles associated with buying and owning a home. For most Washingtonians, home ownership is out of reach because of sky-high prices and low inventory. Whether you live in a rural area or a busy metro neighborhood, opportunities for home ownership simply don’t meet the need.

Practical, proven policies are available now to address this issue. As a state, we simply need to come together and make it happen.
This involves:
  • Greater emphasis on planning for the housing we need
  • Ensuring urban densities for housing are provided near transit
  • Providing long-term funding for long-term planning
  • Erase Out-Dated Racial Covenants

    Read more at: myneighborwa.com

Skagit River Basin Mitigation Program

Ecology is pleased to announce that the Skagit River Basin Mitigation Program is now open for new users in an area along the mainstem of the Skagit River. Eligible landowners may now apply to Ecology on a first-come, first-served basis for water under this mitigation program to build new homes.
Ecology purchased water from Seattle City Light, securing legal water for new users in this program. The water supply flows continuously into the Skagit River from the Gorge Reservoir, guaranteeing a legal water supply and providing more water for fish in the Skagit.
Please see our webpage for more information on the program, including an interactive map of the mitigation zone, frequently asked questions, and how to apply:
Skagit River Basin Mitigation Program
Skagit landowners have new mitigation option for water


REALTORS® Insurance Place

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This Major Medical Health Insurance Exchange provides NAR members with access to qualified (ACA) major medical insurance plans. Through the exchange, you can research health insurance information, obtain quotes, compare plans, and purchase directly online. All of the insurance plans offered in the Major Medical Health Insurance Exchange are Affordable Care Act qualified plans from top-rated insurance carriers.
Find out more about other Insurance options; including Dental, Vision, Life, Home, Auto.. and even pet insurance!

'Should We Say Good-Bye to Gas Heat?'

 A long goodbye to natural gas furnaces and water heating -- and possibly other gas appliances -- could begin with action by the Washington Legislature this winter. As initially conceived, Washington state would have forbidden use of fossil fuels for heating and hot water in new buildings by 2030. The plan sought to convert existing buildings to electric heat by 2050 The scope of the measure was revised earlier this month when Inslee's allies in the state legislature introduced identical proposals in the House and Senate to amend the state energy code. The 2030 date to ban heating with fossil fuels in new construction remains. There is no mandate to convert existing buildings from gas to electric heat, but an expectation that utilities will offer incentives for conversions.
"If we don’t start with clean new buildings, we’re going to be bailing water out of a boat while we’re still drilling holes in the bottom of it," said state Rep. Alex Ramel (D-Bellingham), the prime sponsor in the House. "That's why we need to accelerate and strengthen our state’s energy code." [Read more on Goverment Affairs page]

2021 NPSAR Leadership

2021 NPSAR President: Jim Neilon
Acorn Properties inc
President-Elect: Camden Schutte
Coldwell 360 Team
Treasurer-Elect: Jodi Dynes
Brown McMillen Real Estate
1-Year Director - Cory Kiehn, Windermere RE Skagit
2-Year Director - Sara Beth Owens, Semanko Realty Group
3-Year Director - Nicole Ganske, Windermere, North Cascades
3-Year Director - Laura Bird, RE/MAX Gateway


FHA Issues New Condominium                                                 
Approval Rule

WASHINGTON - In an effort to promote affordable and sustainable homeownership, especially among credit-worthy first-time buyers, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) today published a long-awaited final regulation, and policy implementation guidance, which establish a new condominium approval process.

Read More

Archive

1/20/2016

 

WA REALTORS ®

10/22/2015

 
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    RPAC DESSERT AUCTION - LIVE
    The National Association of REALTORS® is proud to present this new initiative as an opportunity specifically targeting multi-cultural, minority communities, toward building bridges to the holistic real estate community. This mentorship opportunity will help individuals learn the fundamentals of the real estate industry, foster education, empower serious consideration of real estate as a career path, and encourage and promote the development of generational wealth through property ownership.
    Learn more!

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    That's Who We Are 2021 – Consumer Ad Campaign
    Five new TV commercials begin airing last week. They're part of a fully integrated
    media mix, including new radio and digital audio, social media messaging, content
    partnerships, and of course, turnkey campaign logos and assets exclusively for use
    by the REALTOR® family. Visit ThatsWhoWeR.realtor to view all five commercials and to download campaign materials that you can use in your own markets. For easier sharing and personalization on social media platforms, download NAR's Photofy app and tap into a library of campaign imagery.

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    Putting Members First  Right Tools, Right Now
    NAR: Right Tools, Right Now
    Access Free NAR Legal Videos
    View Antitrust 101 for Real Estate Professionals, Housing Point: Fair Housing Act, and the Window to the Law Video Series, all from NAR Legal Affairs, and all free now through the Right Tools, Right Now program. for FREE or at significant discounts – right now – and is available to REALTORS® and REALTOR® Associations.


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  • Home
  • Calendar
  • Member Info
    • REALTOR Offices
    • Affiliate Offices
    • Board & Committee Chairs
    • Committee Information
    • Applications and Member Documents
  • EDUCATION
  • Government Affairs
  • Professional Standards
  • Contact

NEWS &  INFO

3/2/2016

 
Picture

NWMLS: Market Activity Report

Latest Housing News, Press Release, Infographic & Reports.
Stay up-to-date with the latest real estate market data and statistical trends:
  • Latest Press Release: "Northwest MLS brokers say August housing activity follows patterns of seasonal slowing"
  • Market Activity Snapshot Shareable Infographic
  • Market Report Video (4 minutes)
  • Statistical Reports: Log in to view or print reports 

​Victory on Eviction Moratorium

                         TIME TO FOCUS ON RENTAL ASSISTANCE
The U.S. Supreme Court ended the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC’s) eviction moratorium Thursday night, giving much-needed relief to America’s small housing providers facing financial hardship for more than a year.
In a 6-3 ruling, a majority of justices agreed that the stay on the lower court’s order finding the CDC’s eviction moratorium to be unlawful was no longer justified. Read More..

Picture
Washington REALTORS® have negotiated a discounted fee for the SafeShowings™ app! Now, WR members can take advantage of a free 30 day trial. After 30 days, the app is only $3.75/mo or $37.50/year. SafeShowings™ is the first real estate safety solution of its kind in a simple-to-use mobile app. It captures a facial image, in real time, of someone entering the property with you. If you are unable to end a showing, it sends the image of the potential perpetrator as well as your geolocation to your emergency contacts. This strategy is a proactive safety deterrent. The app's goal is to create the tools that could save lives, while keeping people and properties safe. Real estate professionals and their loved ones feel more secure knowing that SafeShowings will automatically notify emergency contacts with identifying details and geolocation in an emergency. DOWNLOAD THE SAFESHOWINGS FLYER for instructions on how to get started.

Picture
What if you had no-cost-access to a game-changing real estate tech tool? Turns out, you do. It’s RPR®.
RPR® has recently been redesigned and “refreshed”! It now offers powerful features in a simpler, more intuitive interface. It can help you build your pipeline with potential business-building activities such as:
  • Tips for building a real estate farm
  • Generate listings with your new farm
RPR® can also transform the way you operate and do business. With it, you can take care of current clients with transactional-focused tasks such as:
  • Researching any property
  • Creating CMAs
  • Preparing impressive listing presentations
Team up with RPR® today! It has improved and increased thousands of new agents’ skills and capabilities. Don’t miss out! Visit narrpr.com to activate your account and supercharge your business.
Create your account →

Picture
               Make Housing Available and Affordable
It’s time for the residents of Washington across the state to come together and address the numerous obstacles associated with buying and owning a home. For most Washingtonians, home ownership is out of reach because of sky-high prices and low inventory. Whether you live in a rural area or a busy metro neighborhood, opportunities for home ownership simply don’t meet the need.

Practical, proven policies are available now to address this issue. As a state, we simply need to come together and make it happen.
This involves:
  • Greater emphasis on planning for the housing we need
  • Ensuring urban densities for housing are provided near transit
  • Providing long-term funding for long-term planning
  • Erase Out-Dated Racial Covenants

    Read more at: myneighborwa.com

Skagit River Basin Mitigation Program

Ecology is pleased to announce that the Skagit River Basin Mitigation Program is now open for new users in an area along the mainstem of the Skagit River. Eligible landowners may now apply to Ecology on a first-come, first-served basis for water under this mitigation program to build new homes.
Ecology purchased water from Seattle City Light, securing legal water for new users in this program. The water supply flows continuously into the Skagit River from the Gorge Reservoir, guaranteeing a legal water supply and providing more water for fish in the Skagit.
Please see our webpage for more information on the program, including an interactive map of the mitigation zone, frequently asked questions, and how to apply:
Skagit River Basin Mitigation Program
Skagit landowners have new mitigation option for water


REALTORS® Insurance Place

Picture
This Major Medical Health Insurance Exchange provides NAR members with access to qualified (ACA) major medical insurance plans. Through the exchange, you can research health insurance information, obtain quotes, compare plans, and purchase directly online. All of the insurance plans offered in the Major Medical Health Insurance Exchange are Affordable Care Act qualified plans from top-rated insurance carriers.
Find out more about other Insurance options; including Dental, Vision, Life, Home, Auto.. and even pet insurance!

'Should We Say Good-Bye to Gas Heat?'

 A long goodbye to natural gas furnaces and water heating -- and possibly other gas appliances -- could begin with action by the Washington Legislature this winter. As initially conceived, Washington state would have forbidden use of fossil fuels for heating and hot water in new buildings by 2030. The plan sought to convert existing buildings to electric heat by 2050 The scope of the measure was revised earlier this month when Inslee's allies in the state legislature introduced identical proposals in the House and Senate to amend the state energy code. The 2030 date to ban heating with fossil fuels in new construction remains. There is no mandate to convert existing buildings from gas to electric heat, but an expectation that utilities will offer incentives for conversions.
"If we don’t start with clean new buildings, we’re going to be bailing water out of a boat while we’re still drilling holes in the bottom of it," said state Rep. Alex Ramel (D-Bellingham), the prime sponsor in the House. "That's why we need to accelerate and strengthen our state’s energy code." [Read more on Goverment Affairs page]

2021 NPSAR Leadership

2021 NPSAR President: Jim Neilon
Acorn Properties inc
President-Elect: Camden Schutte
Coldwell 360 Team
Treasurer-Elect: Jodi Dynes
Brown McMillen Real Estate
1-Year Director - Cory Kiehn, Windermere RE Skagit
2-Year Director - Sara Beth Owens, Semanko Realty Group
3-Year Director - Nicole Ganske, Windermere, North Cascades
3-Year Director - Laura Bird, RE/MAX Gateway


FHA Issues New Condominium                                                 
Approval Rule

WASHINGTON - In an effort to promote affordable and sustainable homeownership, especially among credit-worthy first-time buyers, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) today published a long-awaited final regulation, and policy implementation guidance, which establish a new condominium approval process.

Read More

Archive

1/20/2016

 

WA REALTORS ®

10/22/2015

 
<<Previous
    Pay My Dues
    MEMBERSHIP  MTG SIGN UP
    VISIT US ON FACEBOOK



    RPAC DESSERT AUCTION - LIVE
    The National Association of REALTORS® is proud to present this new initiative as an opportunity specifically targeting multi-cultural, minority communities, toward building bridges to the holistic real estate community. This mentorship opportunity will help individuals learn the fundamentals of the real estate industry, foster education, empower serious consideration of real estate as a career path, and encourage and promote the development of generational wealth through property ownership.
    Learn more!

    Picture
    Picture

    Picture
    That's Who We Are 2021 – Consumer Ad Campaign
    Five new TV commercials begin airing last week. They're part of a fully integrated
    media mix, including new radio and digital audio, social media messaging, content
    partnerships, and of course, turnkey campaign logos and assets exclusively for use
    by the REALTOR® family. Visit ThatsWhoWeR.realtor to view all five commercials and to download campaign materials that you can use in your own markets. For easier sharing and personalization on social media platforms, download NAR's Photofy app and tap into a library of campaign imagery.

    Picture
    Putting Members First  Right Tools, Right Now
    NAR: Right Tools, Right Now
    Access Free NAR Legal Videos
    View Antitrust 101 for Real Estate Professionals, Housing Point: Fair Housing Act, and the Window to the Law Video Series, all from NAR Legal Affairs, and all free now through the Right Tools, Right Now program. for FREE or at significant discounts – right now – and is available to REALTORS® and REALTOR® Associations.