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A Successful 2025 Fall Conference in Spokane

The 2025 Washington REALTORS® Fall Conference, September 24th-26th in Spokane was a high-energy & focused event! Attendees participated in committee meetings, learning sessions, and the Board of Directors approved the 2026 Strategic Plan, Budget, and Committee Business Plans, as well as elected Matt Side as the 2026 First Vice President.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

7 things Real Estate Agents Need to Know About Middle Housing – NOW!

If your area is not yet buzzing about Middle Housing, get ready! As the first phase of cities and counties in Washington State meet their House Bill 1337 and House Bill 1110 rollout deadlines on June 30 of this year, precedents will be set, zoning will be forever changed, and real estate as we know it is about to get a lot more complicated.

Summer 2025 - Property Management Q&A

Question: I have been following the legislature’s adoption of Washington’s rent control law. I know about the rent cap (7% plus the CPI or a cap of 10%, whichever is less). What else is in that law that I need to know as a property manager?

Summer 2025 - Message From The President

A brief message from the Washington REALTORS'® 2025 President John Blom introducing the Summer 2025 Digital issue of the RE Magazine.

We Give a &!#%

At Washington REALTORS® we have always seen ourselves as more than just an industry group. We see ourselves as champions for our members. Because we know what it takes to thrive in this business. We know the dedication, the long hours, and the deep responsibility that comes with helping people find their way home. That's why we say, "We Give a &!#%" Because we do.

Covenant Homeownership Program Real Estate Broker / Mortgage Professional Survey

In honor of the one-year anniversary of the Covenant Homeownership Program (CHP), Washington REALTORS® is proud to partner with the CHP Oversight Committee on a survey project designed to evaluate the outreach efforts of the program, and to help determine its effectiveness in serving homebuyers.

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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.

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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