News & Media

Thank You for Another Successful Hill Day

The two-day event was packed with meetings, networking events, a beautiful installation banquet, guest speakers and more. Furthermore, our members met with 119 Legislators on the Hill to help further REALTOR Legislative Priorities. Read the full recap...

2026 RPAC Award Winners

Your 2026 RPAC Award Winners were announced during the 2026 Hill Day event...

Advocacy Update February 4, 2026: A Status Check on Our Top Priorities

Black History Month 2026

Washington REALTORS® commemorates Black History Month each year by recognizing the history, culture, contributions, and positive impact of the Black community in housing.

Ensuring Public Marketing of Residential Housing Opportunities

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Enhancing the Value of Your Membership

Over the last few months, a special Member Benefit Presidential Advisory Group (PAG), convened by 2025 WR President John Blom and President-Elect Ryan Beckett, has reviewed several ideas for enhancing the value of your member benefits.

The Last Print Edition of RE Magazine

Over the last few years, we’ve consistently heard that a hard copy publication isn’t what you value as a member — We heard you, and starting this spring, we’ll be shifting to a new and improved, digital-only version of this member resource.

Winter 2026 — Market Statistics

There have been reports in the national press recently about high rates of growth in insurance premiums for single-family homes in some parts of the country. In part, these premium increases reflect the repricing of reinsurance purchased by insurance companies to protect against catastrophic losses...

Presidents' Message - Winter 2026

Reflections on 2025 and 2026 from outgoing president John Blom and incoming president Ryan Beckett.

Member Benefit Presidential Advisory Group Update

At the Washington REALTORS® 2025 Fall Conference, concerns were raised by members regarding some of our member benefits. The primary concerns were related to the accessibility of our Legal Hotline videos to non-members and whether WR should offer Forewarn as a statewide member benefit.

Fall 2025 - Market Statistics - Construction Costs and the Housing Market

Construction costs increased sharply in 2021 and 2022 due in part to supply chain problems caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. A spike in household formation and housing development also played a role by increasing the demand for construction labor and materials...

WASHINGTON REALTOR® Profile: Brooks Glenn

Washington REALTOR® Profile: Brooks Glenn — From guiding first-time buyers to helping to shape housing policy, Brooks Glenn turns real estate into advocacy, helping clients and communities build stability and opportunity.

Selling Safely: Agent Self-Defense in 3D!

On the other side of lead generation, relationship building, and working with buyers and sellers, there is that ONE factor we don’t always consider — our safety. Real estate agents face risk and often significant safety risks...

Designation Spotlight, MRP — Military Relocation Professional: Rich Jacobson

Become a Military Relocation Professional Designee — make a difference in the lives of those who serve our country. Join the ranks of elite real estate professionals equipped with the specialized knowledge and skills to help active-duty military families and veterans navigate military relocation transactions.