REALTOR® News

2023 Is the Year of Historic WA State Realtor®-backed Policy Wins!

  • by Snohomish County-Camano Association of REALTORS®
  • May 11, 2023, 15:07 PM
The 2023 legislative session that just wrapped up is being called "The Year of Housing!" A historic number of WA State Realtor®-backed bills were passed and are now being signed into state law. Watch the following video to learn about all the policy wins.
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How Landscaping Impacts Property Value

  • by Emma White Montalvo
  • May 3, 2023, 09:47 AM
Landscaping is an essential aspect of home design that many homeowners overlook. Investing time and resources into a home's landscaping can be a worthwhile endeavor, not just for a homeowner's own enjoyment but also for increasing the property's value and appeal to potential buyers.
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First Things First: What Should You Do When Moving into a New Home?

  • by Snohomish County-Camano Association of REALTORS®
  • Mar 10, 2023, 10:28 AM
You have just completed the biggest financial transaction of your life and can now call yourself a homeowner. With the help of a REALTOR®, a member of the National Association of REALTORS®, you purchased your first home, signed all the necessary paperwork and are about to walk up to your front door, keys in hand.
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What are REALTORS® doing to ensure fair & equal housing?

  • by Snohomish County-Camano Association of REALTORS®
  • Feb 21, 2023, 09:04 AM
Racial injustice is deeply rooted in American history and is apparent in housing discrimination, even today. In honor of Black History Month, we wanted to highlight what we, as REALTOR® associations, are doing to ensure fair and equal housing opportunities.
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Agents, Brokers, and REALTORS®: What’s the Difference?

  • by Snohomish County-Camano Association of REALTORS®
  • Jan 20, 2023, 14:14 PM
“Real Estate Agent” is a catchall phrase used, in casual conversation, to describe the three types of professionals who buy and sell real estate: agents, brokers, and REALTORS®. No, they’re not really the same. Yes, you should care about what makes them different. Here’s a breakdown:
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What should you really know about browsing for homes online?

  • by Snohomish County-Camano Association of REALTORS®
  • Dec 13, 2022, 11:36 AM
Oh, let’s just admit it, shall we? Browsing for homes online is fun and exciting! However, it is important to take everything with a grain of salt. Browser beware, though: those listings may be seductive, but they might not be giving you the complete picture.
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How do you avoid real estate cyber scams?

  • by Snohomish County-Camano Association of REALTORS®
  • Nov 18, 2022, 08:27 AM
Phishing, hacking, wire fraud - these are all ways people attempt to steal from others online. As real estate searches and transactions move more and more online, the chances of being caught up in a cyber scam have become even greater.
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Inequity Revealed

  • by Steve Wright
  • Nov 4, 2022, 16:42 PM
Just as modern research is documenting the rapid urban decay and racial disparity of redlining, the latest data and mapping tools are underscoring present-day tax assessment practices that are unfairly burdening urban core properties while under taxing affluent properties in the suburbs and outskirts.
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Do you participate in a local food drive?

  • by Snohomish County-Camano Association of REALTORS®
  • Oct 20, 2022, 14:13 PM
SCCAR is the biggest community contributor to the local Snohomish County food banks. “In 2021, REALTORS® raised almost 19,000 pounds of food and well over $140,000.00 for food banks across Snohomish County and Camano Island. Our plan is to raise even more this year,” stated Ellen Bohn, President of SCCAR.
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What are the safety protocols for buying or selling a home?

  • by Snohomish County-Camano Association of REALTORS®
  • Sep 19, 2022, 13:15 PM
We have worked hard to keep REALTOR® safety a foremost priority, but what about people looking to either buy or sell a home? Safety is a conversation far too many real estate professionals omit from their discussions with sellers and buyer.
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In the Internet Age, Does Expertise in Buying & Selling Homes Matter?

  • by Snohomish County-Camano Association of REALTORS®
  • Aug 23, 2022, 09:46 AM
Of course, it’s undeniable the volumes of information made available by the Internet have changed the home buying and selling process. What’s also undeniable, although less intuitive, is that these transformations have made real estate professionals even more critical.
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First-Time Home Buyers: How Can a REALTOR® Help You Win?

  • by Snohomish County-Camano Association of REALTORS®
  • Jul 14, 2022, 15:26 PM
Regardless of the market, buying a home is complicated. Buying a home is for many the most complex and important transaction they’ll ever do. It involves expert negotiations and familiarity with contracts and extensive paperwork. A good REALTOR® will have a thorough understanding of homebuying process and the current market.
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Red-hot housing market cools, a bit, in Snohomish County

  • by Snohomish County-Camano Association of REALTORS®
  • Jul 5, 2022, 09:39 AM
“This is normal,” said Ellen Bohn, owner of RE/MAX Elevate in Stanwood and Camano Island. “This is a readjustment of what was an inflated market to now a more balanced, healthy market. I think that’s a really good thing, especially for buyers, who have had it really unfair.”
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Does Homeownership Matter?

  • by Snohomish County-Camano Association of REALTORS®
  • Jun 17, 2022, 14:42 PM
Why celebrate homeownership; why does it matter? “Most consumers know homeownership is among the soundest investments...However, owning a home is not just in the best interest of the homeowner."
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First Things First: What Should You Do When Moving into a New Home?

  • by Snohomish County-Camano Association of REALTORS®
  • May 20, 2022, 15:28 PM
As you walk through your brand-new house, you are probably thinking, now what? This is a common question new homeowners ask themselves when the time comes to settle into a new home. With all the excitement and work involved in finding a first home, first-time buyers may not have a transition plan or a checklist for the first few days in their new house.
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