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176                            <h3 class="article-card-title">Wildfire Q&amp;A: Navigating Contract Delays and Form 22FM</h3>
177                            <p class="article-card-desc">As wildfires continue to impact communities across our state, many REALTORS&#174; are navigating delayed inspections, insurance binders, appraisals, financing timelines, and other transaction challenges. This Legal Hotline Q&amp;A addresses how an “act of God” may affect contract performance, when Form 22FM may be useful in new transactions, and why existing agreements may instead require a more specific addendum.</p>
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191                            <h3 class="article-card-title">Summer 2026 RE Magazine</h3>
192                            <p class="article-card-desc">The Summer 2026 issue of RE Magazine highlights how Washington REALTORS&#174; are strengthening the profession through leadership, advocacy, education, and community service. Readers will find updates on Was
192hington&#39;s new public marketing law, housing market trends, inspiring member profiles, practical business-building advice, professional development opportunities, and stories showcasing REALTORS&#174; making a positive impact in communities across the state.</p>
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206                            <h3 class="article-card-title">Public Marketing in Washington State: WR Leaders Discuss the New Law</h3>
207                            <p class="article-card-desc">As of June 11, 2026, Washington’s new public marketing requirement is officially in place—marking a major shift for our industry. Washington REALTORS&#174; leaders are participating in the public discussion.</p>
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221                            <h3 class="article-card-title">Spring 2026 RE Magazine</h3>
222                            <p class="article-card-desc">The Spring 2026 issue of RE Magazine focuses on key trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping Washington’s real estate industry.</p>
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236                            <h3 class="article-card-title">Springing Forward: Highlights from the 2026 Spring Conference</h3>
237                            <p class="article-card-desc">This year’s Washington REALTORS&#174; Spring Conference in Tulalip brought together members from across the state for three days of learning, leadership, networking, and conversation.</p>
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250                        <div class="article-card-content">
251                            <h3 class="article-card-title">Legislative Session Recap</h3>
252                            <p class="article-card-desc">The 2026 Legislative Session has officially ended, and the Washington REALTOR&#174; advocacy team&#39;s hard work paid off. Throughout session, the team was vigilant and engaged on some heady policies related to housing and taxation. They started session at a sprint and kept that pace all the way through Sine Die on March 12, in support of your business and the real estate industry in Washington.</p>
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266                            <h3 class="article-card-title">Legislative Update: SB 6091 Passes the Senate Unanimously</h3>
267                            <p class="article-card-desc">SB 6091, our priority legislation to ensure the public availability of residential listings, passed unanimously off the Senate floor Tuesday, February 10, 2026.</p>
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279                            <div class="article-card-img lazy-load-bg" style="background-image: url(https://www.warealtor.org/images/default-source/default-album/hdsteps_2026.jpeg?sfvrsn=16611e00_0)"></div>
280                        <div class="article-card-content">
281                            <h3 class="article-card-title">Thank You for Another Successful Hill Day</h3>
282                            <p class="article-card-desc">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...</p>
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294                            <div class="article-card-img lazy-load-bg" style="background-image: url(https://www.warealtor.org/images/default-source/default-album/55086123487_04fedea25b_o.jpg?sfvrsn=f92fd725_0)"></div>
295                        <div class="article-card-content">
296                            <h3 class="article-card-title">2026 RPAC Award Winners</h3>
297                            <p class="article-card-desc">Your 2026 RPAC Award Winners were announced during the 2026 Hill Day event...</p>
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311                            <h3 class="article-card-title">Advocacy Update February 4, 2026: A Status Check on Our Top Priorities</h3>
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323                    <a class="article-card" href="https://www.warealtor.org/about-us/contact-us/news-media/blogdetails/articles/2026/02/03/black-history-month-2026" aria-label="Black History Month 2026">
324                            <div class="article-card-img lazy-load-bg" style="background-image: url(https://www.warealtor.org/images/default-source/default-album/bhm-2026-theme-blog-graphic7f9bb3c3af5448538d70110568a30a7f.png?sfvrsn=c1cffbef_0)"></div>
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326                            <h3 class="article-card-title">Black History Month 2026</h3>
327                            <p class="article-card-desc">Washington REALTORS&#174; commemorates Black History Month each year by recognizing the history, culture, contributions, and positive impact of the Black community in housing.</p>
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341                            <h3 class="article-card-title">Ensuring Public Marketing of Residential Housing Opportunities</h3>
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357                            <p class="article-card-desc">The Winter 2026 issue opens with a powerful Presidents&#39; Message, timely market insights on insurance costs and housing affordability, and an inspiring REALTOR&#174; profile of Steve Chung. You’ll also find key takeaways on Hill Day advocacy, the 2026 legislative session, expanding REALTORS&#174; + 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.</p>
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371                            <h3 class="article-card-title">Washington REALTOR&#174; Profile: Steve Chung</h3>
372                            <p class="article-card-desc">Service, Growth &amp; Steady Leadership — From early hustle to seasoned broker, Steve Chung highlights the value of service, steady learning and leadership in a changing industry.</p>
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386                            <h3 class="article-card-title">2026 Washington State Legislative Session</h3>
387                            <p class="article-card-desc">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&#39;s going to be an active period with lots of discussions and decisions.</p>
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401                            <h3 class="article-card-title">RPAC Did That For Homebuyers &amp; Sellers!</h3>
402                            <p class="article-card-desc">In 2025, Washington REALTORS&#174; RPAC protected homebuyers and sellers interests by helping to pass several key pieces of legislation to increase housing supply.</p>
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417                            <p class="article-card-desc">Washington REALTORS’ incoming VP of government affairs shares his perspective on Hill Day and why member voices matter.</p>
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431                            <h3 class="article-card-title">REALTORS&#174; + Housing  Program Expanding in 2026</h3>
432                            <p class="article-card-desc">After the passage of numerous housing supply bills in the 2023, 2024, and 2025 Session, Washington REALTORS&#174; partnered with the Seattle-King County Association of REALTORS&#174; to create the REALTORS&#174; + Housing program and in 2026 we will be expanding the program.</p>
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447                            <p class="article-card-desc">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.</p>
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461                            <h3 class="article-card-title">The Last Print Edition of RE Magazine</h3>
462                            <p class="article-card-desc">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.</p>
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