Earlier this week, in an attempt to “flatten the curve” and slow the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), the U.S. government announced new social distancing guidelines. The recommendations include limiting close in-person contact, avoiding crowds and large gatherings, and canceling public events. For real estate agents, whose businesses depend on in-person interactions, the news hits close […]
Why is NAR issuing this guidance? In response to the growing concerns about COVID-19, commonly referred to as coronavirus, NAR is providing this guidance to help REALTOR® associations respond to the coronavirus’s impact on the real estate industry. As of March 16, 2020, the United States government has banned all travel from Europe, the United […]
The 2020 Session adjourned “Sine Die” on March 12 bringing a welcome to the biennial session. In Washington, the Legislature conducts “long sessions” in the odd years (105 days) where they adopt a budget and do the heavy lifting of policy work. The “short sessions” in the even years (60 days) are meant to serve […]
