Seattle-area brokers Sam Burke and Olivia Statham were named on the National Association of REALTORS®’ 30 Under 30, an annual ranking honoring promising young real estate professionals.

The National Association of REALTORS® named Seattle King County REALTORS® member Barry Long among three Fair Housing Champion Award winners.

The annual award recognizes organizations and individuals who strengthen the downtown Bellevue community by creating welcoming environments.

Merit Homes won a Gold Award — the highest honor — for Best Multifamily Housing Community, 30 to 60 Dwelling Units per Acre, for Bloom – Rose Hill in Kirkland.

A recent retiree, Runstad practiced law for 45 years and helped create the state’s Growth Management Act.

Toll Brothers was among the Seattle-area builders honored at The Nationals, an award ceremony from the National Association of Home Builders recognizing outstanding achievements in new construction.

Among the top Seattle-area award winners was Toll Brothers, which won Best Single-Family Detached Home for its Dewberry Plan at Centre Cottages in Kirkland.

Both accolades were awarded based on 2023 sales volume.

Ramey was the only Seattle agent on the list.

“We are so fortunate to work with many of the top real estate agents in the industry,” said Dean Jones, president and CEO of Realogics Inc.

“Everyone deserves to live in a home that is energy-efficient, resilient, provides the highest level of comfort, and is safe and healthy for occupants,” said Peter Templeton, president and CEO of the U.S. Green Building Council. “Each of this year’s awardees exemplifies these attributes.”

The list includes 206 originators from Guaranteed Rate in the top dollar volume category, and 220 originators in the most loans closed rankings. 

The votes are in! Meet our Seattle Agents’ Choice Awards winners: the individuals, companies and developments making a serious impression on the Seattle real estate community.

Margo Wheeler-Willis knows the hurdles that go into a move, and her mission is to alleviate as much of the stress of an address change as possible. She speaks from experience.

D.R. Horton broke ground on its first home in 1978 and has grown from its Texas roots into 32 states, including Washington, delivering nearly 900,000 homes to its customers.

The Emerald rises 40 gleaming stories above Seattle at 121 Stewart St., offering 262 residences and unparalleled views of the city and beyond.