BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P1H REFRESH-INTERVAL:P1H CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=2SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:Pacific Daylight Time END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:Pacific Standard Time END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260804T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260804T120000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:NEW! The Silver Tsunami: Understanding the Senior Housing Market (Online via Zoom\, 08/04/2026) DESCRIPTION:Live online course- see attendance requirements for CE credit.Cost: *Members $39.00 & Non-Members $64.00\, 4 Clock Hours.NEW! The Silver Tsunami: Understanding the Senior Housing Market\nThe United States is experiencing one of the most significant demographic shifts in history as millions of Baby Boomers reach retirement age. This "Silver Tsunami" is reshaping housing demand\, real estate transactions\, and the services real estate professionals must provide to meet the needs of older adults and their families.\nIn this course\, you'll explore the demographic trends driving the senior housing market\, the housing preferences of aging homeowners\, and the opportunities available to real estate professionals who understand the unique challenges seniors face when transitioning from long-time homes.\nYou'll gain insight into downsizing trends\, senior housing options\, and practical strategies for positioning yourself as a trusted advisor to aging clients and their families.\nYou'll learn how to:Understand the demographic trends shaping the senior housing marketRecognize housing patterns and preferences among aging homeownersIdentify factors that influence downsizing and relocation decisionsUnderstand the role real estate professionals play in senior housing transitionsIdentify business opportunities within the senior real estate nicheDevelop strategies for positioning yourself as a senior housing specialist . And more!Learn how to better serve one of the fastest-growing client segments in real estate while expanding your business opportunities in the years ahead.\n_______IMPORTANT! Attendance requirements: Live online course will be presented via ZOOM Meeting. The link to join the meeting will be sent in the confirmation email. Students will need a device with two-way video and audio capabilities and a (free) Zoom account. To verify attendance\, students must keep their camera on for the duration of the course and respond to live polls. Clock hour credit will only be given to students with their camera on\, who are present and visible on their camera during the course\, and who participate in course polls/chat. Please call 425-974-1011 with questions.Instructor: Mary Kay Horton is a licensed Washington real estate broker and instructor with more than 25 years of experience serving residential clients throughout the Puget Sound region. Specializing in senior real estate\, she helps older adults and their families navigate downsizing\, relocation\, and major life transitions with confidence and compassion. As a continuing education instructor\, Mary Kay teaches practical\, real-world strategies that help real estate professionals better serve aging clients\, manage complex transactions\, and build successful niche businesses in the senior housing market.\n*Only Active REALTOR members of SKCR are eligible to receive Member price online. If you are a REALTOR member of another Association\, you are eligible to receive Member price. Please call the Association office at 425-974-1011 to register.\nCancellation Policy:\n*Pre-registration required. Only Pre-Paid registrants will guarantee reservation.\n(Cancellations must be made 24 hours in advance of scheduled class for refund) X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Live online course- see attendance requirements for CE credit.

Cost: *Members $39.00 &\; Non-Members $64.00\, 4 Clock Hours.

NEW! The Silver Tsunami: Understanding the Senior Housing Market


The United States is experiencing one of the most significant demographic shifts in history as millions of Baby Boomers reach retirement age. This &ldquo\;Silver Tsunami&rdquo\; is reshaping housing demand\, real estate transactions\, and the services real estate professionals must provide to meet the needs of older adults and their families.


In this course\, you&rsquo\;ll explore the demographic trends driving the senior housing market\, the housing preferences of aging homeowners\, and the opportunities available to real estate professionals who understand the unique challenges seniors face when transitioning from long-time homes.


You&rsquo\;ll gain insight into downsizing trends\, senior housing options\, and practical strategies for positioning yourself as a trusted advisor to aging clients and their families.


You'\;ll learn how to:

Learn how to better serve one of the fastest-growing client segments in real estate while expanding your business opportunities in the years ahead.

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IMPORTANT! Attendance requirements: Live online course will be presented via ZOOM Meeting. The link to join the meeting will be sent in the confirmation email. Students will need a device with two-way video and audio capabilities and a (free) Zoom account. To verify attendance\, students must keep their camera on for the duration of the course and respond to live polls. Clock hour credit will only be given to students with their camera on\, who are present and visible on their camera during the course\, and who participate in course polls/chat. Please call 425-974-1011 with questions.

Instructor: Mary Kay Horton is a licensed Washington real estate broker and instructor with more than 25 years of experience serving residential clients throughout the Puget Sound region. Specializing in senior real estate\, she helps older adults and their families navigate downsizing\, relocation\, and major life transitions with confidence and compassion. As a continuing education instructor\, Mary Kay teaches practical\, real-world strategies that help real estate professionals better serve aging clients\, manage complex transactions\, and build successful niche businesses in the senior housing market.


*Only Active REALTOR®\; members of SKCR are eligible to receive Member price online. If you are a REALTOR®\; member of another Association\, you are eligible to receive Member price. Please call the Association office at 425-974-1011 to register.


Cancellation Policy:
*Pre-registration required. Only Pre-Paid registrants will guarantee reservation.
(Cancellations must be made 24 hours in advance of scheduled class for refund)

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