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Hero+Home

Join MBAKS as we unveil our 2019 housing priorities at the October 24 Housing Solutions Breakfast. Register now

Keep More of Your Money

Save on health insurance, get discounted building supplies, receive workers’ comp refunds, and more.

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Health Insurance Trust

Most companies save 10-15%.

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GRIP

Improve safety and save money on workers’ comp.

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PrimePay

Cost-effective solutions that help you run your business smoothly.

CREATE THE HOME OF YOUR DREAMS.

Whether looking to buy, build, remodel, or maintain, step one starts here. Your dream home is just a click away.

Find the Right Member to Help.

Homeowner's Handbook

Attention do-it-yourselfers! Browse our expert-driven guides and resources to get that weekend project done right.

Buy

Make home buying less stressful with help from John L. Scott, BECU, and more.

BUILD

Premier Puget Sound builders tell you how-to just like the pros do.

REMODEL

Transform your spaces for the most dazzle—and the least dollars.

MAINTAIN

Make the most of your home and protect the value of your investment.

We Care About The Puget Sound

Our communities are also our homes. Learn how we help make our region a better place through our advocacy efforts, sustainability practices, and community outreach programs throughout King and Snohomish counties.

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ADVOCACY

We advocate for builders on the federal, state, and local levels and assist members with permitting and regulatory issues.

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BUILT GREEN

We want to keep our region green. Learn how to certify green homes and implement green building practices.

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GIVING BACK

From building free wheelchair ramps to painting community centers to park cleanups, our goal is to ensure everyone has a happy, healthy place to call home.

UPCOMING EVENTS AND CLASSES

Members get discounts on events and classes.

Wednesday
Oct 24

MBAKS Housing Solutions Breakfast

Residential building professionals of the Puget Sound Region, it’s time to act. Presented by Seattle King County Realtors.
Saturday
Oct 27

Remodeled Homes Tour

Experience the Seattle area's most beautifully remodeled homes. Presented by Dunn Lumber.
Wednesday
Oct 31

Army Corps of Engineers Workshop

Exclusive permit and development discussion with Army Corps of Engineers staff.
Thursday
Nov 1

Seattle Builders Council (SBC) Breakfast

Giving Seattle room to grow.
Tuesday
Nov 6

GRIP Claims 101™ Webinar

Tips & tricks for navigating workplace injury claims from start to finish, now available online.
Tuesday
Nov 6

Shaken, Not Stirred

But you can order your drink however you like.

MEET OUR MEMBERS

“We hold meetings for existing residents even before buying the property, to talk with them and see if building there (in a particular neighborhood) would be a good fit in the first place.”

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Aaron Fairchild, owner, Green Canopy Homes
Green Canopy Homes' Sam Lai, Kate Wells-Driscoll, Eric Lubert, and Aaron Fairchild

MEET OUR MEMBERS

“The MBA Trust has consistently been 10–15% less expensive for us, even with the implementation of the Affordable Care Act.”

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Todd Bennett, president of BDR Companies and a 21-year MBA Health Trust Member
Todd Bennett, president of BDR Companies

LATEST FROM THE MBA BLOGS

Catch up on the coolest tech, breaking industry news, latest advocacy efforts, and more.

Builders Blog

  • ​Sen. Palumbo, Matthew Gardner to Speak at Housing Solutions Breakfast

    There is growing momentum in Olympia for housing reform in the upcoming 2019 legislative session. Come hear a wide range of views from the Seattle area’s top housing experts as we work to increase housing supply and address our housing affordability crisis.

    Oct 19, 2018

  • MBAKS Highlights Cottage Housing Ordinances, ADU Benefits

    On October 2, 2018, we took to social media to discuss the benefits of more flexible accessory dwelling unit (ADU) rules and various cottage housing ordinances throughout our two-county region.

    Oct 16, 2018

  • 2018 General Election Endorsements

    Each election cycle, our Affordable Housing Council (AHC) interviews candidates at the city, county, and state levels to determine their degree of support for our industry. The following candidates have received an AHC endorsement for the 2018 election cycle.

    Oct 15, 2018

Homeowners Blog

  • Is ‘visitability’ included in your home remodel goals?

    Articulating a clear goal and vision for your home space will help clarify what you want to get from your remodel project when it’s time to talk with design and construction firms.

    Sep 27, 2018

  • It’s Tax Time—Can I Deduct My Home Remodel?

    Tax Day is April 17. If you’ve recently remodeled your home or are thinking about renovating in the future, you may be wondering if there is a way to deduct a remodel. After all, you’re looking at a big investment, and it sure would be nice to lower your tax liability to soften the blow.

    Sep 20, 2018

  • 6 ways to prep for the change of seasons

    Pick this weekend or next to perform basic outdoor maintenance like smoothing driveway cracks and cleaning out the gutters.

    Sep 19, 2018

Built Green Blog

  • The Cottage Company: 4-Star Brentwood Beach Cottages

    The Cottage Company integrated many of the project’s details early in the design process, from stormwater mitigation to architectural spaces and finished materials to mechanical systems.

    Oct 1, 2018

  • Making Connections at the Built Green Conference

    We want to send out a big thank you to those who attended the Built Green Conference on September 13! With many builders and policymakers in attendance, as well as elected officials, consultants, vendors, architects, nonprofit staff, real estate agents, and students, we had a great opportunity to discuss and learn about issues impacting our region through a green building lens.

    Sep 27, 2018

  • 2018 Built Green Award Winners

    Built Green wouldn’t be the successful program it is today without the hard work of our members, advocates, and partners. That is why, at our annual conference, we take the time to recognize the achievements and efforts of these folks at our reception and awards ceremony!

    Sep 21, 2018