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    • Member Stories
    |   Feb 13, 2017

    Member Story: CrystaLite

    Established in 1982, CrystaLite is a Northwest manufacturer of high-quality skylights, roof glazing, sunrooms, and railing systems for residential, commercial, and industrial markets. Based in Everett, Washington, CrystaLite has additional distribution and sales locations in Spokane and Salem, Oregon, and employs 60 total employees.
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    • Member Benefits
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    • Video
    • Membership
    |   Feb 13, 2017

    Shannon's 60: Kevin Kartak, AAA KARTAK

    This week, Shannon talks to Kevin Kartak of AAA KARTAK Glass & Closet about his 28 years as an MBA member.
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    • Guest Post
    |   Feb 13, 2017

    DISCLOSURE: a Buyer's & Builder's Best Friend (AKA Disclose Now or Litigate Later)

    A home is more than bricks and sticks. Under the law and project documents summarized in this post, a complex bundle of rights and obligations are imposed upon the buyer and builder.
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    • Professional Women in Building
    • Councils
    • MBAKS News
    |   Feb 1, 2017

    Juli Bacon Named 2017 NAHB Professional Women in Building Council Chair

    Juli Bacon, owner of JB Consulting Systems LLC and Bacon Maintenance Services LLC in Woodinville, Wash., was recently sworn in as the 2017 chair of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Professional Women in Building (PWB) Council.
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    • Industry News
    • Advocacy
    |   Jan 24, 2017

    Stormwater Vesting KO’d by State Supreme Court

    In December 2016, the Washington State Supreme Court struck a blow to vesting rights when it ruled that newly adopted stormwater regulations do not vest.
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    • Builders Bulletin
    |   Jan 23, 2017

    February 2017 Builder’s Bulletin: Low Inventory Driving Home Prices Up

    The latest Builder’s Bulletin for February 2017 shows a continued decline in the inventory of homes for sale in King and Snohomish counties and prices still on the rise.
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    • Member Stories
    • Member Benefits
    • Built Green
    • Advocacy
    |   Jan 16, 2017

    Member Story: Batt + Lear

    Batt + Lear joined the MBA in 2005, specifically for the MBA Health Trust. “Right from the beginning, it had been our dream to be the kind of company that people wanted to work for,” says Jason. “Early on, we offered 20 days of paid time off plus health insurance. The MBA Health Trust was the only plan that would let us insure a minimum of just five employees."
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    • Remodelers Council
    • Councils
    • Podcasts & Radio
    |   Jan 13, 2017

    The Dunn Lumber Podcast: How to Protect Yourself From Liability When Hiring Trade Contractors

    Listen: The Dunn Lumber Podcast: How to Protect Yourself From Liability When Hiring Trade Contractors, recorded live March 17 at the Master Builders Association Remodelers Council Dinner. Scott Hildebrand, residential law specialist, presents his list of the top 10 things NOT to do when hiring the tradespeople who are essential to your professional success.
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