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    • Advocacy
    |   Sep 6, 2016

    MBA Wins Lawsuit Challenging Onerous Abutting Lot Rule in Seattle

    The MBA and the homebuilding industry in the city of Seattle won a decisive victory recently. In the matter of Bendare Dundat v. City of Seattle (Master Builders Intervenor), Judge Barbara Mack issued a decision overturning the City's 'qualifying lot' design review ordinance for being in violation of RCW 82.02.020.
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    |   Sep 2, 2016

    Governor to Keynote Housing Summit in Bellevue

    The Puget Sound region is in a housing crisis. As the region's economy grows, so does the number of workers and families moving into the area looking for a home. Skyrocketing home prices, spiraling rents and the shortage of affordable housing create news headlines every day.
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    • Membership
    |   Aug 29, 2016

    Shannon's 60: MBA Membership Trip to Sun Mountain Lodge

    This week, Shannon is at Sun Mountain Lodge at the MBA Membership Trip, speaking with Nancy Grygorowicz-Davis, Director of Marketing & Events at the MBA, about MBA events.
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    • Member Benefits
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    |   Aug 22, 2016

    Shannon's 60: Andrew Over, Regence BlueShield

    Shannon speaks with Andrew Over, the Marketing Vice President at Regence BlueShield, at the MBA annual Golf Tournament about the MBA Health Trust and why it's important for members to participate.
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    • Member Stories
    |   Aug 15, 2016

    Member Story: Dwell Development

    The Dwell Emerald Star home on 61st Street isn’t just another house. It’s the start of something big. You’ll see.
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    • Member Benefits
    • Video
    • Membership
    |   Aug 15, 2016

    Shannon's 60: Nils Christian

    This week, new member Nils Christian, METIS Construction Inc., tells us how his company takes advantage of member benefits like GRIP and the MBA Health Trust.
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    • Tips & Trends
    |   Aug 9, 2016

    Baby Boomers Dominate New Housing Trends

    The largest American generation is either retired or quickly nearing retirement age. Baby boomers, the generation born between 1946 and 1964 and who count more than 76 million, may be getting older, but they are definitely not ready to head to the retirement home!
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    • Membership
    • Events
    |   Jul 18, 2016

    Shannon's 60: 2016 Membership Appreciation Picnic

    This weekend, Shannon took a moment to talk to our president, Joseph Irons of Irons Brothers Construction, at the Membership Appreciation Picnic at Remlinger Farms.
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