NEWS & BLOG

Breaking news and resources from across the industry.

  • The bad idea of Seattle construction impact fees

    Posted on Aug 3, 2017 in:
    • Advocacy
    • Industry News
    "Making growth pay for itself" sounds like a good idea. But developers in Seattle are not getting a free ride.
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  • August 2017 Builder’s Bulletin

    Posted on Jul 27, 2017 in:
    • Builders Bulletin
    The Builder's Bulletin aggregates key housing statistics of interest to our industry, such as home price and permit data and supply of housing inventory. See the August 2017 report.
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  • Shannon's 60: 2017 Painting a Better Tomorrow Deadline

    Posted on Jul 24, 2017 in:
    • Community Stewardship
    • Video
    Know a service organization that could use a new coat of paint? Painting a Better Tomorrow celebrates its 15th anniversary this November and we’re looking for a recipient organization in King or Snohomish County. If you have an organization in mind, have them submit an application by the July 31 deadline.
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  • Commentary: Lawmakers can’t delay fix to water rights case

    Posted on Jul 23, 2017 in:
    • Industry News
    • Advocacy
    • MBAKS News
    Despite numerous legislative efforts to find a permanent and balanced solution to address the Washington state Supreme Court’s Hirst decision, lawmakers in Olympia remain deadlocked on the issue. Unfortunately, the legislature adjourned on Thursday without reaching an agreement.
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  • Applications for Painting a Better Tomorrow 2017 Are Open

    Posted on Jul 18, 2017 in:
    • MBAKS News
    • Community Stewardship
    Don’t miss out on the opportunity to help a service organization in your community get their environment spruced up with a new coat of paint! We will be accepting applications for this year’s event until July 31.
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