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    • Guest Post
    • Industry News
    |   Feb 20, 2018

    Sick Leave: It's Spreading Like the Flu!

    In November 2016, voters in Washington state voted to establish a mandatory sick leave law for workers in their state. The problem is that many large cities in Washington such as Seattle and Tacoma have also adopted their own sick leave measures, and these measures are not always in sync with the state law. What is the employer to do?
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    • Video
    • Membership
    • Member Stories
    |   Feb 20, 2018

    Membership Minute: Meet Bob Smith

    This week, Bob Smith from Advanced Insurance Solutions shares why he's been an MBAKS member for 28 years.
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    • Video
    • Events
    • Advocacy
    |   Feb 12, 2018

    Membership Minute: Taste of Italy Dinner & Elected Officials Reception

    Join us for the Taste of Italy Dinner & Elected Officials Reception, March 15 at the Normandy Park Community Club (aka The Cove) for delizioso Italian cuisine and the exclusive opportunity to chat with area elected officials.
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    • Events
    • Councils
    • Sales & Marketing Council
    • MBAKS News
    |   Feb 6, 2018

    Experts Share Insights on Housing and Economic Trends, Provide Outlook for Year Ahead at annual MBAKS Economic Forecast

    The Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties kicked off its first general membership meeting of the year—an economic forecast breakfast presented by the association’s Sales & Marketing Council, featuring presentations by Metrostudy Regional Director Todd Britsch and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisor Dan Becraft, C(k)P QPFC.
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    • Video
    • Industry News
    • Advocacy
    |   Feb 5, 2018

    Membership Minute: What the Hirst Fix Means for You

    This week, MBAKS Snohomish County Manager Mike Pattison explains the Hirst fix and what it means for our members—especially those in rural areas.
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    • Builders Bulletin
    |   Feb 2, 2018

    February 2018 Builder’s 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 February 2018 report.
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    • Tips & Trends
    • Councils
    • Remodelers Council
    • Podcasts & Radio
    |   Jan 23, 2018

    The Dunn Lumber Podcast: How to Win Remodeling Projects

    Dan Bawden, 2017 NAHB Remodelers chairman, is a nationally recognized remodeling expert and founder of the Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS) program. At the December MBAKS RC dinner, Dan offered exclusive tips on how to win bids for remodeling projects. Listen and learn from everyone’s favorite redheaded remodeler.
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    • Member Benefits
    • Video
    • Membership
    • Member Stories
    |   Jan 22, 2018

    Membership Minute: Meet Joe Jonart, Axia Home Loans

    This week, Joe Jonart of Axia Home Loans shares how he learned about the MBA and his favorite parts of being a member.
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