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    • Guest Post
    • Industry News
    |   Sep 7, 2017

    It’s September and Your Form I-9 is Now Outdated

    It seems like just yesterday the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released an updated Form I-9. The changes are subtle, but still require employers to use the new form.
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    • MBAKS News
    • Press Releases
    |   Sep 6, 2017

    PRESS RELEASE: Shannon Affholter Resigns as Executive Director of the Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties

    BELLEVUE, Wash—September 6, 2017—The Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties (MBA) has announced the resignation of Shannon Affholter, the executive director since 2013. A recognized and effective regional leader for the MBA, Affholter leaves a successful and flourishing organization in place. Affholter's last day will be October 6.
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    • Builders Bulletin
    |   Sep 1, 2017

    September 2017 Builder’s Bulletin

    The September Builder's Bulletin shows signs that our region's housing supply and demand continues to be out of balance, with housing inventory for sale hovering around one-month's supply in King and Snohomish counties and home prices still on the rise.
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    • Video
    • Events
    • Built Green News
    |   Aug 28, 2017

    Shannon's 60: 2017 Built Green Conference Early Bird Special

    This week, Shannon talks to Leah Missik, Built Green Program Manager, about our exciting upcoming Built Green Conference. There's something for everybody! Register now—the price goes up September 1 at midnight!
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    • Events
    • Member Benefits
    • Video
    • Tips & Trends
    • Membership
    |   Aug 23, 2017

    Shannon's 60: Brad Faber, Ferguson

    This week, Shannon and Brad Faber of Ferguson are at the MBA Golf Tournament, talking about the benefits of sponsorship.
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    • Tips & Trends
    • Remodel
    • Build
    |   Aug 17, 2017

    2018 Color of the Year

    Is 2017 leaving you black and blue? You’re in luck! And slightly ahead of the curve, too. It so happens that black (in many iterations) and blue are the colors predicted to trend in 2018, according to various paint entities as part of the companies’ prestigious color of the year predictions.
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    • Video
    • Member Stories
    • Membership
    |   Aug 7, 2017

    Shannon's 60: Call for Member Stories

    This week, we want to hear from you! Whether you need publicity for a new product or want to share a getting-to-know-you piece, we can help you tell your story as loud as possible.
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    • Industry News
    • Tips & Trends
    • Buy
    |   Aug 3, 2017

    All Aboard the Tiny Trend Train?

    Forget your favorite tiny home hunter show for a minute—this is real life. Despite what the media tells us, homeowners, and home builders, have only very recently begun to shrink their standards in favor of more compact confines.
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