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    • Builders Bulletin
    |   Sep 24, 2020

    Month-to-Month Unemployment Figures Improve

    The Washington unemployment rate for August showed some improvement on a monthly basis, moving to 8.5%, compared to 10.2% the previous month. The Seattle/Bellevue/Everett unemployment rate fell from 8.2% in July to 7.4% in August. Twelve months ago the unemployment rate in Snohomish County was 3.0%, and 2.7% in King County. The August 2020 Monthly Employment Report marks the sixth month since the impacts of COVID-19 started showing up in the local labor market.
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    • Seattle Times HomeWork
    • Remodel
    • Homeowners
    • Build
    |   Sep 17, 2020

    Wine Room Design Trends: What You Need to Know

    Home cellars used to mean putting wine racks in your basement. But today, the possibilities are endless.
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    • MBAKS News
    • Industry News
    • Builders
    |   Sep 14, 2020

    Codifying Prejudice

    Our association strives to ensure all people can attain housing. To achieve that goal and right these wrongs, we must face our industry's troubling past. Delve deeper into our region's racist housing history, with links to resources, original documents, and more.
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    • Endorsements
    • AHC
    • Advocacy
    |   Sep 14, 2020

    2020 General Endorsements

    Each election cycle, our Affordable Housing Council (AHC) interviews candidates at the city, county, and state levels to determine their degree of support for our industry. The following candidates have received an AHC endorsement for the 2020 election cycle.
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    • Build
    • Seattle Times HomeWork
    • Remodel
    • Homeowners
    |   Sep 10, 2020

    Eight DIY Tips for Creating a Stunning Shower Experience

    One of the reasons bathroom remodels are so popular is there are so many great styles and options to choose from. But with so many choices, it can sometimes be tricky to know where to start or what to focus on. To keep things simple, we’ll focus on creating a stunning shower enclosure to tie the whole bathroom together.
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    • Remodel
    • Seattle Times HomeWork
    • Maintain
    • Homeowners
    |   Sep 3, 2020

    Let's Talk Decks

    Want to spend more quality time in your outdoor space? Consider building a deck.
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    • Built Green News
    |   Sep 2, 2020

    Built Green Virtual Conference Preview

    September has finally arrived, which means the 2020 Built Green Conference, presented by King County GreenTools, is only a couple weeks away! Our team’s a hive of busy bees making this a conference you won’t want to miss.
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    • Maintain
    • Seattle Times HomeWork
    • Homeowners
    |   Aug 27, 2020

    Pests in the Time of COVID-19

    Home infestations can make a difficult stay-at-home situation even worse. Here is some practical advice for preventing and eliminating pests during a pandemic.
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