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    • Case Studies
    |   Feb 28, 2022

    Lochwood-Lozier Northwest Idea House

    In partnership with 425 Magazine, Lochwood-Lozier’s team set out to build the 2021 Northwest Idea House to showcase innovation in technology, sustainable materials, appliances, furnishings, lighting, and more, while also focusing on protecting and preserving the wetlands that surround the home.
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    • Maintain
    • Homeowners
    |   Feb 23, 2022

    A new HVAC system can add better efficiency — and air conditioning

    With hotter, smokier summers becoming the norm, we’re looking to improve our home’s temperature and air quality. We have a remodel coming up and wonder if we should upgrade our heating, ventilation and air conditioning system, too. Any advice?
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    • Builders
    |   Feb 18, 2022

    What Happened to Housing Supply?

    Washington state and the Puget Sound region are experiencing a significant housing supply shortage. The latest numbers from the Northwest Multiple Listing Service show that we have less than a two-week supply of homes for sale in King and Snohomish counties. And the Puget Sound Regional Council has determined that we need 800,000 new homes by 2050 to meet the future need.
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    • Remodel
    • Homeowners
    |   Feb 9, 2022

    Brighten a dark basement to open up a whole new space

    Our basement is dark and underutilized. How can we brighten it up so we’re more inclined to use the space?
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    • Press Releases
    • MBAKS News
    • Built Green
    |   Feb 3, 2022

    Press Release: MBAKS Inducts Cameron McKinnon as 2022 Board President

    BELLEVUE, Wash., Feb. 3, 2022—The Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties (MBAKS) inducted Cameron McKinnon as its 2022 President of the Board of Directors during the annual holiday gala in December 2021.
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    • Built Green News
    |   Jan 28, 2022

    Built Green® Star Levels: What Do They Mean?—2021 Versions

    All Built Green homes are designed to reach beyond current Washington state building and energy codes—creating greener, healthier, and more equitable homes. However, not all Built Green homes are equal, and building standards and innovations change over time.
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    • Builders Bulletin
    |   Jan 28, 2022

    Builders Bulletin: Extremely Low Supply of Homes for Sale Continues

    Severe shortages of housing inventory for sale continued in December, with only 0.27 months’ supply (about one week) in King County and 0.20 months’ supply (less than a week) in Snohomish County. This represents a decline from the previous month and year-over-year. The snow and cold temperatures also impacted home sales in December, according to the Northwest Multiple Listing Service.
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    • Build
    • Remodel
    • Homeowners
    |   Jan 26, 2022

    Moving on up: Is a second-story addition worth it?

    Looking for more space? Don't build out, built up!
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