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    • Community
    |   Aug 15, 2018

    Solar Power Happy Hour

    What is net zero energy? Why is it important? How is it done? Real estate agents, architects, builders, consultants, policy makers, and others with interest in green building gathered at Green Canopy’s newest home in the Central District to find out.
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    • Press Releases
    • MBAKS News
    |   Aug 9, 2018

    PRESS RELEASE: Master Builders Association Hires Jeremy Hall as Its New Chief Operating Officer

    Bellevue, Wash—August 9, 2018—The Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties (MBAKS) is excited to announce that Jeremy (Jerry) Hall will join the organization as the chief operating officer. Hall, most recently principal of Brightspeed Consulting, formerly served as COO of two medicolegal services companies. He has an extensive background in strategic planning and maximizing operations efficiency. He will join MBAKS on Monday, August 13.
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    • Industry News
    |   Aug 7, 2018

    Sure is Hot Out There. So Why’s the Market Cooling Down?

    Is that faint rumbling we hear in the distance carryover from Seafair Weekend and its barrage of air and sea entertainment? Or could it be that ever-elusive housing bubble finally popping and coming back down to normal levels of absurdity?
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    • Seattle Times HomeWork
    • Remodel
    • Maintain
    • Homeowners
    |   Aug 2, 2018

    Seven Secrets to Choosing the Right Color

    Don’t suffer from DIY painter’s remorse—choose the right colors the first time around.
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    • Case Studies
    |   Jul 30, 2018

    First Lamp LLC: 5-Star Single-Family

    Built with a homeowner in mind, this single-family home in the Bryant neighborhood of Seattle hosts many unique features not typically seen on new construction projects.
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    • Builders Bulletin
    |   Jul 27, 2018

    August 2018 Builder's Bulletin: Population Growth in Washington Down Slightly, but Still Strong

    Puget Sound Region’s population as of April 1, 2018 was 4,134,660. Over the past year, the region added 67,860 people, which is down from last year but still strong.
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    • Built Green News
    |   Jul 18, 2018

    Built Green Gets Online

    The long-awaited day has come: Built Green members can now complete the bulk of their project and membership items online. No need to scan and email forms anymore! This functionality will free up member and staff time. Builders will be able to access their project information via their convenient online accounts.
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    • Seattle Times HomeWork
    • Remodel
    • Maintain
    • Homeowners
    |   Jul 12, 2018

    Decorating Your Home With Mirrors

    Nothing increases the appearance of size in your home like a mirror. Big or small, mirrors effectively double light and volume, increasing brightness and giving us a pleasant sense of openness.
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