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BELLEVUE—Former Everett Councilman Shannon Affholter is preparing to resign as executive director of the Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties next month to become chief operating officer for a major Pacific Northwest land-development company.

The annual Built Green Conference is where builders, policymakers, and others involved in the green building industry go for inspiring and interactive discussions, exchanges of experiences, and practical examples focused on building science, policy, and research in green building and sustainability.

This week, Shannon talks to Senior Policy Analyst Allison Butcher about our annual (free!) Housing Summit, where we'll be discussing housing attainability solutions and revealing our 10-point legislative agenda.

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.

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.

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.

When people contact us about remodeling a bathroom, one of their first questions is often about price. The amount you spend is within your control. Here are a few tips for minimizing your costs without cutting corners.

In addition to supporting environmental sustainability and green construction, Built Green also supports affordable housing and sustainable zoning practices. This three-part series on exclusionary zoning explores this complex topic and how we can make our region both greener and more inclusive.