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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
    • Remodel
    • Homeowners
    • Build
    |   Aug 10, 2017

    Be Bold: Mix Your Metals!

    Both modern and traditional trends in home design are mixing metal finishes for a more eclectic and “collected over time” look. Gone are the days of having to match your cabinet hardware to your faucet. No longer must you match your door hardware to your light fixtures. Here’s the inside scoop on how to mix it up successfully.
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    • Builders
    • Built Green
    |   Aug 10, 2017

    Why Third-Party Verification?

    One of the most commonly asked questions we get from builders and home buyers is what third-party verification is and why it is required by Built Green for certification. Let’s explore how third-party verification came about and why it is so important and beneficial.
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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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    • Advocacy
    • Industry News
    |   Aug 3, 2017

    The bad idea of Seattle construction impact fees

    "Making growth pay for itself" sounds like a good idea. But developers in Seattle are not getting a free ride.
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    • Builders Bulletin
    |   Jul 27, 2017

    August 2017 Builder’s Bulletin

    The Builder's Bulletin aggregates key housing statistics of interest to our industry, such as home price and permit data and supply of housing inventory. See the August 2017 report.
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    • Homeowners
    • Build
    • Seattle Times HomeWork
    |   Jul 27, 2017

    Market Can Dictate Time Frame of Building a New Home

    As a Seattle-area homebuilder, a question I hear from prospects and clients frequently is, "How long will it take you to build my new home?" It's a legitimate question.
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