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    • MBAKS News
    • Community Stewardship
    |   Jul 18, 2017

    Applications for Painting a Better Tomorrow 2017 Are Open

    Don’t miss out on the opportunity to help a service organization in your community get their environment spruced up with a new coat of paint! We will be accepting applications for this year’s event until July 31.
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    • Advocacy
    • Industry News
    • MBAKS News
    |   Jul 18, 2017

    New Buildable Lands Law Projected to Improve Data, Fill Gaps In State Housing Inventory Shortages

    Washington homebuilders and realtors are praising a new law that would clarify what land is considered buildable under Growth Management Act (GMA) comprehensive plan updates—a move stakeholders say will help address housing inventory shortages across Washington.
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    • Video
    • Member Stories
    • Advocacy
    • Industry News
    |   Jul 17, 2017

    Shannon's 60: Clay White, LDC Inc.

    This week, Nick Harper steps in for Shannon and talks to Clay White, LDC Inc., about the recently passed SB 5254 and what it will do for the housing industry.
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    • Remodel
    • Seattle Times HomeWork
    • Homeowners
    |   Jul 13, 2017

    Replacing Your Windows? Consider the Style and the Cost

    The Great Northwest is one of the most beautiful places on earth and there is no better way to enjoy it 365 days a year than through a beautiful set of windows. There's a wide vista of options for all kinds of aesthetics and budgets.
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    • Industry News
    • Advocacy
    • Press Releases
    • MBAKS News
    |   Jul 7, 2017

    PRESS RELEASE: Governor Signs Into Law Buildable Lands Bill

    Bellevue, Wash—July 7, 2017—Governor Jay Inslee yesterday signed into law Senate Bill 5254, ensuring adequacy of buildable lands and zoning in urban growth areas. The bill, sponsored by Senator Joe Fain (R-47th District), will improve the methodology and process by which local jurisdictions assess buildable lands.
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    • Advocacy
    • Industry News
    |   Jul 7, 2017

    Editorial: Cut capital budget’s tie to water rights dispute

    The Legislature's $43.7 billion two-year budget—which took negotiations within hours of a partial state government shutdown—is signed, but some lawmakers haven't had quite enough brinkmanship for the year.
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    • Maintain
    • Seattle Times HomeWork
    • Remodel
    • Homeowners
    |   Jul 6, 2017

    Summer Is the Ideal Time to Transform Your Yard

    Do you smile with pride each time you drive up to your home—or do you cringe? If you aren't too thrilled with your yard's current condition, don't feel bad. With a little bit of sweat equity, some fresh flowers, and nice hardscaping, you can easily transform your yard into one that you are proud of.
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    • Builders
    • Built Green
    |   Jul 6, 2017

    Built Green Checklist Updates: All You Need to Know

    The time has come: Built Green is rolling out checklist updates! What are these, why do we do them, and what do you need to know to keep your projects current? Read on to get all of the answers.
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