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    • Community Stewardship
    • Video
    |   Jul 24, 2017

    Shannon's 60: 2017 Painting a Better Tomorrow Deadline

    Know a service organization that could use a new coat of paint? Painting a Better Tomorrow celebrates its 15th anniversary this November and we’re looking for a recipient organization in King or Snohomish County. If you have an organization in mind, have them submit an application by the July 31 deadline.
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    • Industry News
    • Advocacy
    • MBAKS News
    |   Jul 23, 2017

    Commentary: Lawmakers can’t delay fix to water rights case

    Despite numerous legislative efforts to find a permanent and balanced solution to address the Washington state Supreme Court’s Hirst decision, lawmakers in Olympia remain deadlocked on the issue. Unfortunately, the legislature adjourned on Thursday without reaching an agreement.
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    • Buy
    • Homeowners
    |   Jul 20, 2017

    Home Inspections: What to Look For

    When you buy a home, you need to know exactly what you're buying. Imagine how frustrated you'd be to find out that the water heater wasn't working—in the middle of a shower! This is one of the reasons why you should have a home inspection before you buy your home.
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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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