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    • Remodel
    • Seattle Times HomeWork
    • Homeowners
    |   Feb 2, 2017

    What’s Design-Build Remodeling—and Is It Right for Your Home?

    Home-remodeling projects don't begin with hammers and saws. They begin with dreams and ideas. But those dreams and ideas need to be developed into concrete plans. That's where using a design-build remodeler can be a huge advantage.
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    • Professional Women in Building
    • Councils
    • MBAKS News
    |   Feb 1, 2017

    Juli Bacon Named 2017 NAHB Professional Women in Building Council Chair

    Juli Bacon, owner of JB Consulting Systems LLC and Bacon Maintenance Services LLC in Woodinville, Wash., was recently sworn in as the 2017 chair of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Professional Women in Building (PWB) Council.
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    • Industry News
    • Advocacy
    |   Jan 24, 2017

    Stormwater Vesting KO’d by State Supreme Court

    In December 2016, the Washington State Supreme Court struck a blow to vesting rights when it ruled that newly adopted stormwater regulations do not vest.
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    • Builders Bulletin
    |   Jan 23, 2017

    February 2017 Builder’s Bulletin: Low Inventory Driving Home Prices Up

    The latest Builder’s Bulletin for February 2017 shows a continued decline in the inventory of homes for sale in King and Snohomish counties and prices still on the rise.
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    • Built Green
    |   Jan 20, 2017

    2016: A Year in Numbers

    Lately, every year seems to be a big year for Built Green, and 2016 was no exception! Let’s take a look at the numbers and see how we did in detail.
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    • Seattle Times HomeWork
    • Build
    • Homeowners
    |   Jan 19, 2017

    Do Your Research, Set Expectations Before Building a Home

    In today's competitive marketplace, it might start looking attractive to simply buy a vacant lot and build your home. How hard could it be, right? There are several key things to consider before pulling the trigger on a plan to build your own home.
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    • Member Stories
    • Member Benefits
    • Built Green
    • Advocacy
    |   Jan 16, 2017

    Member Story: Batt + Lear

    Batt + Lear joined the MBA in 2005, specifically for the MBA Health Trust. “Right from the beginning, it had been our dream to be the kind of company that people wanted to work for,” says Jason. “Early on, we offered 20 days of paid time off plus health insurance. The MBA Health Trust was the only plan that would let us insure a minimum of just five employees."
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    • Remodelers Council
    • Councils
    • Podcasts & Radio
    |   Jan 13, 2017

    The Dunn Lumber Podcast: How to Protect Yourself From Liability When Hiring Trade Contractors

    Listen: The Dunn Lumber Podcast: How to Protect Yourself From Liability When Hiring Trade Contractors, recorded live March 17 at the Master Builders Association Remodelers Council Dinner. Scott Hildebrand, residential law specialist, presents his list of the top 10 things NOT to do when hiring the tradespeople who are essential to your professional success.
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