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Homeowners
    • Industry News
    |   Dec 15, 2016

    King County takes hard line on urban sprawl

    As you head east to Snoqualmie Pass on Interstate 90, lush green forests line the freeway. That land has been protected from development. But sometimes communities believe they need development to thrive. The question of when to grow—and when to restrict growth—can lead to hard decisions.
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    • Advocacy
    • Member Stories
    |   Dec 12, 2016

    Member Story: Pacific Ridge Homes

    Areas like South Everett, Lake Stevens, Marysville, and Mill Creek have become hot spots where commutes aren’t too excessive, prices remain reasonable, and schools grade well. It’s also where PRH homes line the streets.
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    • Membership
    • MBAKS News
    • Video
    • Events
    |   Dec 12, 2016

    Shannon's 60: 2016 Spirit of Service Award Winner

    This week, Shannon talks to this year's Spirit of Service Award winner, Mark Huber with Huber's Custom Building.
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    • Video
    • Events
    |   Dec 5, 2016

    Shannon's 60: 2016 Gala & Installation of Officers

    Shannon talks to Nancy G, director of marketing and events, about the 2016 General Membership Gala & Installation of Officers, happening this Thursday.
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    • Seattle Times HomeWork
    • Homeowners
    • Build
    |   Dec 1, 2016

    Choose a Builder Who Shares Your Vision for a New Home

    Choosing the right Seattle-area homebuilder is a critical choice. Here are things to look for if you want to select the right builder for your particular needs.
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    • Builders Bulletin
    |   Nov 29, 2016

    December 2016 Builder’s Bulletin

    Your Association has created a new report called Builder's Bulletin that aggregates key housing statistics of interest to our industry, such as home price and permit data and supply of housing inventory. See the December 2016 report.
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    • Video
    • Community Stewardship
    |   Nov 28, 2016

    Shannon's 60: 2016 Gingerbread Village

    This week, Shannon talks to Eric Drivdahl with Gelotte Hommas Architecture about this year's Gingerbread Village, an annual event held at the Sheraton to benefit Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Northwest Chapter.
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    • Buy
    • Homeowners
    |   Nov 24, 2016

    Winter Home Selling Success

    As most savvy buyers and sellers know, spring is the peak season for home sales. But job and lifestyle changes can sometimes make it imperative to sell during the winter months. Our Northwest winters can make it difficult for your home to look its best and attract those buyers who, like you, need to relocate in the winter.
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