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Between Bennett Homes and BDR, Todd Bennett has been a member of the Master Builders Association for 34 years (once serving as President) and the MBA Health Trust for 21 years.

No question about it: Seattle’s housing market is “hot” and median home prices are rising. But this “hot” housing market isn’t all bad - builders can take advantage of Seattle's Priority Green Expedited program and shortens the time it takes to get a new construction permit if they’re building green.

Founded in 1999, the Built Green™ Program has grown a lot in the past 17 years. To date, Built Green has certified over 16,618 projects, representing almost 30,000 units. At Built Green, we’ve focused on growing in many different ways, but there are three core growth dimensions Built Green is especially proud to see on the rise.

Chermak Construction is going to be showing off one of its remodeled homes in Edmonds this Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 8 and 9, as part of the 2016 Remodeled Homes Tour.

Darylene Dennon, CEO of Solid Energy Inc. and MBA member since 1999, shares some of the surprising professional and personal benefits of being an active MBA member.

Shannon talks to new MBA member Jeff Bumgardner of CityBldr about the benefits and opportunities that come with MBA membership.

Leah Missik with Built Green has been the Program Manager for about two years. As the Program Manager, she has grown the certification, conducted a green home study that received national attention, and was nominated for a Northwest Emmy Award for a public-facing ad campaign on the advantages of living in a Built Green home. In The Money Hour segment today, Leah talks about the importance and benefits of green homes and Built Green.

Driven by increasing energy costs and a growing awareness of health risks associated with indoor air quality, there has been an increase in interest in sustainable home design choices. Here are a few ideas you might consider that fit the bill.