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    • Member Benefits
    • Video
    • Membership
    |   Aug 22, 2016

    Shannon's 60: Andrew Over, Regence BlueShield

    Shannon speaks with Andrew Over, the Marketing Vice President at Regence BlueShield, at the MBA annual Golf Tournament about the MBA Health Trust and why it's important for members to participate.
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    • Buy
    • Homeowners
    |   Aug 18, 2016

    Homebuyers Dictionary

    ARM? GPM? PITI? You'd have to be a cryptologist to figure out some of the terms buyers encounter during the homebuying process. With this glossary of homebuying terms at your side, you can rest easy that your new home won't get lost in translation.
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    • Member Stories
    |   Aug 15, 2016

    Member Story: Dwell Development

    The Dwell Emerald Star home on 61st Street isn’t just another house. It’s the start of something big. You’ll see.
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    • Member Benefits
    • Video
    • Membership
    |   Aug 15, 2016

    Shannon's 60: Nils Christian

    This week, new member Nils Christian, METIS Construction Inc., tells us how his company takes advantage of member benefits like GRIP and the MBA Health Trust.
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    • Build
    • Homeowners
    • Buy
    |   Aug 11, 2016

    Eliminating Home Warranty Worries

    Many consumers would not consider buying a new car or even a major appliance without a manufacturer's warranty. In the same way, more and more homeowners choose an extended warranty to provide additional coverage and the added security it provides for some of the higher-ticket items in a home.
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    • Tips & Trends
    |   Aug 9, 2016

    Baby Boomers Dominate New Housing Trends

    The largest American generation is either retired or quickly nearing retirement age. Baby boomers, the generation born between 1946 and 1964 and who count more than 76 million, may be getting older, but they are definitely not ready to head to the retirement home!
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    • Remodel
    • Build
    • Homeowners
    |   Aug 4, 2016

    Construction Contracts

    Before proceeding with your new home or remodeling project, you will need to sign a contract with your contractor. The purpose of the contract is to carefully identify the scope of work and the terms and conditions of construction. You also need to anticipate problems that can arise.
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    • Build
    • Remodel
    • Homeowners
    |   Jul 28, 2016

    Common Terms in the World of Building

    From backfill to wall sheathing, this glossary will help you navigate your way through building or remodeling your home.
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