NEWS & BLOG

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  • Annual Performance Report Marks Key Milestone for Permit Reform Law

    Posted on Jul 21, 2025 in:
    • Builders Bulletin
    The new report shows Washington permit reviews are taking far longer than allowed by law, reinforcing the urgent need for reform. MBAKS highlights this data as proof that faster, more transparent permitting is essential for housing availability.
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  • June Builders Bulletin

    Posted on Jun 26, 2025 in:
    • Builders Bulletin
    Builder confidence continues to falter, with the national Housing Market Index (HMI) falling to 32, a 29% drop year over year.
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  • May Builders Bulletin

    Posted on May 23, 2025 in:
    • Builders Bulletin
    New permit data show a 33% decline in permits in the Seattle metro area in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period last year.
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  • Lot Splitting is Now Law in Washington—A Win for Housing, Homeowners, and Affordability

    Posted on May 21, 2025 in:
    • Builders Bulletin
    Governor Bob Ferguson has signed HB 1096 into law, legalizing residential lot splitting across the state. After three years of advocacy, this landmark reform creates a straightforward, administrative process for homeowners and homebuilders to divide a single lot into two.
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  • April Builders Bulletin

    Posted on Apr 29, 2025 in:
    • Builders Bulletin
    Housing inventory in King and Snohomish counties has improved slightly but remains below healthy market levels, with King County at 1.9 months' supply and Snohomish County at 1.4.
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