MBAKS Executive Director Kat Sims authored an editorial for the Puget Sound Business Journal stressing the need for more housing in our growing region.

The amendment changed the process by which reasonable use applications are reviewed and limited the size of homes to 1,500 square feet when constrained by critical areas. The council did so without a hearing at Planning Commission or before the Houghton Community Council.

Barring any changes by the legislature, the new codes take effect July 1, 2020. Please note, BIAW has begun scheduling classes covering significant changes to the 2018 codes. Space is limited and members are encouraged to register today

The median price of single-family homes and condos (combined) was $612,000 in King County and $471,747 in Snohomish County in November 2019, according to the latest numbers from the Northwest Multiple Listing Service. This reflects a year-over-year increase of 1.16% and 4.83% respectively.

The Street Use division of the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) and Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) have made the water service application process easier.