The HMI was 45 nationally, while in the West the HMI was 41. While this is still below 50 and indicates pessimism about the housing market, the sentiment is slowly rising compared to months prior. The HMI is based on a monthly survey of NAHB members designed to take the pulse of the single-family housing market.

A new Housing Affordability tool for all of King County is now available. This website brings gives a summary of housing policies enacted broken down by city or unincorporated area.

For the 37th year in a row, the Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties (MBAKS) hosted their annual Remodeling/Trades Remodeling Excellence (REX/T-REX) Awards.

On Monday, May 1, Federal Way’s LUTC heard proposed code changes on both park and school impact fees.

Recently, L&I’s Electrical Department announced a postponement of requirements for metering centers based on supply chain issues.