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  • The Dunn Lumber Podcast: How to Protect Yourself From Liability When Hiring Trade Contractors

    Posted on Jan 13, 2017 in:
    • Remodelers Council
    • Councils
    • Podcasts & Radio
    Listen: The Dunn Lumber Podcast: How to Protect Yourself From Liability When Hiring Trade Contractors, recorded live March 17 at the Master Builders Association Remodelers Council Dinner. Scott Hildebrand, residential law specialist, presents his list of the top 10 things NOT to do when hiring the tradespeople who are essential to your professional success.
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  • How Seattle can avoid becoming San Francisco: Be 'YIMBYs' not 'NIMBYs'

    Posted on Jan 13, 2017 in:
    • Industry News
    As the Puget Sound region's economy continues its stratospheric rise, many are asking how we can avoid replicating the worst elements of San Francisco Bay area — specifically its soaring home prices. With economic trends in Seattle following the Bay Area's like clockwork, it seems inevitable that our region will indeed become more like theirs.
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  • Shannon's 60: 2017 Legislative Priorities

    Posted on Jan 9, 2017 in:
    • Video
    • Advocacy
    Shannon and Nick Harper, Senior Director of Strategy & Policy, discuss the MBA's legislative priorities for the 2017 legislative session.
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  • Lessons from an Executive Director: Shannon Affholter

    Posted on Jan 4, 2017 in:
    • MBAKS News
    Headquartered in Bellevue, the Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties is one of the oldest and largest local homebuilders association in the United States. With a more than 100-year history, the association has deep roots in the region.
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  • Stormwater Rules Are Upheld by State Supreme Court

    Posted on Dec 30, 2016 in:
    • Industry News
    • Advocacy
    • MBAKS News
    Olympia, Wash.—A state Supreme Court decision issued Thursday upheld stricter stormwater rules for building projects, handing a victory to clean-water advocates looking to protect Puget Sound from toxic runoff. On the losing side were government officials in Snohomish County and King County and a homebuilders group.
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