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Out on a secluded lot in Whatcom County, Forest Run home is a peaceful retreat for retirement. This 2 bed, 1 bath, single-family-residence, plus garage and shop, offers easy access to the surrounding forest, combined with cozy interiors and large windows that bring the natural world indoors.

Grow Community on Bainbridge Island is a shining example of how thoughtful design and sustainable building practices can create vibrant, connected neighborhoods. Certified as a 5-Star Built Green development, the community seamlessly integrates eco-friendly principles with modern, convenient living. Over a decade in the making, Grow Community culminated in mid-2024 with the completion of The Trillium, its third and final phase.

MBAKS recently hosted a Middle Housing Forum focused on helping members navigate state law changes related to HB 1110 and HB 1337 implementation. The well-attended event featured expert panelists who emphasized the importance of keeping local code updates simple and flexible to effectively increase housing choices across King and Snohomish counties.

Situated on the picturesque Lake Union in Seattle, an innovative floating home by Nice Building Corp blends eco-friendly design concepts with unique engineering solutions, and demonstrates the incredible potential of environmentally conscious construction.

Housing inventory in King County stood at 1.6 months’ supply, a slight increase from 1.4 months in December 2023. Similarly, Snohomish County experienced a rise in housing inventory, reaching 1.1 months’ supply, up from .9 months the previous year.

Today the Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties, along with additional local businesses operating in Everett and Snohomish County, filed a complaint in Snohomish County Superior Court challenging the constitutionality of Initiative 24-03.

Housing inventory in King County stood at 1.6 months’ supply, a slight increase from 1.4 months in December 2023. Similarly, Snohomish County experienced a rise in housing inventory, reaching 1.1 months’ supply, up from .9 months the previous year.

The Built Green team was hard at work last year meeting with numerous stakeholders to update the Single-Family/Townhome New Construction checklist (SF checklist) and the Multifamily New Construction checklist (MF checklist). The Summary of Changes will go over the major updates you can expect to see in the new 2024 Checklists.