Thank you to Urbanist Shoreline for a great conversation on housing last night!

So glad to partner together on this panel and share our thoughts on the complexities of delivering housing in our region. As well as solutions.

We’re excited to partner with Urbanist Shoreline to bring builders, housing advocates & community members together for a discussion on how housing gets built.

Join us Thursday 11/20 as we explore the real-world challenges and solutions shaping housing in our region.
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Thanks to all who joined us for our Housing Solutions Breakfast today! We’re grateful you could be part of this important conversation about unlocking more housing supply.

Let’s keep the momentum going—together—to make home happen.

NEW // Burien Eyes Rolling Back Zoning Changes in Response to Homeowner Pressure

By Ryan Packer

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Fed Chair Jerome Powell today after the announced rate cut: "...there’s a deeper problem here, not a cyclical problem that the Fed can address, and that is a nationwide #housing shortage. A lot of places in the country just don’t have enough housing for people.” #LetBuildersBuild

Today is the final public hearing to comment on Seattle's comp plan. MBAKS joins our Complete Communities Coalition partners in calling on the Council to adopt strong, pro-housing amendments, building upon @mayorofseattle.bsky.social's proposal to meaningfully address Seattle’s housing shortage.

Thank you to State Senator Jesse Salomon and other elected officials and guests who joined us for our Seattle Builders Reception @docksideatdukes earlier this week!

Great connections and conversation on our shared work to make home happen.

In a recent Seattle Times op-ed, @MBAKS Board President Jennifer Tennyson calls for more action to address the state’s housing shortage, so everyone has a place to call home.

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On Monday, the Shoreline City Council voted 6-0 to eliminate parking minimums citywide! 🚗⛔We commend the City for taking this proactive step to support more affordable, sustainable, and livable communities.

The primary election is Tuesday, August 5th.

Be on the lookout for your ballot, and don’t forget to vote!

Today marks a key milestone in WA's middle housing & ADU reforms. Duplexes, townhomes & ADUs can offer more attainable homes near jobs, transit & parks. But zoning alone isn’t enough—cities must streamline permits, lower fees & make by-right approvals the norm.
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This is what happens when you legalize housing options across your entire city:

*NEW BUILD* fourplex units for $329,000, which is more than $100,000 less than the current local median home price of $438,000.

Our Snohomish County Elected Officials Reception was this week at the beautiful Rosehill Community Center in Mukilteo. Thanks to everyone who joined us! We appreciate all you do in our shared work to #MakeHomeHappen

Lot splitting is now law in Washington. This landmark reform will unlock small-scale infill, expand homeownership options, and create new paths to affordability. #waleg

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Make it a great summer with MBAKS - From golf to social networking, from sea to shore, we've got exciting plans for you! Let this be your "Summer of Experience" - Begin the journey here: bit.ly/4km3Wro
#membership #summer #homebuilding

Thank you to the elected officials, city staff, and MBAKS members who joined us for our King County Elected Officials Reception last week! So great to come together for an evening of housing policy discussions, networking, and insights from real estate economist Matthew Gardner. #MakeHomeHappen

1/ Washington’s 2025 legislative session has concluded, and slate of land use/housing bills are headed to the Governor’s desk to become law. Big wins for infill, homeownership, and housing affordability. Here’s what passed — and who led the charge. 👇

We need the full spectrum of homes to solve the housing crisis, including market rate.

This excellent video by Justine Underhill explains why market rate housing matters for affordability. Please check it out on your next coffee break!

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