Shannon, on-site at last weekend's team build in Renton, talks with Andy from Habitat for Humanity on affordable housing and the importance of being Built Green.

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By MBAKS Senior Policy Analyst Allison Butcher

The number of multifamily permits pulled in King, Snohomish, and Pierce counties rose 53 percent during the first quarter of 2017, compared to the same period last year. Single-family permits declined 8 percent. Meanwhile, King and Snohomish counties continue to see less than a months’ supply of housing inventory for sale during April. The low supply coupled with strong demand has continued to drive home prices up.

The Builder’s Bulletin is intended to provide a convenient way to track housing in our market and includes information from the Northwest Multiple Listing Service, U.S. Census Bureau, Office of Financial Management and the Washington State Employment Security Department.

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Shannon and Nick Harper, senior director of strategy & policy, discuss our progress in advancing the MBA's legislative priorities, from addressing the Supreme Court's Hirst decision to expanding career and technical education.

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