Association Seeking Nominations for MBAKS Hall of Fame

Do you know someone who has made a significant contribution to the Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties? The MBAKS Hall of Fame Award honors those who have made significant and lasting contributions to the association.

We are asking members to nominate someone deserving of this award and submit it to Kelsey Burdulis kburdulis@mbaks.com by Friday, September 6, 2024. Download the nomination form.

Nomination Period Open for Exceptional Service Award

Do you know an association member or staff member who has performed distinguished service to MBAKS on a sustained basis for at least 10 years? Now is the time to consider nominating them for an Exceptional Service Award. The award represents the highest recognition for members and staff for their professional leadership and exemplary service to the association.

If you would like to recommend someone for this award, please submit your nomination to

Kelsey Burdulis- kburdulis@mbaks.com by Friday, September 6, 2024. Download the nomination form.

Contact: data@mbaks.com

The median price for single-family homes and condos surged to $820,000 in King County and $715,000 in Snohomish County. In King County, the median price for single-family homes rose by 14% to $914,500, compared to last year. Similarly, Snohomish County witnessed a 9% increase, with the median price climbing to $750,990. These increases reflect a broader trend: the median sales price of homes increased in 19 out of 26 counties and decreased in 7 counties relative to February 2023.

Read the full March Builders Bulletin:

Contact: data@mbaks.com

King County recorded a 1.5 months' supply of housing inventory as of June 2023, indicating a slight increase from the 1.34 months' supply reported in June 2022. Similarly, Snohomish County saw its inventory supply rise to 1.07 months, up from 1.34 months a year earlier. These figures illuminate the ongoing challenges of supply and demand dynamics in the area's housing market. According to many industry analysts, a four- to six-month inventory level is often deemed indicative of a healthy real estate market. Despite the increase, the current supply falls notably short of this benchmark, underscoring the continued pressure on prospective homebuyers and the need for further market adjustments. Read the full August Builders Bulletin.

Read the full August Builders Bulletin: