Weekly eNews
The most current information regarding MBAPC.
Sheryl Bushaw
Monday, July 22, 2019
MBA Pierce is collecting donations for Communities in School's Stuff the Bus school supply drive! The collection bin will be located in the MBA Pierce office (3711 Center Street, Tacoma) lobby through August 22, 2019.
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Sheryl Bushaw
Thursday, July 11, 2019
While single-family homes remain the most desired type of dwelling among home buyers, alternative living spaces are making headway. Accessory dwelling units (ADUs), also known as “granny flats,” “mother-in-law suites” or “secondary dwelling units,” are ideal for individuals seeking out a non-traditional living space.
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Sheryl Bushaw
Wednesday, July 3, 2019
The Building Industry Association of Washington (BIAW) is proud to announce its 2019 Excellence in Remodeling (EIR) Award where we honored 27 winners and honorable mentions. The EIR awards program recognizes outstanding remodeling projects throughout the state.
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Jessie Gamble
Thursday, June 27, 2019
Per a Comprehensive Plan Amendment, the City of Fife is currently considering to increase School Impact Fees from $2,640 per single family unit to $4,532 per single family unit. In the Seattle/Bellevue/Tacoma region where Fife is located, a $1,000 increase in home prices out 896 people.
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Sheryl Bushaw
Thursday, June 20, 2019
Regular yard maintenance will boost your home’s curb appeal. In the summer months, between travel and warm temperatures it can be easy to ignore your lawn. Waiting for the beginning of the fall season for significant maintenance will not only make your home look neglected it could diminish its value.
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Sheryl Bushaw
Thursday, June 13, 2019
If you’re thinking about buying a new home, one key decision you’ll have to make is finding a home builder. Working with an experienced, professional builder can make a difference when it comes to creating your dream home. Here are some steps you can take to find a builder who is right for you...
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Sheryl Bushaw
Thursday, June 6, 2019
Summer is a time known for vacations, beaches and higher than usual utility bills. The average U.S. residential customer’s electricity bills will total $412 between June and August this year, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Consuming less energy can help you save money on utility bills. Fortunately, there are several easy ways to reduce your energy costs during the dog days of summer.
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Sheryl Bushaw
Friday, May 31, 2019
As the home building industry celebrates National Homeownership Month in June, new data from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) reveal that starting in 2019, a majority of senior (56 percent) and millennial (50 percent) buyers have moved beyond planning to purchase a home to actually starting the search process.
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Sheryl Bushaw
Thursday, May 30, 2019
At the beginning of each year, the Best in American Living Awards (BALA) recognizes dozens of new projects from this past year that showcased the best in home and community design, interior design and remodeling. Whether your looking for inspiration for your next home renovation or you’re ready to start browsing for a new home, here are a few of the top design trends you’ll see in 2019.
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Sheryl Bushaw
Tuesday, May 28, 2019
Master Builders Association Pierce County (MBA Pierce) is proud to announce its 2019 Remodeling Excellence (REX) Awards. The REX awards program recognizes outstanding remodeling projects throughout Pierce County. Categories included residential exterior remodels, kitchen and bath updates, additions, and entire home transformations, among others. This year, a total of 17 winners received awards.
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