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Density Push to Shake Up the Building Industry
Most building industry professionals understand the inventory shortages we are facing now are a result of more than a decade of underbuilding. Strong demand, fueled by population growth, coupled with the ongoing issue of an inadequate number homes for sale or rent are...
Your Voice Needed – Advocating for Housing in Your Community
I have been spending the last several months ramping up my voice when it comes to creating more housing and especially affordable housing in my community and throughout Washington State! Since housing starts began to decline after the Great Recession, and then...
The new Washington State Energy Code – good for the environment, but harmful to the building industry and our affordable housing goals
The 2021 Washington State Energy Code (WSEC) was slated to take effect in Washington State on July 1 of this year (it has been delayed to October 29, 2023) and everyone in the construction and real estate professions should take note – in Washington State or...
Housing Shortage – It’s Not Just About What People Can Afford – It’s About What People Actually Need
“We need more affordable housing!” – the call for affordable housing comes from about every corner of the country. But the solution isn’t as easy as building a bunch of apartment buildings with studio and one-bedroom units. It’s not just about building block after...