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Sharon Couts
Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties
425.499.1723

10-Point Action Plan to Fight the Housing Affordability Crisis in the Puget Sound Region to be Announced at 2017 Housing Summit

Free event on Tuesday, October 17, to focus on housing attainability solutions

Bellevue, Wash—October 4, 2017—The Puget Sound area's housing market is in crisis. The demand for housing in our region continues to significantly outpace residential housing supply, making it difficult to purchase reasonably priced homes near job centers. In response, the Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties (MBAKS) has identified a 10-point action plan to help provide attainable housing for our growing population.

"Our region's housing attainability crisis is a big problem that demands bold solutions," said Nick Harper, MBAKS senior director of strategy and policy. "We need to come together to implement a legislative agenda that helps ensure housing opportunities for everyone."

Witness live the unveiling of this bold legislative agenda at the fourth annual MBAKS Housing Summit October 17, at the Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue. The Housing Summit begins at 8:30 a.m. This free event will be emceed by Pat Cashman and will include presentations by top housing experts and area leaders. Featured speakers include:

• Clay White, Principal Planner, LDC Inc
• Elliot Eisenberg, nationally renowned economist
• Jon Nehring, Marysville Mayor
• Gail Luxenberg, executive director, Habitat for Humanity Seattle-King County
• Joe Fitzgibbon, Representative, 34th District
• Brian Bonlender, agency director, Washington State Department of Commerce
• Pat Cashman, emcee, local TV and radio personality

Space is limited. Register online at mbaks.com or by calling (425) 451-7920.

 

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About MBAKS

Founded in 1909, the Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties (MBAKS) has grown to become the largest residential homebuilders association in the United States. With 2,900 member companies, the association is dedicated to membership value, housing advocacy, community service, and financial stewardship throughout the Puget Sound region.

 

Each election cycle, our Affordable Housing Council (AHC) interviews candidates at the city, county, and state levels to determine their degree of support for housing.

The following candidates have received the AHC endorsement for the 2024 General Election.

Your vote in support of AHC-endorsed candidates will go a long way toward affecting the outcome of these critical races.

2024 Affordable Housing Council Endorsements
Jurisdiction	Position	Candidate
Legislative District 1	State Rep. Position 1	Davina Duerr (D)
Legislative District 5	State Rep. Position 2	Lisa Callan (D)
Legislative District 10	State Senator	Ron Muzzall (R)
Legislative District 12	State Senator	Keith Goehner (R)
Legislative District 12	State Rep. Position 2	Mike Steele (R)
Legislative District 21	State Rep. Position 1	Strom Peterson (D)
Legislative District 30	State Rep. Position 2	Kristine Reeves (D)
Legislative District 31	State Rep. Position 1	Drew Stokesbary (R)
Legislative District 33	State Rep. Position 2	Mia Su-Ling   Gregerson (D)
Legislative District 34	State Rep. Position 1	Emily Alvarado (D)
Legislative District 34	State Rep. Position 2	Joe Fitzgibbon (D)
Legislative District 36	State Rep. Position 1	Julia G. Reed (D)
Legislative District 39	State Rep. Position 1	Sam Low (R)
Legislative District 39	State Rep. Position 2	Carolyn Eslick (R)
Legislative District 44	State Rep. Position 2	April Berg (D)
Legislative District 45	State Rep. Position 2	Larry Springer (D)
Legislative District 47	State Rep. Position 1	Debra Jean Entenman (D)
Legislative District 47	State Rep. Position 2	Chris Stearns (D)
Legislative District 48	State Rep. Position 2	Amy Walen (D)
Seattle City Council	At Large	Tanya Woo
Snohomish County PUD	Position 2	Julieta Altamarino Crosby
Everett Initiative	24-03	Vote No

For dropbox locations, ballot questions, and more, visit King County Elections or Snohomish County Elections.

Endorsements as of May 30, 2024.

 

Paid for by the Affordable Housing Council of the Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties, 335 116th Avenue SE, Bellevue, WA 98004. Top Five Contributors: Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties; Shelter Holdings LLC; Blackwood Builders Group LLC; Schneider Family Homes; Martin Robinett

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High Prices Continue to Challenge Market Affordability

In November 2024, the median price of single-family homes and condos reached $837,350 in King County and $760,000 in Snohomish County. Single-family homes alone saw a 4% increase in King County, rising from $885,500 to $925,000, and an 8% increase in Snohomish County, climbing from $725,000 to $784,975.

 

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