By MBAKS Senior Policy Analyst Allison Butcher

April marked the second month in a row in King County and the third consecutive month in Snohomish County that the month’s supply of housing inventory was below two months. While this is below the four-to-six-month level—many industry analysts consider as an indicator of a healthy market—the year-over-year gain in inventory is significant.

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, State of the Cities Data Systems, Office of Financial Management and the Washington State Employment Security Department.

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By Auburn Reporter

Volunteers gave their time and expertise to build a ramp for an 11-year-old Auburn boy last Saturday.

Trenton Heuring Smart was born with cerebral palsy and has seizures. He can’t walk or speak. The ramp will help caregivers transport him in and out of his home for safely.

The ramp was made possible through the efforts of the Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties, Dunn Lumber, Pacific Lumber Inspection Bureau, and volunteers.

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Kat Sims, our new executive director, shares her priorities for her first 90 days here at MBAKS.

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