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State Building Code Council passes emergency rules to address supply chain issues
State Building Code Council passes emergency rules to address supply chain issues From the BIAW Blog The Washington State Building Code Council (SBCC) recently released two new emergency rules to address supply chain issues brought to its attention by BIAW and others in the industry. Heat pumps Deliveries for heat pumps are unpredictable and costs…
Read MoreSustainability ‘Action’ Plan?
Sustainability ‘Action’ Plan? Spokane is desperate for sustainable solutions but may be adopting plans that aren’t feasible. In the months leading up to City Council’s vote on adopting the Sustainability Action Plan (SAP), local housing sector leaders have published a third-party feasibility study. On Monday night, City Council voted to approve the final draft of…
Read More2021 SHBA Endorsements
2021 SHBA Endorsements Find More About Disaster Recovery Government Affairs Home Ownership Member Articles Member Resources Mental Health Uncategorized Search by Date Search by Date Select Month January 2024 December 2023 November 2023 September 2023 March 2023 February 2023 January 2023 November 2022 October 2022 September 2022 August 2022 July 2022 May 2022 March 2022…
Read MoreA Tale of Two Lawsuits: How One Seattle Law Firm Silenced Voters on Both Sides of the State
A Tale of Two Lawsuits: How One Seattle Law Firm Silenced Voters on Both Sides of the State Q: What do homelessness in Seattle and natural gas in Spokane have in common? A: The Seattle-based law firm Smith and Lowney. Two weeks ago, two judges ruled on separate lawsuits filed by this Seattle-based firm, to…
Read MoreSpokane County is Changing
Spokane County is Changing Spokane County Will Go From Three, to Five Districts Following recent legislation out of Olympia, Spokane County will go from three Commissioner districts to five districts next year. This is due to a rapidly growing population, and the need for more representation. Spokane Home Builders Association members are in a unique…
Read MoreSHBA Announces Endorsements for City Council
SHBA Announces Endorsements for City Council The Spokane Home Builders Association PAC has announced their endorsements for the Spokane, Spokane Valley, Deer Park, and Moses Lake City Council races. In Spokane, they have endorsed Jonathan Bingle and Mike Lish. For Spokane Valley, Pam Haley and Laura Padden. In Deer Park, Hazel McGillivray, Jason Upchurch and Richard…
Read MoreIt is Time to Abandon the Housing Action Plan
It is Time to Abandon the Housing Action Plan Sign the Petition For more than a decade, Spokane has failed to build enough homes to meet the demands of our growing community. As a result, housing prices are increasing at never-before-seen pace. On July 12th, the Spokane City Council will vote on its Housing Action…
Read MoreBuilders Forced to Turn Away Business
Builders Forced to Turn Away Business Housing Crisis in the News This comes as no surprise- due to the increasing cost of land, labor and lumber, builders are in trouble. Buyers are not able to afford a home and the existing supply is quickly evaporating. We have now gotten to a point where builders must…
Read MoreFirst-time home buyers increasingly priced out of Washington housing market
First-time home buyers increasingly priced out of Washington housing market Is Relief in Sight for Spokane Residents? (Click the photo above to view video) With a hot home buyer’s market and ongoing shortage of new construction, home builders are troubled by a growing crisis in housing: People in middle and lower-income brackets are increasingly priced…
Read MoreCity Council Doubles Down on Housing Crisis Denial
City Council Doubles Down on Housing Crisis Denial It’s time for the City to take action on housing, not spark political wars It is disappointing to see city leaders again dodge an opportunity for real dialogue and solutions for hurting families in Spokane. Instead of providing alternatives or explaining the council’s stance, Mr. Beggs’ rebuttal threw…
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