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When using email, avoid unintended agreements
For parties who wish to communicate quickly but indirectly, no other medium is as efficient or effective as email. But emails can have unintended consequences, specifically by forming an unintentional […]
Joining forces with an FDIC bank
Many mortgage banks still struggling to find ground in the new economy are considering shifting their businesses to an FDIC bank platform. Such a move has its advantages 鈥� with […]
Differences between the federal and Oregon versions of False Claims Act
In January 2010, Oregon joined a growing list of states that have enacted false claims acts modeled after the federal one, which was first enacted during the Civil War. The […]
Integrated project delivery: So far, so good
Integrated project delivery has been the topic of much discussion over the past several years. Despite being heralded as revolutionary, IPD has not become the gold standard; it remains only […]
Social media poses risks to businesses
To stay competitive in a constantly evolving, data-saturated marketplace, businesses must not only make vast amounts of data available electronically, but also update the data quickly and effectively. So it […]
HUD responds to the mortgage industry
On April 5, the Department of Housing and Urban Development issued its long-awaited responses to certain questions asked frequently by those in the mortgage industry. Here's what the agency had to say.
Save your e-mails, or else
Electronic documents come and go. An e-mail is received. An e-mail is deleted. But if there is – or even may be – a lawsuit in your future, failure to […]
Recent rule changes aid mortgage industry
Good news: The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs have issued several new rules that will help loosen the tight credit markets. […]
EPA’s new rules will affect contractors in 2010
Exposure to lead-based paint is harmful to everyone, but especially children. Because lead affects a child’s brain and developing nervous system, it can weaken cognitive functions and cause behavior problems […]
Mortgage lenders and brokers may need to adjust
In July, the Federal Reserve Board of Governors published proposed rules that could make sweeping changes to the closed-end residential loan and dwelling-secured, open-end credit plan rules of the Truth […]
National mortgage licensing may not be far off
House Bill 2189 would adopt federal regulations and significantly impact Oregon businesses
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News
- $960,000 office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 10, 2026
- Two projects in historic districts in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 10, 2026
- Multnomah County commits up to $101.6M for Moda Center
- Portland code changes to take effect in November
- Los Colibris project approved for Portland’s OMSI District
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $9.9 million in top bidders | Aug. 7, 2026
- Oregon opens infrastructure grant program
- Ex-TV host claps back at Detroit officials in blight case
- 31-unit multifamily project in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 3, 2026
- $2.4 million office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 3, 2026
- Transportation commission weighs ODOT budget cuts
- Lam Research planning $1.7 billion investment in Tualatin
Commentary
- Beware of when the debt collector comes calling | Opinion
- Assembly of a future workforce begins with an invitation | Opinion
- Beware of overlooking legal requirements for remote workers | Opinion
- Become a critical thinker and transform a workplace | Opinion
- Managing construction risks with international suppliers | Opinion
- A rally with many engines: the lesson of 2026’s first half | Opinion
- Oregon housing challenges persist despite sound and fury | Opinion
- When does an employee’s bullying become harassment? | Opinion
- Ditch disorganization 鈥� the cost of deferred decisions | Opinion
- Consider 10 common risks for healthcare construction projects | Opinion
- Clarifying the reach of a law regarding prevailing wage | Opinion
- Adjust to legal changes now to ensure compliance later | Opinion
