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U.S. home sales fall in April as mortgage rates stay high
Sales of previously occupied homes in April dipped to the slowest pace since 2009, as high prices kept many buyers on the sidelines during peak season.
The telltale signs of meaningful camaraderie | Opinion
When we work with team members whom we trust and respect, it fuels a kind of synergy that produces great work and a sense of satisfaction. The process is energizing, and the outcomes are enhanced.
Multiple multifamily projects in Portland land use review intakes | May 27, 2025
Early assistance is being sought for a proposal to construct a six-story, 59-unit building and design review is pending for a five-story, 78-unit building proposal. Both are in Northeast Portland.
Building鈥檚 $12 million HVAC upgrades in Portland building permits | May 27, 2025
Two alteration permits, one for $6.5 million and another for $5.5 million, are under review for work at the Adventist Plan Services Building in Southeast Portland.
Steve Taylor | Pence/Kelly Concrete
Steve Taylor, general superintendent, was recently named a co-owner of Pence/Kelly Concrete.
Tim Baugus | Pence Contractors
Pence Contractors welcomes Tim Baugus, COO, to its ownership team.
ZoomInfo HQ to open soon at Vancouver鈥檚 Terminal 1
ZoomInfo's 150,000-sq-ft HQ at Terminal 1 in Vancouver nears completion, led by a diverse, female-driven team with river views and collaboration space.
Field Office wins another tenant
A creative agency has signed a lease for a 19,489-square-foot space at Field Office in the North Pearl District.
Home renovation spending rises despite economic fears
U.S. homeowners boost renovation spending as home sales stall. Aging homes and high mortgage rates drive demand for repairs despite rising costs.
House GOP bill slashes clean energy tax credits
House Republicans pass a bill cutting clean energy tax credits and boosting fossil fuels, challenging Biden鈥檚 climate law. Senate vote expected soon.
House Republicans pass Trump’s big bill of tax breaks and program cuts after all-night session
House Republicans stayed up all night to pass their multitrillion-dollar tax breaks package, with Speaker Mike Johnson defying the skeptics and unifying his ranks to muscle President Donald Trump's priority bill to approval Thursday.
Lease of mind: Why developers should consider lease options in real estate agreements | Opinion
Before leasing land, it is important for developers to understand the benefits of using a lease-option structure instead of jumping straight into a leasehold.
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
