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Court has set limits on what can be recouped
Add loss of market value to the litany of woes an owner faces in construction defect cases. It is not uncommon for an owner or developer to want the contractor […]
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 […]
Remodeling can create a luxury home
As the inventory of luxury homes in the local real estate market continues to grow, an increasing number of homeowners are choosing to perform remodels, many in an environmentally friendly […]
Debunking six persistent myths about retirement
Dear readers: There are common myths I hear frequently from readers who are reluctant to take more responsibility in planning for their retirement. And many of you who think you […]
Did Frank Lloyd Wright have the right ideas?
Fifty years after his death, Frank Lloyd Wright is still considered the greatest architect America has produced, and all but indisputably the greatest architect of the 20th century. But how […]
Project investments require protection
Editor鈥檚 note: This is the second part of a two-part series. The first part appeared in the Aug. 21 edition of the Daily Journal of Commerce. One of the impacts […]
Parkinson鈥檚 Law is hard at work in California
Dear Mr. Berko: I would like to buy $75,000 of California 鈥淎-plus鈥� rated municipal bonds from which I can get 7 percent or better, tax free. Do you think this […]
Investment market may be down, but it鈥檚 not out
It will come as no surprise to anyone that investment sales are a 鈥渢ough row to hoe鈥� these days. What may be enlightening is a brief review of why we […]
Transparency increases firms鈥� credibility
What do Weyerhaeuser, Starbucks, Toyota, IBM, and Abbott Laboratories have in common? They rank among the most socially responsible companies in America. All file annual corporate social responsibility reports, as […]
Grandson can make big money in politics
Dear Mr. Berko: I have three questions. First, because our economy is in the process of strong economic and social changes due to our financial mistakes, what professions would you […]
Gunderson landed $15 million deal in 1989
This month we look back at events of September 1989, when Southern Pacific Transportation Co. agreed to purchase 325 railroad gondola cars from Gunderson Inc., and the Fred Meyer Charitable […]
China leads the way to a global recovery
Stocks have rallied nearly 50 percent since its low on March 9. In spite of this, the S&P 500 stock index is still missing nearly $5 trillion in market value […]
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
