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Lending changes hit struggling condo market
The condominium market was already struggling when the Federal Housing Administration鈥檚 new requirements for lending for those properties went into effect this past October. Nearly six months later, local brokers say the new guidelines are dealing a stiff blow to a real estate segment that鈥檚 already suffered more than a few hard knocks.
Bean joins Lackman Commercial Group
Rick Bean has joined Lackman Commercial Group, a unit of Keller Williams’ Commercial Division. The author of Multifamily Insider Report, Bean worked for more than two years as an investment […]
Hicks joins McDonald Franceschi
Brian W. Hicks has joined McDonald Franceschi LLC as a partner of the fee-only financial advisory firm based in Portland. Hicks’ background is in finance and law, and he holds […]
Anderson promoted; Spriggs joins Balzhiser & Hubbard
Monica Anderson has been named president of Eugene-based Balzhiser & Hubbard Engineers. A 25-year veteran of the civil engineering industry, Anderson started the firm’s civil engineering department and also was […]
NAI Norris, Beggs & Simpson names top producers
NAI Norris, Beggs & Simpson has named its top producers for 2009. Garret Harper of the firm’s Vancouver, Wash., office was named the top brokerage producer, followed by Jennifer Medak […]
Espy joins GVA Kidder Mathews
GVA Kidder Mathews has hired Jan Espy as a senior project manager. Espy has more than 25 years of experience in commercial property management and most recently worked as a […]
Birk named CEO of Alta Planning + Design
Mia Birk has been named chief executive officer of Alta Planning + Design. She has been with the firm for 11 years and previously served as its chief financial and […]
Peckover promoted to principal at Sparling
Sparling has promoted Mark Peckover to principal. He has more than 19 years of experience in electrical engineering and was recently named director of electric engineering in the firm’s Portland […]
Wada joins ELFA’s legal committee
Mark Wada, president of Portland law firm Farleigh Wada Witt, is the newest member of the Equipment Leasing and Financial Association’s legal committee. He will help address legal issues impacting […]
Norton joins Melvin Mark
Brian Norton has joined Melvin Mark Brokerage Co. and will focus on the firm’s expansion into sales and leasing of health-care properties. He previously worked for Cascade Commercial Group in […]
Scott joins West Coast Bank
West Coast Bank has added Bob Scott as relationship manager-vice president of its Southwest Metro commercial banking team. He previously worked at US Bank, and most recently served as relationship […]
Bean joins Bluestone & Hockley
Andrew Bean has joined Bluestone & Hockley Real Estate Services as an associate broker with the firm’s sales and leasing team. He previously spent a year as a project engineer […]
News
- Portland’s Centennial Mills on the verge of demolition
- $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
Commentary
- Expecting a big bang but witnessing only a whimper | Opinion
- 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
