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Homebuilders running out of lots
While the metro-area housing market appears poised to improve in 2013, at least one big problem looms on the horizon.
Arbor Custom Homes shifts its focus
As the person in charge of land acquisition and project planning for Oregon-grown home builder Arbor Custom Homes, Wally Remmers, the company鈥檚 co-founder and vice president, needs to keep a close eye on the residential real estate market. Right now, his eye is on the North Bethany area.
Street of Dreams becomes street of realistic dreams
For most people, ownership of one of the homes featured in the NW Natural Street of Dreams has naturally been only a dream. But a focus this year on affordability and sustainability is opening the market to more potential buyers.
Rosy residential predictions fade at mid-year
Residential builders in Oregon are facing a mid-year reality check as sales fall short of optimistic projections made at the beginning of 2011. Many local builders say they鈥檝e been forced to shift their business plans in response to the flagging numbers, and are turning to layoffs, lower construction projections, and adjusted design schemes to keep their companies afloat.
Neighbors oppose Alphabet District apartment project
Alphabet District residents are concerned about a plan to construct a 26-unit apartment building where a 116-year-old Northwest Portland home sits.
What recession? Beaverton home builder ramps up production
Although some are predicting this year will see the fewest new home sales since the mid 1960s, Beaverton-based builder Arbor Custom Homes is looking to build nearly 350 homes.
News
- 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
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $10.6 million in top bidders | July 31, 2026
- Many Oregon counties struggling to maintain their fairgrounds
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
