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No bids placed on three lake cottage properties
Three properties in McCall, Idaho, on Payette Lake -- approximately 100 miles from the Oregon border -- were put up for auction on July 18; however, there were no bids on any of the properties.
Oregon House passes new foreclosure moratorium
A measure that would reinstate and extend Oregon's moratorium on foreclosures until Sept. 1 during the COVID-19 pandemic on Tuesday passed the state's House of Representatives.
Portland housing market jumps in July
Fueled by rising home prices and the threat of increasing interest rates, the number of buyers flocking to the market reached its highest point in eight years. Homebuilders are taking advantage en masse by buying, demolishing and subdividing single-family lots. But some Portland-area homeowners are still struggling with foreclosures, an area of the housing market that experienced increased activit[...]
U.S. government thinking about renting out all our foreclosed homes
In an effort to make money while at the same time improve the housing market by getting rid of foreclosed homes that are stunting home sales, the United States government is thinking about renting out the properties.
Oregon legislation could benefit home owners facing foreclosure
Two bills would systemize the loan modification program for all lenders so that borrowers could learn of possible foreclosure plans. Also, the Department of Justice and other state agencies would gain authority to deal with lenders that string underwater borrowers along.
Wash. bank closure leads to questionable foreclosures
Politicians are calling for the FDIC to explain how it handled the closure of the Bank of Clark County. The FDIC auctioned off about 30 properties seized from the bank to a national company that later foreclosed them.
Bank of America lifts foreclosure freeze
After being frozen for two months, Bank of America will resume selling its foreclosure inventory.
Mortgage assistance program begins Friday
A new Oregon foreclosure-prevention program will start taking applications for mortgage assistance on Friday.
Portland home market should stabilize
Local real estate professionals believe one of the Portland-metro area's gloomiest markets, residential, is nearing rock bottom and is finally poised to rebound.
System puts foreclosure rights in question
There’s been no shortage of coverage over the past week about the great foreclosure freeze – several of the nation’s largest servicers of mortgages putting a halt on most, if […]
System puts foreclosure rights in question
There’s been no shortage of coverage over the past week about the great foreclosure freeze – several of the nation’s largest servicers of mortgages putting a halt on most, if […]
Merkley calls for investigation against Ally Financial
U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley, of Oregon, has called for an investigation of Ally Financial, to determine whether the nation's largest servicer of home mortgages failed to properly review thousands of foreclosure documents.
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
