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Oregon receives $5M to buy foreclosed properties
Oregon Housing & Community Services today received $5 million in federal funds for the department's Neighborhood Stabilization Program.
Foreclosure prevention money adding to the shadow inventory
Earlier this week Oregon received another $50 million in federal foreclosure prevention money because the state is one of 17 that have an unemployment rate higher than the national average. […]
Foreclosure prevention money adding to the shadow inventory
Earlier this week Oregon received another $50 million in federal foreclosure prevention money because the state is one of 17 that have an unemployment rate higher than the national average. […]
Banks now less likely to amend and extend
A growing number of lenders are starting to clamp down on commercial property owners who are behind on their mortgage payments. For the past two years, many lenders were inclined to "amend and extend," an industry tactic used to prolong the maturity of the loan in exchange for better terms. The idea was that lenders would have a better chance of receiving full value of the loan if the borrower wer[...]
Large foreclosure sales predicted in 2010
Two large real estate transactions involving foreclosed properties occurred at the end of the fourth quarter, representing what Colliers International believes to be the beginning of a rush of such transactions in 2010.
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
