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Aug 18, 2021

Housing construction slumps 7 percent in July to 1.53 million units

Home construction fell by 7 percent in July as homebuilders struggled to cope with a variety of headwinds.

Jul 20, 2021

US home construction jumps 6.3 percent in June

The rate of home construction in the U.S. jumped 6.3 percent in June, another big swing in an already volatile year.

Jul 12, 2021

Home builders still face supply shortages, heightened costs

Home builders and home remodelers are still facing supply shortages and higher prices for construction materials in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

Jun 18, 2019

US home construction slips 0.9 percent in May

U.S. home construction slipped a bit in May as a sharp drop in single-family construction was only partially offset by a rise in apartment building.

Dec 3, 2012

SDCs for ADUs could be extended until 2016

Portland City Council is scheduled to vote on a resolution that would extend a suspension on system development charges for accessory dwelling units for another three years to July 31, 2016. Adopted in 2010, the suspension was slated to expire in 2013.

Nov 27, 2012

State economist vaguely optimistic in quarterly report

As the economy staggers back to its feet, state economist Mark McMullen told members of the Oregon Legislature last week that good news is coming from the homebuilding industry.

Nov 9, 2012

Residential builders see increase in work

Residential business, according to the Associated General Contractors of America, has improved 21 percent thus far in 2012 鈥� more than five times greater than commercial or retail. And it鈥檚 the only type of construction expected to experience significant gains in 2013.

Oct 30, 2012

Central Oregon sees upswing in upscale home market

The higher end of the homebuilding industry is showing signs of recovery in Central Oregon.

Oct 24, 2012

Residential sales increase in September

Following a decrease in June, an increase in July and a decrease in August, sales of single-family homes increased 5.7 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 389,000 units, according to the most recent report from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Oct 15, 2012

Forest report offers good news for home builders

According to the 2012 Forest Report, prepared by the Oregon Forest Resources Institute, the number of housing permits issued in Oregon is up at least 24 percent over August 2011.

Sep 24, 2012

Lending climate tepid for home builders

Across the board, residential construction is picking up and building permits are on the rise, implying that more home builders are getting loans. But industry professionals say access to credit is still a problem and that lending requirements haven鈥檛 eased 鈥� it鈥檚 just a healthier market makes it appear that way.

Jun 13, 2012

Development follows shift in household demographics

Data shows that household demographics are changing in the Portland-metro area. Families are shrinking and more people are living alone. Meanwhile, young professionals are continuing to flock here. Some local developers are starting to pay attention, leading to a shift in the way they build housing.



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