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Jul 6, 2026

US construction spending inches up in May, but homebuilding weak

U.S. construction spending rose slightly in May amid higher mortgage rates, with declines in single-family housing and factory construction.

Oct 20, 2021

Home construction declines 1.6 percent nationally

U.S. homebuilding fell in September as contractors continued to be tripped up by supply chain bottlenecks.

Feb 14, 2020

Residential builder aiming to grow in Oregon

Homebuilding giant Taylor Morrison Home Corp. plans to expand aggressively in Oregon following its acquisition of William Lyon Homes, an executive said.

May 10, 2018

McMinnville homebuilder to work with national firm

McMinnville-based contractor Winsome Construction announced Tuesday it will work with Woodhouse, one of the leading timber-frame manufacturers in the United States, to build timber-frame homes in Oregon.

Jul 31, 2017

Recharging at home

Vic Remmers' West Hills Homes NW recently began work on Pioneer Highlands, a Happy Valley subdivision that will consist of 65 homes built with high-tech features, including electric-car charging stations and WiFi-capable thermostats and garage doors.

Oct 7, 2016

Community Giving House work wraps up

Pacific Lifestyle Homes, a homebuilder based in Vancouver, Washington, recently completed a new Community Giving House to benefit four local children’s charities.

Sep 23, 2016

Wilsonville welcoming single-family surge

Multifamily units account for more than half of Wilsonville’s existing housing stock – including senior housing, according to city Planning Director Chris Neamtzu. But change is coming to the Portland suburb.

Dec 6, 2013

Homebuilder revives Sellwood development

When Mike Harn, the owner of Portland homebuilding company Anlon Construction, was first approached about taking over a 20-unit townhome development, he wasn't interested. Then he found out where the project was located, and that made all the difference for Claybourne Commons.

Aug 19, 2013

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[...]

May 7, 2013

Salem’s homebuilding market on the rebound

While the homebuilding market in Salem is improving, observers say a full recovery from the recession is still slow and fitful.

Dec 27, 2012

Residential construction, home sales see growth in 2012

Homebuilding has ramped up 22 percent since this time last year, and is at its highest level in nearly four years, according to data released recently by the U.S. Commerce Department.

Dec 5, 2012

Forecasters say homebuilders have reason for restrained joy

Cautious optimism was the general theme of the breakfast meeting at the Oregon Convention Center. Cautious as they may have been, however, a lot of people were smiling at overall positive news about the homebuilding industry.



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