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Portland’s suspension of fees spurs mixed-use development
The city's moratorium on system development charges is motivating developers such as Joe Westerman, who is proposing to construct a multistory mixed-use building with 158 apartments on Northeast Sandy Boulevard.
Mortgage rates inch higher but remain near 2025 low
U.S. mortgage rates rose for the third consecutive week recently. The 30-year rate sits at 6.26 percent as easing Treasury yields and Fed policy shape the outlook.
Single-family market shifts as sellers lose bargaining power
Home sellers face tougher negotiations as rising inventory and high mortgage rates give buyers more leverage in the U.S.
Mortgage rates hit 10-month low, helping prospective buyers
The average rate for a 30-year U.S. mortgage has dipped, giving a sorely needed boost in purchasing power that could help inject life into a聽stagnant housing market.
Investors increasing their ownership of U.S. homes
While high mortgage rates and prices have pushed traditional buyers out of the housing market, investors have taken advantage, a new report shows.
U.S. home sales fall in April as mortgage rates stay high
Sales of previously occupied homes in April dipped to the slowest pace since 2009, as high prices kept many buyers on the sidelines during peak season.
Hot housing market frees up cash for home improvements
The red-hot U.S. housing market is paying off for many homeowners, even those who aren't looking to sell their home.
Economists: smaller housing needed for new generation
A shortage of skilled labor is continuing to hamper builders during the current economic expansion, according to panelists at a recent event.
US home construction rose 1.5 percent in October
The number of homes being built in the U.S. increased by a slight 1.5 percent in October, but in a troubling sign, groundbreakings for single-family houses became less common.
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
