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Five homes, one street of dreams
The annual Street of Dreams housing showcase will feature the U.S. debut project of a large international builder, and the first U.S. private residence designed by celebrated Japanese architect Kengo Kuma 鈥� and it could be yours.
Recovery still a slow process for homebuilders
The outlook for local homebuilders who weathered the storm during the recent downturn is more slow improvement.
Homebuilders support proposed construction tax extension
The Home Builders Association of Metropolitan Portland is "generally satisfied" with assurances that revenues from the excise tax would be used, at least in part, for concept planning in urban reserve areas.
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.
Homebuilders running out of lots
While the metro-area housing market appears poised to improve in 2013, at least one big problem looms on the horizon.
New residential sales up and down in January
New residential housing sales continued to roller coaster in January, dropping 0.9 percent to an annual rate of 321,000. According to the U.S. Census Bureau most recent report released Feb. […]
News
- $960,000 office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 10, 2026
- Two projects in historic districts in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 10, 2026
- 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
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
