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Developers balk at higher municipal fees
Some industry professionals say costs of system development charges in Portland are trending upward, and that the situation is starting to shape the face of their business.
Portland builder wary of booming apartment market
Creston Homes project manager David Mullens said that although the market for apartments is thriving, the company is being cautious. That kind of approach makes sense, brokers say, in light of the economic collapse in the last few years.
Multifamily market shows signs of improvement
Statistics released recently by the local real estate industry indicate Portland's apartment and condominium market may be the first sector in the metro area to turn around.
Ladd Tower sale an indicator of multifamily market
Last Friday, Oregonian reporter Jeff Manning wrote an interesting piece on the development firm Opus Northwest putting Ladd Tower, a 322-unit downtown apartment complex, on the market. When the apartment […]
Ladd Tower sale an indicator of multifamily market
Last Friday, Oregonian reporter Jeff Manning wrote an interesting piece on the development firm Opus Northwest putting Ladd Tower, a 322-unit downtown apartment complex, on the market. When the apartment […]
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
