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Port of Tacoma Highlights $10 Billion Economic Impact, Major Infrastructure Push in 2026 State of the Port
Annual video report showcases Maritime Center construction, Blair Waterway deepening plans, and workforce development milestones across Pierce County The Port of Tacoma has...
February CPI Shows Disinflation Losing Momentum as Energy Costs Surge
Wells Fargo economists warn that a developing Middle East conflict could push energy goods prices sharply higher in March, complicating the Federal Reserve’s...
Small Business Optimism Drops for Second Straight Month as Capex and Hiring Weaken
Sales and earnings gains offer a counterweight, but labor market softness and sticky inflation cloud the outlook for small firms nationwide Small business...
Savills Closes $1.1 Billion Acquisition of Eastdil Secured, Reshaping Global CRE Capital Markets
The London-based advisory firm adds one of America’s most storied real estate investment banks to its platform, giving Guggenheim and Temasek a nearly...
Downtown Seattle Hits 109,845 Residents and 317,000 Jobs as Urban Core Recovery Accelerates
The Downtown Seattle Association’s 2026 Economic Report and State of Downtown event show foot traffic, visitor counts, and public safety metrics improving across...
Abandoned 148-Unit Burnside Project Underscores Portland’s Worst Construction Drought in 15 Years
A developer’s decision to walk away from a five-story apartment complex on East Burnside Street reflects the financial headwinds stalling residential development citywide,...
CalPERS Deploys $3.95 Billion Across Eight Real Estate Partnerships in Latest Round of Commitments
The nation’s largest public pension fund reinforces its core-focused strategy with fresh capital targeting technology, industrial, multifamily and office assets. The California Public...
BRIDGE Housing Surpasses $92MM at First Close of Impact Fund I to Preserve West Coast Affordable Housing
The nonprofit developer’s inaugural equity fund draws six institutional investors and positions BRIDGE to acquire approximately 3,500 units across California, Oregon, and Washington....
Seattle Ends Single-Family Zoning Citywide With Landmark Middle Housing Ordinances
Ordinances 127375 and 127376 allow up to 6 units per residential lot, overhauling development standards across all Neighborhood Residential zones. Seattle has officially...
Existing Home Sales Post Modest February Rebound but Affordability Headwinds Persist
A pickup in single-family resales drove the monthly gain, though condo sales contracted for a second straight month and mortgage application data signals...
U.S. Consumer Spending Held Firm in January Despite Headline Retail Dip
Underlying U.S. consumer spending started 2026 on steadier ground than a top-line retail sales decline suggests, though early February data point to a...
Seattle Ranks Fourth Nationally for Homebuyer Outflows as Pacific Northwest Migration Patterns Shift
Redfin’s Q4 2025 migration report reveals Seattle posted a net outflow of more than 19,000 home searchers, while Spokane emerged as a top-10...
