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Small Business Optimism Index Falls to 98.2 as Labor Quality Concerns Surge to 27%
Wells Fargo report shows hiring stable but sales and profits deteriorating through October American small businesses are confronting a mix of moderating inflation...
Seattle Life Sciences Market Faces Headwinds Despite Strong Research Foundation
Vacancy rates climb and leasing activity slows in the Pacific Northwest hub, reflecting broader industry challenges Seattle’s life sciences real estate market is...
Sonder Collapses as Marriott Deal Unravels, Leaving Hospitality Startup in Ruins
The once-promising tech-enabled accommodation provider will liquidate immediately after integration challenges with Marriott led to terminal financial distress Sonder Holdings Inc., the San...
Macerich Posts $87MM Loss as Pacific Northwest Properties Navigate Market Transitions
The REIT’s Oregon holdings show steady performance amid broader portfolio challenges, with Washington Square representing 7.4 percent of go-forward income The Macerich Company...
How Does Humanity Fit into an AI World?
By Hans Hansson, President of Starboard CRE Reflections from a Real Estate Convention and Beyond Introduction: An Unexpected Encounter in Nashville Last week...
Boeing’s Shadow: Pacific Northwest Manufacturing Navigates Between Legacy and Innovation in 2025
As the aerospace giant stumbles and tech grows, Washington and Oregon manufacturers face workforce disruption, changing trade patterns, and the question of what...
Puget Sound Retail Market Stabilizes as Investment Sales Rise 5.9% in Q3
CBRE reports negative absorption of 390,000 SQFT as leasing demand cools but spending keeps retailers afloat After several quarters of strong activity, the...
Seattle Condo Market Shows Price Decline Despite 10.6% Sales Increase
Median price falls 5.9 percent to $657,500 as transaction volume reaches 952 units in three months ending September Seattle’s condominium market is displaying...
U.S. Service Sector Shows Resilience With October ISM Index Rising to 52.4 Despite Price Pressures
Business activity and new orders rebound while employment remains weak and inflation concerns mount The American service sector demonstrated continued expansion in October,...
Kennedy Wilson Reports $21MM Loss as Pacific Northwest Portfolio Delivers Strong Performance Amid Strategic Repositioning
Real estate investment firm’s largest regional holding shows occupancy gains and revenue growth despite overall quarterly losses Kennedy Wilson Holdings reported a third-quarter...
Hudson Pacific’s Puget Sound Assets Hold Steady as Leasing Improves, Losses Persist
Hudson Pacific Properties’ third-quarter 2025 results showed continued financial strain for the West Coast-focused office landlord, but its Pacific Northwest assets—centered largely in...
Seattle Multifamily Market Posts $1.9B in Q3 Sales as Rents Reach $2,247 Per Unit
Investment activity surges 75 percent year-over-year while occupancy holds at 95.5 percent Seattle’s apartment market showed signs of continued strength through the third...
