Finance
Fed Holds Rates Steady in July, But Dissent Signals Growing Division Over Policy Path
The Federal Reserve opted to maintain interest rates in July, marking the fifth consecutive meeting with no change to the federal funds rate,...
Oregon Governor Signs ‘Middle Housing’ Bills, Unlocking New Opportunities for Developers
State legislation streamlines construction processes and creates new funding mechanisms to address housing shortage Oregon’s real estate development sector is entering a new...
King County, UW Medicine Announce Mortenson and Perkins & Will as Design-Build Team for $1.74B Expansion of Harborview Medical Center
King County and UW Medicine ushered in the next major phase of its long-planned campus expansion for Harborview Medical Center, with the announcement...
Investor Activity Intensifies in Seattle Multifamily Market Amid Supply Slowdown
Seattle’s multifamily housing sector continued to show resilience in Q2 2025, marked by steady vacancy, increased rent levels and robust leasing activity. According...
Labor Market Holds Steady in June Despite Dip in Job Openings and Sluggish Hiring
The U.S. labor market continued to display signs of equilibrium in June, even as job openings declined and hiring slowed further, according to...
Essex Property Trust Delivers Strong Q2 Results, Signaling Resilient West Coast Multifamily Market
REIT beats guidance, raises full-year outlook as regional fundamentals show surprising strength despite supply pressures Essex Property Trust delivered a standout second quarter,...
Tariffs Begin Showing Impact on U.S. Inflation Data as Markets React to Rising Trade Tensions
Economic data is starting to reflect the inflationary pressure from tariffs as President Trump pushes for higher duties on European Union imports, sparking...
Legal and Business Considerations for C-PACE Lenders During Origination and Entry Into the ABS Secondary Markets
By Diana Ovsepian With the rapid expansion of Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (CPACE) financing into mainstream commercial real estate transactions, industry stakeholders...
Report: Seattle Hotel Market Recovery Slows, but Revenue Surpasses Pre-Pandemic Levels
The Seattle hotel market continues its post-pandemic recovery, although growth is showing signs of moderation. According to the latest market report by Kidder...
Kilroy Realty Reports Strong, 39% Net Income Increase in Q2 Performance Despite Office Market Headwinds
REIT raises full-year guidance as leasing momentum accelerates and strategic asset sales provide capital flexibility Kilroy Realty Corporation delivered robust second-quarter results that...
300-Unit Serrano Apartments in Spokane Listed for Sale
The 300-unit Serrano Apartments community at 121 E Wedgewood Ave. in Spokane has been listed for sale. The multifamily property spans 255,172 square...
91-Unit Mixed-Use Property in Seattle’s First Hill Neighborhood Brought to Market
A 91-unit multifamily property with ground-floor commercial space, located at 1102–1110 8th Ave. in Seattle’s First Hill neighborhood, has been listed for sale....
