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D.R. Horton Cuts Forecast as Affordability Bites Into Q2 Margins
America Builder’s $7.6 billion quarter showed disciplined execution, but Northwest closings tumbled 19 percent and gross margins compressed under the weight of elevated...
In-N-Out Opens Second Washington Restaurant in Vancouver, Targeting Portland Metro Demand
The Snyder family’s privately held burger chain plants its flag in Clark County eight months after debuting in Ridgefield, signaling a deliberate fill-in...
Pacific Coast Migration Reversal: Oregon Surges as California Loses Residents
Oregon jumps to #1 for inbound moves while California records 58 percent outbound migration, marking a dramatic shift in West Coast population patterns...
Washington State Holds Steady in Weakening Labor Market: 4.6% Unemployment Reflects Measured Deterioration
Analysis: While manufacturing sector sheds jobs, Washington maintains relative strength compared to Pacific Northwest neighbors despite rising joblessness Washington state’s labor market showed...
Oregon’s Unemployment Crisis Deepens: State Ranks Among Nation’s Worst
Analysis: Persistent job market weakness places Oregon in bottom tier nationally as manufacturing sector continues to shed workers Oregon’s unemployment situation has deteriorated...
Lack of Middle Class Housing Drives West Coast Exodus As California, Oregon, and Washington Face Historic Migration Reversal
After decades of drawing Americans westward, the Pacific Coast states are experiencing a dramatic demographic shift that could reshape regional economies and political...
Hotel Conversions Reshape America’s Rental Market as Hospitality Struggles Mount
The American hotel industry’s post-pandemic malaise is creating an unexpected windfall for apartment developers. In 2024, more than 9,100 hotel rooms were transformed...
Barnes & Noble Bets on Downtown Seattle’s Revival With New Pike Street Store
The bookseller’s planned return to Seattle’s core signals growing confidence in the city’s retail recovery Barnes & Noble is bringing books back to...
Lennar’s Laura Escobar on Mortgage’s Perfect Storm: Credit Reform, Climate Risk, and AI Disruption
Lennar Mortgage chief sees AI and alternative credit scoring as keys to expanding homeownership The mortgage industry is undergoing its most significant transformation...
Washington State Emerges as Major Space Industry Hub with 20% Job Growth Despite Blue Origin Setback
Washington’s space sector adds 1,300 jobs this year, outpacing national trends as state challenges traditional aerospace powerhouses Washington State’s space industry is experiencing...
West Coast Construction Faces Labor Crunch as Washington Posts Nation’s Steepest Job Losses
California gains jobs monthly while facing annual decline; Washington posts steepest year-over-year losses; Oregon data suggests regional challenges Construction employment across the West...
The Battle for Sustainability Data: How Measurabl Is Positioning to Fill the Energy Star Void
As the Trump administration signals potential dismantling of the Energy Star program, one company is preparing to step into what could become a...
