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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...
Commercial Real Estate Investors Turn Cautiously Optimistic as Capital Access Improves
The Fear and Greed Index hits 58 out of 100, signaling a slightly expanding market as investors report easier access to capital for...
Park Hotels to Shed 850-Room DoubleTree Hotel Seattle Airport in Strategic Portfolio Overhaul
REIT exits DoubleTree amid ground lease expiration, broader push to divest underperforming assets Park Hotels & Resorts is walking away from its 850-room...
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...
Voodoo Doughnut Bets on Bellevue as Portland Chain Expands Despite Retail Headwinds
The quirky doughnut brand is opening its 25th location in downtown Bellevue this weekend, doubling down on the Puget Sound market as regional...
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...
Single-Family Rental Market Poised for Growth Despite Current Headwinds, Industry Leaders Say
The single-family rental (SFR) and build-to-rent (BTR) markets are navigating a complex landscape of challenges and opportunities, with industry experts expressing cautious optimism...
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...
