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US Public Pension Funds Deploy Over $4.7 Billion in Real Estate and Infrastructure Commitments
CalSTRS leads a wave of capital deployment as major retirement systems target industrial, multifamily, and value-add strategies heading into 2026. A string of...
Portland Affordable Housing Construction Jumps 153% Over Five Years
Oregon metro delivers 6,420 income-restricted units as affordable apartments reach 20 percent of new development Portland completed 6,420 affordable apartments between 2020 and...
Seattle Leads Nation in Affordable Housing Construction with 14,290 Units Delivered
Washington metro tops U.S. markets as affordable apartments reach 24 percent of all new development over five years Seattle emerged as the nation’s...
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...
PwC + ULI: AI Revival Lifts West Coast Real Estate from Its Post-Pandemic Slump
After years of dislocation and declining investor confidence, the West Coast’s real estate markets are finally showing signs of stabilization—and, in some cases,...
Pacific Northwest’s Data Center Sweet Spot: How Cheap Power Creates America’s Hidden Infrastructure Hub
Seattle and Portland emerge as cost-competitive alternatives while California struggles with power constraints The Pacific Northwest has quietly positioned itself as one of...
Seattle Construction Costs Rise 2.4% as Labor Market Shrinks 7% in Challenging Quarter
Seattle’s construction market experienced a measured 2.37 percent cost increase in the second quarter of 2025, positioning the Pacific Northwest hub near the...
Portland Defies National Construction Cost Surge With Minimal Increases
While construction costs soared across most major U.S. markets in the second quarter, Portland emerged as an unexpected bright spot, posting the nation’s...
Redfin Reports Homes Are Selling at the Slowest Summer Pace in a Decade
SEATTLE–The typical home that went under contract in July was on the market for 43 days. That’s up from 35 days a year...
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...
U.S. CRE Market Finds Its Footing in Early 2025 as Transaction Activity and Prices Stabilize
The U.S. commercial real estate (CRE) market began 2025 with renewed momentum, signaling signs of stabilization after a volatile couple of years. According...
