PORTLAND
U.S. Job Openings Rise to 7.67MM While Worker Confidence Slips
September JOLTS shows 1.01 openings-to-unemployed ratio as October quits fall to 1.8 percent The U.S. labor market is sending conflicting signals about its...
Intercontinental Real Estate Corporation and ScanlanKemperBard Acquire 86,600 SQFT Retail Center in Tigard, Ore., for $25MM
Boston, MA (Dec. 22, 2025) – Intercontinental Real Estate Corporation (“Intercontinental”), in partnership with ScanlanKemperBard Companies, LLC (“SKB”), has acquired Washington Square II...
November Inflation Data Raises Questions Amid Government Shutdown Disruptions: CPI Falls to 2.7%
Data collection issues follow longest government shutdown, casting doubt on sharp slowdown to multi-year lows The latest consumer price data presents an unusual...
U.S. Rental Market Faces Extended Slowdown as Supply Glut and Demand Weakness Converge
John Burns Research forecasts no recovery until late 2026, with operators focusing on cost control and selective investments The rental housing sector is...
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...
Consumer Spending Holds Steady Through October, But Warning Signs Emerge for Year-End
High-frequency data points to weakening momentum heading into year-end despite solid October performance American consumer spending demonstrated underlying resilience in October even as...
REALM Acquires Fully Leased 42,000 SQFT 300 Building in Portland’s Pearl District
Acquisition of 42,000-square-foot mixed-use “jewel box” asset aligns with REALM’s focus on cash-flowing, institutional-quality opportunities. PORTLAND, Ore., Dec. 18, 2025 — REALM, in...
Construction Labor Costs Rise 3.8% Despite Broader Economic Cooling
Employment Cost Index shows construction bucking trend of moderating wage growth in Q3 The construction industry is charting its own course in the...
Border Tensions Take a Toll on Washington State’s Tourism-Dependent Businesses
Sharp decline in Canadian visitors forces layoffs and reduced hours across hospitality and retail sectors near the border Washington State businesses that have...
Inflation Expected to Hold Near 3% Through Mid-2026 as Government Shutdown Disrupts October Data Collection
Wells Fargo projects two-month core CPI rise of 0.48 percent between September and November The October government shutdown has created an unusual gap...
Urban Renaissance Group Sells 150,000 SQFT Morgan Building in Portland for $6MM, Marking 78% Decline from 2008 Purchase Price
Historic 150,040-square-foot downtown Portland office property trades at steep discount as market vacancy reaches record levels Portland’s commercial real estate market is experiencing...
PacificWRO Leases 18,500 SQFT at Portland’s 5 MLK Building
Office furniture firm relocates to Central Eastside tower amid weak office demand As Portland’s office market adjusts to smaller footprints and cautious tenants,...
