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The Northwest’s $700MM Dilemma: How Oregon and Washington Are Fighting the Bonneville Power Administration—and Each Other—for Control of Their Energy Future
New legislation promises billions in savings and cleaner power across the West—if regional tensions can be resolved When California Governor Gavin Newsom signed...
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...
Historic Housing Bill Advances to Senate Floor Despite Trump Budget Cuts
Bipartisan ROAD Act Faces Implementation Challenges as HUD Funding Under Fire In a rare display of congressional unity, the Senate Banking Committee unanimously...
DR Horton & Pulte Weather Volatile Demand with Record Incentives as Affordability Crisis Reshapes Market
Major homebuilders report mixed results as industry grapples with volatile demand and rising incentives The U.S. housing market continues to face significant headwinds...
Existing Home Sales Edge Up in May as Supply Increases and Rates Ease Slightly
Existing home sales in the United States posted a modest gain in May 2025, rising 0.8 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate...
Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” Reshapes Commercial Real Estate Landscape with Winners and Losers
Sweeping $4.5 trillion legislation creates a tax windfall for investors while gutting affordable housing programs and raising construction costs across multiple sectors The...
Build-to-Rent Housing Surge Reaches New Heights Across U.S.
The U.S. single-family rental (SFR) market is undergoing a major expansion, driven by evolving renter preferences and sustained housing demand. In 2024, the...
SteelWave Expands Portfolio in Puget Sound, Buys Portion of Corporate Campus East in Bellevue for $55.25MM
By Meghan Hall The Corporate Campus East complex in Bellevue is an eight multi-building office asset located just north of downtown, near the...
PropTech: Bractlet Uses Applied Science and Software to Tackle Building Efficiency
By Meghan Hall The construction and commercial real estate industries each consume vast amounts of energy and renewable resources, putting them at the...
