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Washington State Job Market Holds Steady Despite National Headwinds
State avoids major unemployment shifts as federal data disruption clouds economic picture Washington state’s labor market navigated September without significant turbulence, maintaining an...
The Missing Middle’s Moment: How Single-Stair Buildings Could Reshape Urban Development
For decades, American cities have been trapped in a housing binary: single-family homes sprawling across suburban lots, or hulking apartment complexes requiring acres...
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...
Anthropic Invests $50 billion in American AI Infrastructure
Today, we are announcing a $50 billion investment in American computing infrastructure, building data centers with Fluidstack in Texas and New York, with more sites...
Macerich Posts $87MM Loss as Pacific Northwest Properties Navigate Market Transitions
The REIT’s Oregon holdings show steady performance amid broader portfolio challenges, with Washington Square representing 7.4 percent of go-forward income The Macerich Company...
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...
