U.S. Census Bureau
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...
Study Shows Pacific Northwest Housing Affordability Reaches Breaking Point
Seattle and Portland renters face mounting barriers as homeownership becomes increasingly elusive across the region The Pacific Northwest’s reputation as an accessible alternative...
Tariffs Begin Showing Impact on U.S. Inflation Data as Markets React to Rising Trade Tensions
Economic data is starting to reflect the inflationary pressure from tariffs as President Trump pushes for higher duties on European Union imports, sparking...
Remote Work Reaches Stable Plateau as Businesses Adapt to New Normal
A comprehensive new study of over 150,000 U.S. businesses reveals that work-from-home arrangements have stabilized at approximately one day per week for the...
New Home Sales See Strongest Gain in Six Months Despite Mounting Headwinds
New home sales in the United States surged in March 2025, posting their largest monthly increase since last September, according to the latest...
Migration Fuels Population Growth Surge in Washington and Oregon
Population growth across the United States surged to its highest rate since 2001, driven by a record increase in net international migration. As...
Oregon’s Population is Shrinking, Yet Most Counties Are Still Seeing Numbers Go Up
The recent population estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau shed light on evolving American migration trends, reflecting how the country is adjusting to...
Puget Sound’s Population Grew in 2023, Suburban Areas Outpacing Seattle Expansion
The Puget Sound region, an emblem of sustained growth and economic resilience in the Pacific Northwest, has marked another milestone as King County...
Lack of Affordable Housing Creates Growing Gap Between Communities and Healthcare
By Catherine Sweeney Affordable housing has been an issue across the United States for many years. However, COVID-19 has in recentlly shed a...
Essex Property Trust Reports Robust Recovery in West Coast Markets
By Catherine Sweeney As the multifamily sector continues to see improved market fundamentals, Essex Property Trust remains bullish for the future of its...
Three Washington Counties Make Top-20 List of U.S. Counties with Highest Opportunity Zone Investment Potential
By Meghan Hall After it was passed as part of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, the Investing in Opportunity Act...
Existing-Home Sales Slide 2.5 Percent in April
WASHINGTON (May 24, 2018) – After moving upward for two straight months, existing-home sales retreated in April on both a monthly and annualized...
